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Raleigh, Nc, Us

Install innovative electrochemical-based multiplex instruments (XT-8 and ePlex)Maintain and repair as neededTrain operators and supervisors on operation of the instruments

Chapel Hill, Nc

Fulfilled all responsibilities as instructor for online coursesStudents in Master's degree program in molecular diagnosticsEnhanced course content as needed

Managed day-to-day operations of the microarray laboratoryAssured all QC requirements were metGenerated client reports and billing for testing performedSupervised 9 direct reports in the microarray operationDesigned and implemented process changes to improve workflow and productivity

Act as course facilitator for a cohort of 20 students enrolled in online MLT-to-MLS programAct as student advocate with program administratorsEvaluate and grade student worksheets, discussion threads and quizzes weekly across all disciplines

Developed, optimized and validated five new assays in compliance with CLIA and CAP guidelinesTrained clinical laboratory technologists on new assays upon approval and implementationOrganized and performed applied research and test development studiesParticipated in clinical trials and validation of new equipment and methodologies for vendorsProvided troubleshooting assistance on existing assaysGave monthly lectures and/or demonstrations residents and students

Prepared and managed budget (revenue grew from $200K in FY96 to $4.0M in FY04) Supervised thirteen employees, scheduled clinical workload Managed ongoing clinical trial testing for instrument/assay submissionsProvided support for fifteen additional users of lab spaceDeveloped, implemented and monitored all QC and QA programs for compliance with certifying agenciesDeveloped and validated new methods and instrumentationPerformed molecular diagnostics techniques on patient samples Gave five lectures annually to students in the School of CLSHelped establish course in molecular diagnostics for master's level students in the School of CLSHelped design and shepherded construction of new laboratory and office complex for the division (on time and under budget)

Implemented startup of new laboratory in Ambulatory Care CenterWrote technical procedures and policies manualResponsible for successful initial inspection by HCFA and all subsequent agenciesMoved to Diagnostic Molecular Biology LaboratoryPerformed MDx techniques and wrote procedures manual in CLSI format

Generalist on third shiftPerformed testing in all four disciplines, including maintenance and QC

Worked all rotations in clinical hematology laboratory including bone marrow and flow cytometryAssisted with special projects as requested

Master Of Science, Clinical Laboratory Sciences/Molecular Track

Degree was earned while working full time at VCU Health Systems

Ba, Biology; Program In Medical Technology