Sherry Slitts

Experience

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  ATS Labs

  Jan 2010 - Apr 2011

  Responsible for sterilization and preparation of microbiology testing supplies, such as glassware, test tubes, and disposal and sterilization of bio-hazardous waste.Set up virology tests, involving use of aseptic technique and working in a biological safety cabinet. Observe microbiology and virology lab testing in accordance with GLP and SOPs. Learn about the techniques, skills, and knowledge vital to careers in the biological sciences.Learn about organisms, test procedures, and testing materials used in microbiology and virology labs.

  • Lab Assistant

    Apr 2010 - Apr 2011

  • Intern

    Jan 2010 - Apr 2010
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  Apex Life Sciences; formerly known as Lab Support

  Jul 2011 - Sept 2012

  QA Microbiology Lab Technician (Agropur)

  Work proficiently with processes and guidelines of SOP's, GMP, GLP, HAACP, and SQF.Responsible for aseptic plating of ESL milk products and pH testing, as well as media preparation.Assist and support full time lab technician on duty in reading plates, testing products, and entering data.

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  Agropur inc., Division Natrel-USA

  Sept 2012 - Sept 2014

  QA Microbiology Lab Technician

  Responsible for physical and microbial testing of HTST milk products, including open-air plating, analysis of fat and solids, titration to determine vitamin levels and acidity, as well as pre-operational swabbing and inspection of machinery.Additional duties include calibration of lab equipment, analysis of ESL, raw, and aseptic milk products, product standardization, media preparation and sterilization, conformational testing of microbial growth, environmental swabbing, allergen testing, review of charts for tank temperature and sterilization, and training new lab technicians. Show less

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  Amniotic Therapies (Test Valley Research)

  Feb 2015 - Nov 2016

  Managing Lab Technician

  Produce amniotic allografts and cosmetic ingredient from recovered amniotic tissue using a variety of techniques.Assay products for growth factors and cytokines of interest using ELISA.Perform and coordinate environmental monitoring, sterility testing, and process validations. Author, review, and revise documents. Work with contract laboratories, auditors, and consultants to improve procedures and ensure compliance with FDA Good Tissue Practices.Oversee and coordinate laboratory operations including tissue donation processes, laboratory organization and sanitation, and research activities. Engage in research relating to mesenchymal stem cells: perform cell culture and flow cytometry for counting cell populations and characterizing cells. Show less

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  Accuratus Lab Services

  Dec 2016 - Aug 2017

  Laboratory Technician

  Responsible for growth, maintenance, and cryopreservation of several cell lines used in viral efficacy testing.Produce growth medium for cells and viral testing.Grow and titrate viruses for use in efficacy testing.

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  Freelancer- Self employed

  Feb 2018 - Dec 2023

  SEO Content Specialist

  Produce scientific online content to educate readers on botany, biology, and health.Drive web traffic by combining reviews of scientific research with search engine optimized language.Revise, expand, and update evergreen content.Create website copy, product descriptions, and blogs utilizing SEO best practices.

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  Instacart

  Apr 2018 - Apr 2019

  Site Manager

  Supervise and lead the Minneapolis and St. Louis Park in-store shoppers who work to fulfill on-demand grocery ordersCoach shopper metrics and goals and mentor Shift Leads in the region (MN, ND, MI)Work with the operations management team to develop pilot programs and complete other special projectsCultivate a successful partnership with Supervalu store managementActualize company values in everyday operations and harbor a positive team oriented work environmentPerform area scheduling and hiring, and serve as the direct report for all Minneapolis area shoppers over multiple stores Show less

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  Plain Jane Hemp

  Apr 2020 - Oct 2020

  Sales Manager
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  Hortitech Greenhouse

  Oct 2020 - Feb 2021

  SEO Marketing and E-Commerce Management
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  Webformix

  Mar 2021 - Oct 2021

  Marketing Specialist
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  Juniper Analytics LLC

  Oct 2021 - Oct 2023

  Laboratory Analyst

  Sample preparation and analysis via GCMS and HPLC for terpenes, residual solvents, pesticides, and compound potency.