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Lourdes Fontecha

Dublin

Summary

Structured Laboratory Technician offering background in collecting, processing and analyzing various specimens. Familiar with medical terminology, laboratory protocols and testing procedures. Expertise in urinalysis and blood typing. Recognized for performing laboratory tests and procedures with attention to detail, optimum quality and expedience.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Laboratory Technician

Unilabs Madrid
Madrid
04.2021 - Current

Specialized in Flow Cytometry, Immunology and Phlebotomy

With experience in Emergency Laboratory.

  • Provided technical support, manteinance and calibration for the department´s equipment. Ensuring exact and precise results according to QC standards.
  • Organized, distributed and stored an average of 500 samples daily, by matching computer orders with specimen labeling.
  • Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins
  • Improved response time by 4 days within 1 month.

Private Academic Tutor

Freelance
Madrid
10.2019 - 10.2022

Supported 8 students with helpful study habits and exam strategies to achieve their academic goals.

  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
  • Identified learning needs and implemented fun and engaging learning activities to help students advance.
  • Designed engaging lessons, using art and visual aids to enhance learning process.
  • Increased grades of students to at least 80% through one-on-one tutoring sessions.

Au Pair

Freelance Childcare
Karlsruhe
08.2018 - 09.2019

Childminding a total of 5 children from 3 months to 7 years old.

  • Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments and issues.
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.

Volunteer Laboratory Assistant

National Institute Of Environmental Health Sciences
Madrid
06.2016 - 07.2016

Earned the learning/work opportunity by scoring in the top 5 of the Biology Olympics of Madrid 2016.

  • Obtained samples for testing following standard protocols.
  • Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.

Education

Advanced Certificate NFQ 6 - Clinical And Biomedical Laboratory

IES Las Musas
Madrid, Spain
06.2021

Skills

  • Attention To Detail
  • Specimen Labeling
  • Antibody Screening
  • Laboratory Procedures
  • Strong Communication
  • Analyze Body Fluids

Languages

Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
German
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

Laboratory Technician

Unilabs Madrid
04.2021 - Current

Private Academic Tutor

Freelance
10.2019 - 10.2022

Au Pair

Freelance Childcare
08.2018 - 09.2019

Volunteer Laboratory Assistant

National Institute Of Environmental Health Sciences
06.2016 - 07.2016

Advanced Certificate NFQ 6 - Clinical And Biomedical Laboratory

IES Las Musas
Lourdes Fontecha