Clinical Laboratory Scientist
San Mateo, California, Us
• Leadership and Adaptability: Pivoted from genomic sequencing to COVID-19 diagnostics within three months, training and leading a team of 20+ laboratory technicians to deliver critical testing services across San Diego County during the pandemic.• Product Development: Collaborated on design of MVP accessioning (data) solution, aligning lab ops and engineering teams to integrate sample database with Salesforce CRM and laboratory inventory management systems (StarLIMS and Veeva). Conducted requirements gathering, persona development, and system design proposals to deliver a user-friendly solution that enhanced operational efficiency.• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinated with lab operations, logistics, data analysts to ensure end-to-end solutions.Day to day tasks including, but not limited to:- Equipment management- NGS assay development - COVID assay development - SOP writing and updating- Onboarding and training of new lab assistants and clinical lab technicians for Helix assays and general lab duties.- Chemical Safety Officer: Hazardous Materials Transportation Certificate (DOT Certified 2018-2021)- Quartzy inventory management- Illumina reagent management- Microsoft Suite proficiency- Equipment calibration/PM- Started ergonomics/stretching program for lab personnel to minimize workplace injury- Promotion to CLT(II) MAR2021- Promotion to CLT (III) NOV2021