Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Research Experience
Certification
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Samantha Buhlig

Helena

Summary

Knowledgeable Laboratory Manager with first-rate skills in leadership, operational planning, and problem-solving. Decisive and disciplined professional with a quality-driven mindset. Looking to put expertise and experience to good use in a permanent role with a forward-thinking company.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lab Manager

Guardian Dermatology
Helena
12.2023 - Current
  • Managed daily laboratory operations and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
  • Oversaw inventory management and procurement of laboratory supplies and equipment.
  • Implemented quality control measures to maintain accurate testing procedures.
  • Developed standard operating procedures for laboratory processes and protocols.
  • Trained new team members on laboratory techniques and best practices.
  • Monitored equipment maintenance schedules to prevent operational downtime.
  • Supervised cleaning and maintenance of laboratory equipment to prevent errors and breakdowns.
  • Created training materials for new employees regarding proper usage of lab instruments and safety guidelines.
  • Maintained records of laboratory inventory, chemicals, hazardous waste disposal, and safety protocols.
  • Monitored the storage areas for proper labeling of chemicals and equipment according to safety standards.

Mohs Technician/Histotechnologist

Guardian Dermatology P.C
Helena
06.2023 - Current
  • Prepared and processed tissue samples for Mohs surgery procedures.
  • Maintained laboratory equipment, ensuring proper functionality and cleanliness.
  • Managed inventory of supplies, ordering materials as needed for operations.
  • Maintained sterile field while preparing specimens for histological processing.
  • Prepared slides, mounted tissue sections, and stained slides with hematoxylin and eosin stains.
  • Trained new staff members on proper laboratory techniques and protocols.
  • Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals involved in patient care such as nurses and physicians.

Stock Associate

Ross Dress for Less
Helena
06.2020 - Current
  • Carried out duties within fast-paced retail environment, providing organized stocking methods and plans.
  • Maintained neat, safe and orderly workspace to prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Assisted customers by locating items and loading heavy purchases in vehicles.
  • Communicated with customers to answer questions.

Support Associate

Macy's
Helena
04.2017 - 03.2020
  • Learning a variety of jobs including fulfillment, cashier, freight, markdowns, and signage in order to be an effective team member for the store.
  • Provided excellent customer service skills
  • Maintained a safe and clean work space

Deli Clerk

Super Target
Edmond
04.2015 - 04.2017
  • Sanitized and kept work areas tidy by cleaning surfaces, equipment and floors, removing trash and maintaining machinery.
  • Checked and recorded refrigerator and freezer temperatures to maintain food quality and freshness.
  • Maintained safe food handling practices to prevent germ spread.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology

Carroll College
Helena, MT
05.2023

Skills

  • Organizational Skills
  • Microsoft Office
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Customer Service
  • Reliable & Trustworthy
  • Good Work Ethic
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Problem Resolution
  • People Skills
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Inventory management
  • Standard operating procedures
  • Data documentation
  • Effective training
  • Biohazard management
  • Chemical handling
  • Lab safety protocols
  • Employee training

Affiliations

  • Helena College Deans List 2019
  • Kansas board of Regents award 2014

Research Experience

Quantum Dots Research Fall 2022

  • Synthesize a series of quantum dot samples with lambda max absorption values that span from 475 to 540 nm.

Photoinitiated Site Specific Drug Release Research Fall 2022: Presented at Student Undergraduate Research Festival for Carroll College 

  • This experiment was conducted to develop a system to release drugs site-specifically upon photoinitiation using micelles and calcium in a simplified model to begin experimentation.

Maize Microbiome Modeling Project (USDA Grant) Summer 2022: Presented at Student Undergraduate Research Festival for Carroll College

  • Predict bacterial metabolic and growth responses (individually and in community) to different nutrient sources.

Organic Chemistry Research Spring 2022

  • Studies towards the synthesis of 1,3-di(4-methyl)-1,3-dione sulfonium ylide

Cellular Mechanotransduction Research Spring 2022: Presented at Student Undergraduate Research Festival for Carroll College

  • Metabolic profile comparison of osteoarthritic and traumatically injured synovial joints

Certification

  • Experience with CLIA inspections. Recent inspection 8/14/2025

Timeline

Lab Manager

Guardian Dermatology
12.2023 - Current

Mohs Technician/Histotechnologist

Guardian Dermatology P.C
06.2023 - Current

Stock Associate

Ross Dress for Less
06.2020 - Current

Support Associate

Macy's
04.2017 - 03.2020

Deli Clerk

Super Target
04.2015 - 04.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology

Carroll College

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