Nicholas Yarrow
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Skilled Laboratory Technologist trained in analytical techniques to support clinical laboratory procedures. Efficiently coordinates materials and equipment to meet laboratory demands. Passionate to apply skills in molecular and microbiological techniques to clinical settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Processing Technician
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood
08.2023 - Current
- Washed production lines and storage containers to maintain clean and efficient work areas.
- Loaded specified amounts of refined and unrefined blood products into equipment or containers for further processing or storage.
- Increased throughput by implementing lean manufacturing techniques within processing department.
- Performed environmental maintenance duties and assisted in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing areas and equipment storage.
- Kept operations in compliance with company, safety and legal requirements.
- Decontaminated and sterilized instruments, medical supplies and equipment.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Laboratory Technician
Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Collected and performed analytical testing on in-process product.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Specimen Reception and Processing
Pizza Capers Deagon
Pizza Capers Deagon
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Experience in hospitality, Customer service experience, Point of Sale Experience, Food preparation, Safe food handling, Delivery experience
Customer Service
Books Etc.
01.2021
- Self Directed Work, High foot-traffic Customer Service, Stocking Store, Banking and Record Handling
Detailer and Cleaning Services
JDA Cleaning Company
01.2020
- Detailing, Sanitisation, Carpet cleaning, Hard surface treatment
Cafe
Master Tom's
01.2019
- Table waiting, Fast service, Working the floor, Dish to table service
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD11.2022
Skills
- Immunohaematology Procedures
- Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
- Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
- Sample Testing
- Cellular Staining
- Medical Terminology
- Histology preparation
- Technologist in Molecular Biology
- Biohazard Disposal
- Results Analysis
Accomplishments
- 2016: Graduated Secondary Education at St Patrick's College Shorncliffe
- 2015: Member of the St Patrick's Chemical Titration Team
- 2013: Achieved 1st Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo
Volunteer Placements
- St Patrick's College Paddies Van, 2013, Worked among other students and teacher to prepare and serve breakfast to the homeless. Job tasks included setting up the kitchen, allocating cutlery and plates, cooking food and cleaning up the area afterwards.
- CARP (Cancer and Aging Research Program) @ Translational Research Institute, 2018, Worked in the field of research amongst PhD. Acted as laboratory technician assisting in the research of my peers. My duties included but was not limited cell culture, western blotting, spectrophotometric analysis and statistical analysis of raw data.
References
- Louise Saro, Manager, Sullivan Nicolaides | Molecular Pathology, 0456780721 (please call after 1:00pm if possible)
- Jordan Pfeffer, Manager, Pizza Capers Deagon, 0431 478 924
- Katee Anderson, Manager, Books Etc., 0411 121 473
Timeline
Processing Technician
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood
08.2023 - Current
Laboratory Technician
Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology
08.2021 - 09.2022
Customer Service
Books Etc.
01.2021
Detailer and Cleaning Services
JDA Cleaning Company
01.2020
Cafe
Master Tom's
01.2019
Pizza Capers Deagon
Pizza Capers Deagon
01.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
Queensland University of Technology
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