Wendy Hopper
Gosnells,WA
Summary
Experienced Laboratory Technician with over 10 years of experience in multidisciplinary laboratories. With a reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Technician/ Biomedical Research - Experimental
University of Western Australia, Park
Shenton, WA
02.2017 - 04.2022
- Worked in a biological PC2/PC3 Laboratory Animal research facility. With experience in biosecurity and biological protocols.
- Performed daily health checks and monitoring of breeding and laboratory animals along with animal husbandry and routine laboratory maintenance.
- Maintained an Aquatic facility, focusing on system maintenance, water testing, and colony management. Along with collecting, preparing, and labeling samples for laboratory testing and research use with microscopic examination.
- Performed routine cleaning, stock takes, ordering, processing of a variety of orders, restocking of areas, and running a large autoclave under a variety of protocols.
- Data entry, ID management, reporting, auditing, and correspondence between researchers and coordinators.
- Completed a variety of tasks under WA quarantine laws, from husbandry to maintenance of animals under varied quarantine requirements.
- Monitored embryonic stages of development through microscopic examination of embryos, examining development in zebrafish and zooplankton. Performing additional takes such as manual hatching and counting. Reporting to researchers and senior staff.
- Followed and reviewed SOPs for performing routine tasks, making stock solutions for laboratory use, and sampling for specific samples.
- Worked as part of training and demonstrations in workshops and practical tasks. This also included training of staff and researchers in the aquatic facility.
- Work alongside researchers in training, and development with work towards research outcomes.
Laboratory Technician
Wood Recruitment
Subiaco, WA
06.2016 - 07.2018
- Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
- Set up surgical procedures and training workshops. (using human cadaveric materials)
- Cleaned, Sterilized, and stored surgical equipment
- Worked with Surgeons in medical procedures, and workshops
- Maintained documentation on samples used in the laboratory.
Multi-skilled Laboratory Technician
Vetpath Laboratory
Perth, WA
07.2016 - 01.2017
- Processed new samples, ensuring samples corresponded to the request forms.
- Processed routine microbiological specimens using aseptic techniques, including data entry, labeling, and processing.
- Process and report routine serology and cytology.
- Manually prepare and run hematology blood samples
- Maintained laboratory equipment and performed balance calibrations and routine maintenance.
- Make stock reagents for use in tests and staining following SOP.
- Perform routine sample staining techniques.
Andrologist
Andrologist, Hollywood Fertility Centre - GENEA
Nedlands, WA
10.2015 - 12.2015
- Performing Semen analysis and ART Preparations
- Data entry and reporting of patient results
- Continuing with my duties listed below as Laboratory Technician
Laboratory Technician
Hollywood Fertility Centre, GENEA
Nedlands, WA
10.2010 - 12.2015
- Maintaining and ordering laboratory consumables and media
- Maintain ordering database, ensuring records of intake
- Communicate with patients, intake samples, and complete paperwork
- Make laboratory reagents/and create reference controls
- Maintain laboratory equipment, organize external and perform internal QC and calibrations
- Maintain and control ISO documents and database
- Performing laboratory stock take, samples, and equipment
- Assisting and conducting internal audits
- Assisting with external and accreditation audits
- Communicate with patients and suppliers, in person or through email and telephone
- Data entry of patient results
- Maintain cleanliness of the laboratory and patient areas
- Work closely with other members of staff to ensure procedures are followed and work is performed efficiently
- Communicate with other departments, members of staff, and doctors to ensure that patients receive the best care.
Education
Diploma - Laboratory Technology
Vocational Training Services
South Perth Wa04.2009
High School Diploma -
Cecil Andrews Senior High School
Kelmscott, WA12.2005
Skills
- Complex problem solving
- Animal Training and maintenance
- Daily Logs and Laboratory maintenance
- Equipment maintenance
- Laboratory research
- Learning Strategies
- Housekeeping Requirements
- Disposing of Biohazardous Waste
- Research Project Requirements
- Microscopic Examination
- Systems Analysis
Accomplishments
Collaborative working with researchers for the development of protocols and process in the Zebrafish facility. Resulting in the following papers being written.
- A Comparison of Buffered Tricaine Methanesulfonate (MS-222) and Isoeugenol Anesthesia for Caudal Fin Clipping in Zebrafish (Danio rerio)
- A DNA methylation age predictor for zebrafish
- Effects of ovarian fluid on sperm traits and its implications for cryptic female choice in zebrafish
Timeline
Animal Technician/ Biomedical Research - Experimental
University of Western Australia, Park
02.2017 - 04.2022
Multi-skilled Laboratory Technician
Vetpath Laboratory
07.2016 - 01.2017
Laboratory Technician
Wood Recruitment
06.2016 - 07.2018
Andrologist
Andrologist, Hollywood Fertility Centre - GENEA
10.2015 - 12.2015
Laboratory Technician
Hollywood Fertility Centre, GENEA
10.2010 - 12.2015
Diploma - Laboratory Technology
Vocational Training Services
High School Diploma -
Cecil Andrews Senior High School
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