Donna G. Email & Phone Number

Ottawa, Canada Area

The Sample Custodian is part of the Sample Management group and is responsible for receiving environmental samples into the laboratory. The Sample Custodian interacts directly with the Client Services group to ensure that samples are properly received and logged correctly into the Lab Information Management System (LIMS). The Sample Custodian also interacts with the Labs group to assist with sample issues and questions.

Ottawa, Canada Area

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Conducted routine medical laboratory tests and set up, cleaned and maintained medical laboratory equipment. Performed work according to established departmental protocols / guidelines. Involved with training new technicians and students.• Performed laboratory tests, reporting on findings and results.• Measured and prepared stain for blood films, prepared and stained manual blood films, resulting in a valuable diagnostic tool used to detect abnormalities.• Set-up special procedures for Malaria, Sickle Cells, and Manual Platelet count, set up of manual erythrocyte sedimentation rate test (ESR's), trying to maintain consistency in testing.• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving daily pending issues and queries.• Maintained efficient workflow by multi-tasking, completing daily work on schedule.• Strong analyzer troubleshooting, resolving issues quickly and effectively.• Maintained a clean and professional environment, washed glassware, applied sanitary procedures to daily routine, signing-off of daily and weekly cleaning, maintenance, and disinfection logs.• Knowledgeable in lab related computer systems and programs, entering lab results and creating reports.• Recognized when results were outside of established reference ranges, initiating appropriate actions.• Ordered and received supplies needed in the lab, learning and using iProcurement system.• Elected as Employee Council Delegate, 2004 to 2013 and again in 2015 to 2016, assisting and advising employees with issues or concerns arising in the workplace.• Created and implemented standard procedure for unpacking specimens, resulting in fewer to no lost samples and maintained specimen integrity of samples received in the lab for testing.