robert szkotak

lab technician

About

I am a research technician with over five years of laboratory experience and problem solving. I have a wide array of skills in both the clinical and academic environments. However, what sets me apart from other candidates is my ability to pick up new skills quickly. In my previous and current positions, I utilize this skill to get up to speed quickly, as well as be able to teach others as necessary. I have held several positions over the course of my career, and I have learned a lot from each of them. What I have discovered about myself is that a variety of intellectual challenges and enthusiasm for the science are fundamental for me to be engaged in my work. To that end, I am keen on working in research and development where I can utilize the research skills I developed in graduate school. I am eager to get back into research and development over production to fulfill my desire to be engaged and challenged.

Country

united states

City

seattle

Industry

biotechnology

Skill

experimental design, elisa, pcr, gel electrophoresis, dna extraction, rna isolation, western blotting, microarray analysis, protein electrophoresis, primer design, immunochemistry, bacterial cell culture, microscopy, windows, microsoft excel, powerpoint, outlook, customer service, microsoft word, scientific writing, troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, pipetting, microplate reader, microsoft access, visual basic for applications

Experience

medical technologist

laboratory alliance of central new york, llc

2011-10 - 2012-11 · 1 yr 2 mos

I performed patient sample testing using automated and non-automated methods in chemistry and hematology. In addition, I also performed mechanical, calibration, and QC troubleshooting on analyzers. Skills utilized include immunochemistry, flow cytometry, light microscopy, cell identification, automated HPLC. I left this position to relocate to the Seattle area.

lab technician

meridian valley laboratory

2013-4 - 2015-1 · 1 yr 10 mos

I perform ELISA testing on samples, assay development and troubleshooting, instrument upkeep and maintenance, and all aspects of maintaining quality control. I also have taken on some basic Excel and SQL programming.