Working with various patient specimens such as nasopharyngeal, blood, serum, oral, urine, vaginal, auxiliary, rectal, and HPVPerforming PCR extraction methodsManually process 300-500 nasopharyngeal samples daily across two different assay kitsManaged workflow working individually and in a teamAssisted in machine validation by communicating between field tech engineers and lab consultantsComposing standard operating proceduresGuided laboratory through accredited inspectionsManually aliquoting small volumes from 0.5uL-1000uLAssisting with creating inventory logging processActed as a liaison between lab operations and management to ensure lab requirements are met

Developed a two-week training program and applied the program to new lab personnelHandled and processed thousands of patient samples across four different types of workflow andassays on a daily basisPerformed PCR extraction methods on various patient specimensPrepared competency tests for required laboratory personnel to ensure proper knowledge of assayproceduresCommunicated between departments to ensure efficient sample processing and lab needsCreated and maintained logs for daily use within the labWorked with a team of assistants to create SOPs complying with CAP/CLIA regulationsActed as a liaison between lab operations and inventory management to ensure daily inventoryrequirements are met

Efficiently processed over 2,000 patient samples and specimen daily using MGI and Micro LabWorked as a lab technician in a high-volume medical testing laboratory while maintaining open and honest communication with team members to promote a healthy and productive work environment for allOperated, maintained, and cleaned diagnostic equipment and tested patient samples.Labeled and safely stored 200 patient samples daily while establishing quality controlCollected positive COVID-19 samples and collaborated with the Research and Development team to further analyze the strainIdentified problems and troubleshooted the MGI and Micro Lab machines Maintain good record keeping for all testing performed as mandated by established protocols.Assist with maintenance of stocked laboratory supplies and place orders in accordance to current established procedures as needed.

Served breakfast, lunch and dinner to 100+ customers per shift at a national chain restaurant Memorize over 30 menu items and rotating specials in order to give customized recommendations to guestsSwiftly and successfully resolved conflict resulting in customer satisfaction 100% of the timeWarmly greeted new and returning customers and developed relationships resulting in customer loyalty Maintained and enforced strict and up-to-date cleanliness and social distancing policies regarding the COVID-19 outbreak to ensure both employee safety and customer satisfaction

Lived at a remote field location in the Mojave Desert and conduct fieldwork in the surrounding area Assisted with marking, capture, and behavioral observations of rattlesnakes and small mammals in the fieldExperience with small mammal trapping, marking and handling of animals, radio telemetry, GPS, behavioral observation, videography techniques, and other basic behavior