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Courtney Williams

Southaven

Summary

Dedicated Senior Lab Assistant/Generalist with 3 years of comprehensive experience across analytical, environmental, and clinical settings. Proven expertise in supervising daily lab operations, training new staff (Lab Assistant and MLT), and performing complex testing procedures with precision and compliance. Proficient in quality control processes and data analysis, delivering precise insights for decision-making. Skilled in sample preparation and instrument calibration, supporting rigorous testing standards. Proven track record of enhancing quality assurance measures to optimize production workflows. Strong analytical capabilities are utilized to monitor and improve product quality.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Generalist

Fresenius Medical Care
05.2025 - Current
  • Support both the Chemistry and Environmental Lab departments (need based)
  • Environmental Lab Assistant:
  • Handle microbiological samples according to safety protocols, ensuring proper contamination prevention and sterile techniques
  • Operate and maintain the Tecan Freedom EVO for LAL sample preparation, automated sample processing, and reagent addition
  • Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and report malfunctions to supervisors
  • Conduct LAL (Limulus Amebocyte Lysate) assays to measure endotoxin levels in water, and medical devices following established protocols
  • Perform endotoxin testing on water samples, ensuring compliance with environmental safety standards.
  • Prepare and handle LAL lysate reagents and standard endotoxin solutions, ensuring accuracy and reliability of test results.
  • Calibrate and maintain endotoxin testing equipment, including TECAN and Pyrotec microplate readers.
  • Prepare endotoxin-free sample containers, manage sample dilution protocols, and process multiple sample batches using automated systems like Tecan liquid handling platforms.
  • Record and interpret endotoxin test results, ensuring proper data management and adherence to regulatory standards.
  • Implement quality control (QC) procedures, including the use of positive controls and endotoxin-free water for validation of each test run.
  • Perform colony count procedures on water samples, including using agar plates for microbiological analysis through incubation
  • Maintain a clean and organized work environment and comply with all safety procedures
  • Adhere to laboratory QA/QC protocols, ensuring results meet regulatory standards

Senior Chemistry Lab Assistant

Fresenius Medical Care
09.2024 - 05.2025
  • Performs all duties of Chemistry Lab Assistant in addition to:
  • Prepare testing environment and instrumentation (daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed, maintenance) by performing diagnostic testing and maintenance on Chemistry and Immunology Atellica instruments
  • Perform routine laboratory protocols; pipetting, measuring, and pouring of samples for testing
  • Train and mentor new lab personnel and interns on Atellica instrument maintenance, reagent/consumable handling, QC and calibration prep, SOPs and safety protocols.
  • Monitors department lab supplies, reagent, chemicals, equipment parts, consumable inventories, and other necessary lab supplies for testing
  • Maintain adequate supplies, reagents and inventory in the department
  • Assist in maintaining laboratory inventory and ordering supplies
  • Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor or other management representative.

Chemistry Lab Assistant

Fresenius Medical Care
11.2022 - 08.2024
  • Serve as the assistant to the medical technician preparing and testing patient samples
  • Prepare reagents under the guidance of a qualified Medical Lab Scientist (MLS)
  • Prepare testing environment and instrumentation (daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed, maintenance)
  • Perform routine laboratory protocols; pipetting, measuring, and pouring of samples for testing.
  • Monitors department lab supplies, reagent, chemicals, equipment parts, consumable inventories, and other necessary lab supplies for testing
  • Perform laboratory tasks of recording data
  • Load QA material as assigned
  • Provide feedback for process improvements
  • Resolve pending lists and finds missing samples, etc.
  • Maintain adequate supplies, reagents and inventory in the department
  • Assist in day to day pre- and post-analysis work
  • Refer day-to-day issues that may arise to the Senior Staff as necessary.
  • Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor or another management representative.

Shopper

Instacart
05.2021 - 12.2022
  • Shop for customers at a variety of grocery stores, maintaining effective communication and assistance with customers

Nursery

Mission First
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Cared for 1-2-year-old babies at the Early Learning Center

STEM Research Developer

SR1 (Scientific Research)
09.2020 - 08.2021
  • Worked as lead scientist for various projects
  • Developed formula for hand sanitizer and multipurpose surface cleaner
  • Researched agricultural method to develop farm in Forest, MS
  • Performed duties such as applying fertilizer to soil, transplanting, picking, cleaning, packing, and handling harvested crops.
  • Developed different agricultural methods to properly care for hydroponic plants
  • Researched and Developed agricultural methods to maintain efficiency for crop growth with the hydroponics system
  • Researched food science methods in order to properly harvest crops
  • Created and Facilitated lessons and activities for science club
  • Developed lessons that focused on the use scientific equipment such as microscope, scale, pH meter, etc

Peer Educator

SR1 C.O.O.L (Americorps)
03.2017 - 09.2020
  • Served as liaison for elementary students with additional team members
  • Cooperatively worked in groups of five to prepare lessons to students
  • Organized student and lesson files
  • Facilitated ACT Science & Reading Prep
  • Created science lesson plans using MS Curriculum
  • Used computer software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) to input student data
  • Science Lesson facilitation after school and Saturdays
  • Facilitated phone calls and emails to students’ parent/guardian regarding all updates
  • Research & Development on various science projects for students

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Belhaven University
05.2020

Skills

  • Microbiological testing
  • Tecan automation
  • Endotoxin assay
  • Quality control
  • Calibration procedures
  • Laboratory inventory management
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Data interpretation
  • Process improvement
  • Effective training
  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Communication skills
  • Inventory coordination
  • Documentation skills
  • Operations analysis
  • Goal setting
  • Multitasking and organization
  • MS office
  • Integrity and honesty
  • Strategic planning
  • Continuous improvement
  • Verbal and written communication

Affiliations

ACS Active Member/ Chemical Education – 08/2018 - 2021

Church Affiliations

A member of New Life of Memphis Church

Outreach Ministry

Cafe Ministry

Media Ministry

Timeline

Generalist

Fresenius Medical Care
05.2025 - Current

Senior Chemistry Lab Assistant

Fresenius Medical Care
09.2024 - 05.2025

Chemistry Lab Assistant

Fresenius Medical Care
11.2022 - 08.2024

Nursery

Mission First
01.2022 - 08.2022

Shopper

Instacart
05.2021 - 12.2022

STEM Research Developer

SR1 (Scientific Research)
09.2020 - 08.2021

Peer Educator

SR1 C.O.O.L (Americorps)
03.2017 - 09.2020

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Belhaven University

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