• Utilize automation, such as: KingFisher and QuantStudio5 for PCR for COVID-19 testing• Inventory Management: Developed a floor plan for the Inventory Warehouse to ensure it is organized and in charge of re-stocking various reagents and necessities for the laboratory• Adhere to all safety protocols for a BSL2 laboratory (ie: proper handling of hazardous biological and chemical agents and wearing proper protective equipment)• Implementing 5S efficiency throughout the lab to create a better workflow and incorporating lean six sigma practices• Perform validation and verification of all lots of controls and reagents kits• Maintain quality control procedures and the follow through of CLIA, HIPAA, and, OSHA• Perform continuous maintenance and temperature checks throughout the laboratory• Created Validation plans for HSV-1/2 and VZV• Performed preLOD, LOD and confirmation • Contributed to the configuration of LIMS• Manual Pipetting

• Performed Specimen processing, testing, critical analysis of data • Performed maintenance, QC, Calibration, CAP survey, Correlations, Linearity on Chemistry and Hematology automated instruments.• Trained new Employees• Validated new lots of reagents and controls• Contributed to the validation of Plasma Hemoglobin test