Christopher Richert

Experience

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  Westlake

  Nov 1997 - Jan 2004

  Operation Process Specialist

  -Charter team member for Polyethylene Unit tasked with oversight and maintenance of the process flow for critical operational chemicals.-Ensure employee safety protocols -Draft work authorization permits--Track inbound and outbound product railcars

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  Quest Diagnostics

  Apr 2004 - Mar 2012

  • Senior Medical Technologist

    May 2007 - Mar 2012

  • Medical Technologist I – III

    Apr 2004 - Apr 2007
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  Quest Diagnostics

  Nov 2019 - now

  April 2012 – Oct, 2019 March, 2021 – Present - Lead Scientist for integral, revenue-generating business unit from 2016 to present.Experience with the following assay methodologies: -Sanger Sequencing-Chromosomal Micro Array Analysis-Restricted Fragment Length Polymorphism-Single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) genotype -DNA Extraction (Bead Based)Experience with the following laboratory equipment for performing assays:-Hamilton Liquid Handling Equipment on-site expert for all aspects of operation: diagnostics, error correction, and routine maintenance.-Tecan Evo Multi-functional Robotic Platform on-site expert for all aspects of operation: diagnostics, error correction, and routine maintenance.-Sarstedt Decapper / Recapper Laboratory Equipment on-site expert for all aspects of operation: diagnostics, error correction, and routine maintenance.-Sample/plate tracking through Illumina Inc. Laboratory Information Management System, (LIMS)-Conduct team meetings and roundtable discussions to drive efficiencies.-Onboarded newly hired Laboratory Technicians / Scientists-Drafted and updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)-Reviewed and approved robotic equipment and laboratory refrigeration and heating system maintenance sheets -Drafted corrective and preventative action reports-Expert level Antrim laboratory information systems accession tracking skills-Upgraded Oligonucleotide primers for PCR-Member, Quest First Responder Team, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certified Show less

  • Group Lead, Laboratory Scientist

    Apr 2012 - now

  • Laboratory Supervisor

    Nov 2019 - Feb 2021