Unpacked supplies and maintains inventory, ensuring that refrigerators are stocked with media, and ova and parasite kits are stocked. Prepares various microbiology reagents (Coagulase plasma, PVA, etc.). Performs quality control and maintains QC organisms, according to protocol.Performed daily equipment maintenance (BACTEC instruments). Loads and unloads blood cultures from BACTEC, and verifies receipt of all blood culture specimens. Removes positive blood cultures from the BACTEC instruments.Performed computer functions via computer program called Meditech, including receiving specimens, correcting test orders, registration,etc. Verifies test request/order matches specimen type received and performs QC on all Operating Room orders.Processed, concentrated, centrifuged, and planted all cultures according to protocol. Stored and disposed of specimens each day (biohazardous waste), according to protocol. Prepared direct specimen gram stains and processes ova and parasite concentrates and slides for medical technologists. Transported specimens to other clinical areas as necessary (i.e. Hematology, Urinary Analysis, Cytology, etc.). Worked with clinical staff to resolve problems. Trained new employees and students.

Maintained a database of references used for research articles and grant proposals, using reference search and database management tools such as Reference Manager (Refman) and Pubmed.Proofread of research manuscripts for submission or in press for publication in various scientific journals.Assisted in data acquisition and image analysis through dark room film photography and used computer programs (Microsoft Excel, Reference Manager, Reconstruct, ImageJ and Adobe Photoshop CS2).