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Matthew Schmarr

HAMLYN TERRACE

Summary

Adept Laboratory Technician with a proven track record at Heidelberg Materials, excelling in specimen processing and lab result interpretation. Mastered laboratory safety protocols and regulatory compliance, enhancing team performance and ensuring successful audits. Skilled in providing technical support and resolving customer complaints, showcasing exceptional time management and adaptability.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Laboratory Technician

Heidelberg Materials
Carrington
03.2004 - Current
  • Used time management and adaptability skills to prioritize and run multiple tests.
  • Completed lab tests and communicated results to supervising staff.
  • Resolved customer complaints relating to laboratory services in a timely manner.
  • Supervised cleaning and maintenance of laboratory equipment to prevent errors and breakdowns.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards, contributing to successful laboratory audits.
  • Handled administrative tasks for laboratory staff and overall operations.
  • Processed specimens following established protocols while adhering to strict safety standards.
  • Provided technical support and training to new laboratory personnel and interns, enhancing team skills and performance.
  • Interpreted test results and determined need for retesting.
  • Participated in regular meetings with staff members to discuss progress on research initiatives.
  • Prepared samples and reagents for testing according to established protocols, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Maintained laboratory equipment by performing calibration checks and troubleshooting any malfunctions.
  • Documented and reported test results accurately, maintaining detailed records in compliance with laboratory protocols.
  • Participated in extra training and courses to refine and improve upon industry knowledge.

Spray Painter

D and G Smash repairs
Woy Woy
01.1996 - 02.2004
  • Selected, mixed and applied surface coatings to match and restore interior or exterior surfaces.
  • Practiced good safety habits and maintained clean and safe work environment.
  • Prepared paint for application according to factory specifications.
  • Sprayed prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primers and finish coatings.
  • Matched paints to vehicle color specifications or original manufacturer colors.
  • Inspected finished product for quality assurance purposes.
  • Mixed paint according to specific instructions and used spray guns for application.
  • Used tools such as needle guns, surface grinders and wire wheels to prepare painted and unpainted surfaces for coats of paint.

Education

Apprenticeship

Wetherill Park TAFE
Wetherill Park, NSW
12-1994

Fairfield High School
Fairfield, NSW
12-1990

No Degree - Certificate 4 Laboratory

Newcastle TAFE
Tighes Hill

Skills

  • Concrete testing and analysis
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Laboratory documentation
  • Sample preparation
  • Specimen processing
  • Specimen preparation
  • Equipment calibration
  • Laboratory safety protocols
  • Lab equipment processes
  • Laboratory equipment management
  • Laboratory safety
  • Safety compliance
  • Laboratory instrumentation
  • Regulatory compliance

Certification

  • Tradesman Spray Painter
  • NATA signatory

Timeline

Laboratory Technician

Heidelberg Materials
03.2004 - Current

Spray Painter

D and G Smash repairs
01.1996 - 02.2004

No Degree - Certificate 4 Laboratory

Newcastle TAFE

Apprenticeship

Wetherill Park TAFE

Fairfield High School

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