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Skills

  • Sample collection techniques
  • Process improvement
  • Research and documentation
  • Cytology review process improvement
  • Team management
  • Cross-department collaboration
  • Bacterial growth assays
  • Project organization
  • Customer service
  • Planning and coordination

Work Experiences

  • Followed all laboratory procedures and ensured that regulations were followed.
  • Monitored and observed experiments to assess progress, compile data, and record findings.
  • Was in charge of monitoring and observing experiments, as well as recording data for the evaluation of research personnel.
  • Was in charge of the inventory and supply ordering for the department.
  • Performed EKGs, chemistry analyses, urinalysis, and hematology for a variety of patients on a daily basis.
  • Was in charge of the initiative department's operations and trained nurses in point-of-care testing procedures.
  • Cultured, isolated, and identified microorganisms in biological samples to aid in diagnostic efforts.
  • Cleaned, maintained, and calibrated laboratory and field equipment to ensure continuous accuracy and functionality.
  • Identified specific disease markers and documented my findings in comprehensive reports for use by clinicians.
  • Ensured that all laboratory equipment was clean and in working order.

Summaries

  • Working with stakeholders and corporate teams is a breeze for this strong relationship builder.
  • Analytical Biological Technician capable of leading and supervising research.
  • Extensive Laboratory Assistant, Microbiology and Cytology experience with techniques such as gram stains, osmometry, and coagulation tests.
  • With hands-on experience, eager to learn new skills and advance knowledge.
  • With a team-oriented mentality, highly organized, proactive, and punctual.
  • Client relations in method settings and stakeholder engagement in team leadership settings.
  • Proficient in promoting initiative by leveraging quality assurance and stakeholder engagement knowledge.
  • Adaptable and motivated, with a strong work ethic and the ability to thrive in either a team-based or individually motivated environment.
  • Maintains thorough and detailed laboratory notebooks.
  • Procedure and standard have a proven track record.

Accomplishments

  • Streamlined cytology slide preparation protocols, leading to a 41% faster workflow without compromising the accuracy of diagnostic outcomes.
  • Participated in external quality assurance assessments, achieving consistent high-performance ratings and contributing to laboratory accreditation renewal.
  • Observed and recorded microbial growth patterns in a high-throughput lab environment, enabling early diagnostics for infections and improving treatment response times.
  • Conducted gram-staining, acid-fast staining, and differential staining procedures for identifying bacterial species, resulting in 13 accurate diagnoses.
  • Reduced sample rejection and testing delays by implementing a barcoding system for category at Chicago, improving traceability and accountability.
  • Presented monthly lab efficiency reports to management, showcasing process improvements that resulted in more efficient benchwork and overall 19% reduction in sample backlog.
  • Assisted in the development and validation of molecular techniques such as PCR, reducing false-negative results by 62% and improving test reliability.
  • Trained 4 new staff in safe microbiological handling and laboratory best practices, resulting in a significant reduction in process errors and compliance issues.
  • Analyzed environmental samples to detect microbial contamination, supporting the development of cleanroom standards and keeping infection risks to a minimum.
  • Led 16-person team in calibrating and maintaining high-sensitivity microscopy equipment, improving overall image resolution and diagnostic accuracy.

Affiliations

  • Affiliated Member, American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Microbiology
  • Participant, Society for Applied Microbiology (SfAM) clinical investigations
  • Certified Specialist, International Organization for Standardization ISO 15189 Audits
  • Contributor, American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB) webinars on cytology
  • Member, World Society for Cytopathology (WSC)
  • Participant, Clinical Cytopathology Improvement Programs
  • Volunteer Researcher, American Cancer Society tissue analysis project
  • Registered Member, National Society for Histotechnology (NSH)
  • Affiliated Member, Cytotechnology Programs Review Committee (CPRC)
  • Affiliated Member, Microbial Culture Specimen Handling Forums

Certifications

  • IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations Certification, 2018
  • Certified Laboratory Microbiology Technician (CLMT)
  • CLSi Standards Implementation Certification
  • Certification in PCR Diagnostics - 2022 Summit Group
  • Certified Laboratory Environmental Control Specialist
  • American Academy of Financial Management (AAFM)
  • OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Certification
  • SAP Certified Application Associate
  • ISTH Certification in Hemostasis and Thrombosis
  • American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) - Cytotechnologist (CT)

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