Elizabeth Tobias
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Experience
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Central Testing Laboratory Ltd.
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Canada
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Farming
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1 - 100 Employee
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Microbiology Supervisor
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Oct 2007 - Present
-Coordinate laboratory activities, set priorities and guide laboratory technicians in performing microbiological analyses in water, food and agricultural products to meet the required turnaround time. -Perform quality controls, maintain records and prepare necessary reports to satisfy quality standards set by Standards Council of Canada.-Review and investigate abnormal results, and perform preventive and corrective actions to maintain highest accuracy of test results.-Perform maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration of laboratory instruments, apparatus and testing devices. -Perform microbiology procedures.-Performed inventory to ensure adequate supplies and reagents.-Prepared media and solutions.-Entered results thru Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) software.-Cleaned and disinfected working areas before and after analysis. Show less
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Chemistry Technician
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2007 - 2009
-Prepared, ground and weighed samples for different laboratory analyses. -Utilized ANKOM Technology to quantify fats and different kinds of fibers such as neutral detergent fibers (NDF), acid detergent fibers (ADF) and crude fibers.-Performed the following tests: nitrate analysis, determination if falling number, particle size determination, quantitative ergot, moisture content and ash content.-Performed pipette verification and scale weight traceability.-Performed daily quality controls.-Entered results thru LIMS software.-Cleaned and disinfected working areas, glassware, and material used. Show less
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Medical Technologist II/Head of Clinical Chemistry Department
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1994 - 2007
-Coordinated activities within the laboratory including staff scheduling and equipment maintenance.-Maintained and kept records of all work completed within the facility.-Supervised junior staff and medical technology interns.-Conducted internal and external quality control programs.
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Senior Medical Laboratory Technician
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1989 - 1994
-Conducted medical laboratory tests and analyses to assist in diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases.-Supervised and trained junior laboratory technicians ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures and safety regulations. -Assisted the laboratory manager to develop new procedures or regulations for the laboratory.
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Laboratory Technician
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1988 - 1989
-Received, labelled, sorted and transported specimen into different sections of hospital laboratory.-Conducted chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood and urine, using microscope or automatic analyzer and entered results into the computer.-Conducted blood tests for transfusion purposes and performed blood counts.
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Education
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Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
Clinical Chemistry Refresher Course -
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
Histology Refresher Course -
De Ocampo Memorial College, Sta. Mesa, Manila
Bachelor’s Degree, Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology