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Cleveland, Oh, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

Danville, Pa., Us

Danville, Pa., Us

1. Provides support for testing personnel by performing processing and basic technical functions within the specific lab section. 2. Performs preanalytical non-waived testing activities in preparation for analysis by testing staff as required. 3. Performs and reports waived testing as required. 4. Handles specimens/blood components properly. Identifies suitability and acceptability, initiating recollection process as appropriate. 5. Processes specimens according to prescribed procedure. Follows accessioning and/or resulting procedures as appropriate. 6. Recognizes discrepancies on patient orders/blood invoices. Resolves and reports problems and solutions as appropriate. Works with Client Services to verify physician orders when test requests are unclear. 7. Performs or maintains computer logs, quality control, disinfection procedures, and departmental assigned duties.8. Manages phone inquiries and provides information regarding specimen collection, transport, and patient results as appropriate. 9. Navigates and accesses multiple computer applications (including laboratory and hospital computer systems and the internet) as needed for job functionality. 10.Maintains equipment, participates in established preventative maintenance programs, and alerts supervisor of equipment problems. 11. Assists in proper handling, storage, and maintenance of supplies, notifies supervisor when inventory is low. 12. Prepares reagents as required. 13. Assists in the training and orientation of new employees. 14. Participates in educational activities to maintain current knowledge in the field. 15. Successful completion of initial and subsequent competency exams required. 16. Knows and abides by GHS and GML policies and procedures including compliance policies. 17. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Global clinical immunology lab with Sanofi Pasteur • Responsible for routine clinical testing of assays in support of vaccine development • Participated in functional assay maintenance and routine assay support including critical reagent qualification • Assisted with the development of supportive methods • Tasked with Maintaining laboratory, equipment, and associated quality control documents

• Conducted genetic transformation of soybeans, for discovery research, gene testing and/or product development• Ensured that transformation processes were conducted in accordance with all regulatory and compliance guidelines • Improved protocols and processes to enable quality and quantity improvements in the production process

Edison, Nj, Us

• Used aseptic technique with a pour plate method and the operations that go along with it, including sample receipt and storage of donated human tissue for testing microbiological testing • Worked closely with my supervisors with correcting deviations from our operating procedure including control failures, shipping issues, sampling errors, clerical errors and process errors. • Received training on environmental on and off test procedures and Growth Promotions as well as environmental monitoring, cleaning of bacterial safety cabinets, and bacterial preparation for DNA Analysis using PCR• Responsible for monthly thermometer checks and creating the aliquots for our controls

Edison, Nj, Us

• Worked closely with both Laboratory staff and Quality technicians to ensure that the environmental monitoring test for the tissues are correctly tested, using the LIMS computer system to enter their data and samples for their testing• I also worked on the validation of their new LIMS system, which requires the creation of both workflows and reports. • Ensured successful shipment and transfers of samples, collaborating with both locations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey

Master Of Science - Ms, Microbiology And Cell Science

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician

Master’S Degree, Did Not Complete Program, Biotechnology, Concentration In Regulatory Affairs

Bachelor’S Degree, Biotechnology

Master'S Degree, Did Not Complete Program, Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering