Llewelyn Sellers
Jefferson
Summary
Diligent Microbiologist with robust background in laboratory procedures and protocols. Experienced with conducting detailed experiments and maintaining laboratory equipment. Knowledge of laboratory safety standards and procedures, ensuring safe and efficient working environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Technician and Quality Control Associate
Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center
08.2019 - Current
- Provided support to the clinical and research activities stemming from the diagnostic workflow.
- Performed accessioning of samples and accurately record client data in the electronic Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
- Performed diagnostic serology with commercial kits such as BioChek and IDEXX.
- Performed microbial examinations of poultry samples to determine presence, numbers, and species of bacteria such as Salmonella, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus, and Campylobacter.
- Maintained, updated, and developed protocols to ensure clarity of laboratory and clinical research procedures and compliance with relevant rules and regulations.
- Hours per week: 40
Lab Technician
WTI, INC
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Worked independently in an ISO 17025:2005 accredited laboratory working on routine and R&D projects.
- Carried out sampling, testing, measuring, recording and analyzing of results as part of a scientific team to test for yeast/mold, and bacteria on various food matrices such as poultry, beef, and dry goods.
- Successfully maintained, cultivated, isolated, enumerated, and identified organisms such as Salmonella spp., Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes, Candida albicans, and Aspergillus niger.
- Familiar with Bacteriological Analytical Methods (BAM) and OAOAC: Official Methods of Analysis.
- Performed environmental air sampling and swabbing for monthly testing of facility.
- Maintained and operated standard laboratory equipment, for example, micropipettes, autoclave, pH meters, Tempo and Vidas.
- Maintained laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; preparing proper paperwork for placing orders supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
- Hours per week: 40
Research Professional I
The University of Georgia
10.2004 - 12.2017
- Performed general lab tasks utilizing sterile and aseptic techniques.
- Managed variety of daily maintenance and quality control tasks, including troubleshooting, calibration, and preparing solutions, reagents and bacterial cultures.
- Oversaw a Biosafety Level 3 facility and worked in a HEPA filtered environment.
- Disposed of hazardous chemicals and health hazards according to environmental safety procedures.
- Supervised, trained, and mentored 10+ young professionals in lab practices and protocols in accordance to Standard Operating Procedures.
- Performed full range of molecular techniques such a DNA/RNA extraction, transfection, Polymerase Chain Reaction, Western Blot, SDS-PAGE, DNA sequencing, and cell culture.
- Harvested tissues from animals for submission to histology and specimen collection.
- Kept precise records of budgets, experimental results, mice colony, and personnel files
- Managed overall laboratory functions and promote safety.
- Ordered laboratory equipment and supplies.
- Hours per week: 40
Education
Bachelor's degree - Microbiology
University of Georgia
Athens, GA08-2004
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Specimen processing
- Attention to detail
- Documentation management
- Microbiology techniques
- Sample preparation and analysis
Timeline
Lab Technician and Quality Control Associate
Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center
08.2019 - Current
Lab Technician
WTI, INC
01.2018 - 08.2019
Research Professional I
The University of Georgia
10.2004 - 12.2017
Bachelor's degree - Microbiology
University of Georgia