Laboratory Assistant Resume

Laboratory assistant is responsible for duties such as geochemical prospecting, core analyst, analyst, testing sand, shale and other earth materials to determine mineral content, physical and petroleum characteristics. They perform other routine chemical and physical tests of earth samples to determine presence of petroleum, mineral deposits and other hydrocarbon. Laboratory assistant performs other work such as technical and non-technical procedures and paperwork that is required to process specimens. They maintain, clean and set all the equipments for experiments. They do collection, classification and preservation of specimens. The candidate for this post should be familiar with computer knowledge because they also need to assign specific computer generated identification numbers and records. Laboratory assistant locates and pulls specimens from various departments as requested. He or she need be familiar with lab procedures and location of stored specimens. They carry out mathematical calculations and prepare reports and graphs. Completes experiment procedures such as testing seeds, plants and taking blood. They are responsible for Keeping laboratory plants and animals in conditions by feeding and watering.

Sample Laboratory Assistant Resume

Richard Anderson
1234, West 67 Street,
Carlisle, MA 01741,
(123)-456 7890.

Objective: Looking for the greatest opportunity to work as laboratory assistant for a reputed company.

Skills:

• Able to perform technical, non-technical and procedures and paperwork.
• Ability to maintain, clean and set up equipment for experiments.
• Able to keep lab procedures and location of stored specimens.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Proficient with computer literate such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Power point and Internet.
• Excellent ability to observe and tests plants and animals for diseases.
• Able to carry out mathematical calculations and prepare records and graphs.
• Responsible for other duties as assigned.

Computer skills: Proficient with

• MS Office
• Microsoft Excel
• Power Point
• Internet

Work Experience:

University of Calgary, Zoology Department
Laboratory Assistant

• Responsible for separating, identifying and sampling invertebrate organisms.
• Responsible for generating research for Zoology Department.
• Done other duties as assigned.

Education:
Bachelor of Science Degree in zoology

References: Available upon request.