Jed Barger Email & Phone Number

United States

Promote sales of transplant diagnostics products across a multi-state region. Support Histocompatibility testing efforts through technical consultation with laboratory directors & staff.

Call upon laboratory directors, managers, and clinicians to provide quality diagnostic products for transplant compatibility testing; advanced sales pipeline through product demonstrations, technical consultation, referrals, and networking.•Managed sales of transplant diagnostic lab products and instrumentation for a territory of 12 states•Runner up for 2010 “CEO club” award honoring top sales performer, achieving 112% of sales goals•Converted several laboratories from competitor, despite its market leading position in a niche field•Strategically coordinated customer attendance at company sponsored educational opportunities•Provided customer feedback directly to R&D and software development resulting in product improvements•Presented at National Society meetings on technology and product developments•Developed and capitalized upon excellent relationships with key opinion leaders•Consistently kept expenses under budget while effectively utilizing available resources

•Provided day-to-day supervision for a staff of 9 technologists, giving general oversight of transplant laboratory operations and reporting of test results•Served as on-call laboratory supervisor to give 24/7 advisory support to a very active organ transplant program•Wrote and edited laboratory procedures and policies•Trained technical staff in all laboratory sections•Represented laboratory in transplant patient selection committee meetings•Advised management on capital equipment purchasing decisions•Implemented programs to maintain regulatory compliance•Performed histocompatibility testing for solid organ transplantation in all sections of lab including serology typing, crossmatching, and antibody screening, ELISA antibody screening, HLA DNA typing by SSP method, flow cytometric crossmatching and flow cytometric and Luminex antibody screening•Maintained time sensitive deadlines despite a 200 percent test volume increase and 50 percent staff shortage•Demonstrated proficiency through monthly internal quality control program for CDC, DNA, and flow cytometry with zero discrepancies•Performed on call duties for all sections of lab•Communicated with surgeons and other transplant/ laboratory professionals to effectively troubleshoot and solve problems•Assisted database administrator in developing laboratory support programs•Performed backup and recovery of patient database when necessary

•Performed a broad range of laboratory tests for a small animal veterinary practice•Administered medication/ vaccinations•Communicated with clients on treatment plans, recommend products•Prepared operating room and assisted in surgeries

Master Of Science (M.S.), Healthcare Management

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Biology, General