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Salt Lake City, Ut, Us

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

• Managed a team for the validation and implementation of the SampleLoader application across five departments in Chemistry Group II. • Collaborated with product manager and technical stakeholders to redefine LIMS functionality for reagent validation.Responsible for coordination and execution of inter- and intra-department technical transfers. Partners with Technical Development for successful technology transfer and validation of new or existing processes/products.• Provide strategic leadership and actionable recommendations to stakeholders, driving process improvements and optimizing business operations.• Manage supplies inventory, propose substitutes as needed, and ensure uninterrupted workflow.• Lead the implementation of new software and provide advice to existing software utilization to standardize workflow.• Fosters and facilitates continuous improvement of production and business processes to reduce cost, improve quality, increase efficiency, and ensure sustainability.

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

• Performed analysis of routine and research specimens using High Performance Liquid Chromatography, Gas Chromatography, and Mass Spectrophotometry • Collaborated with engineering teams on assay troubleshooting and quality assurance procedures.• Ensured validity and accuracy of test results by carrying out quality control and quality assurance procedures.• Monitored performance check systems and preventative maintenance programs for instruments and equipment.

• Performs waived, moderate, and highly complex analytical processes without direct supervision• Maintain documentation and perform analysis of routine specimens using High Performance Liquid Chromatography, Gas Chromatography, and Mass Spectrophotometry• Identify, label, prepare, and examine specimens for analysis according to standard operating guidelines • Troubleshoot and discuss abnormal specimen results and reactions with Technical Supervisor and Technical Lead.

Ncr - National Capital Region, Philippines

• Pioneered the implementation of the molecular laboratory for drug resistant tuberculosis in Northern Mindanao Tuberculosis Reference Centre• Developed the facility’s Standard Operating Guidelines for routine laboratory work• Participated in the Second-line Line Probe Assay Implementation Plan for NTRL in the 9-month Treatment Regimen (9-MTR) Study of the NTP and Lung Centre of the Philippines • Participated in the Quality Assessment Proficiency administered by the National Tuberculosis Reference Centre in coordination with the Research Institute of Tuberculosis, Japan Key Responsibilities:• Serves as the point and resource person for molecular laboratory techniques such as Line Probe Assay and GeneXpert for Regions IX, X, XI, XII, XIII, and ARMM• Provides technical and operational support for the National Tuberculosis Reference Laboratory- Research Institute for Tropical Medicine• Oversees the Molecular Biology Section's daily operations and biosafety standards while performing bacterial concentration, DNA extraction, DNA amplification, and hybridization of routine and research samples • Performs GeneXpert, Direct Sputum Smear Microscopy, and Solid Culture on sputum samples

Bachelor Of Science - Bs In Medical Technology

Master Of Business Administration - Mba