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Charlottesville, Va, Us

Charlottesville, Va, Us

Nv, Us

Assisting students with performing microbiological techniques such as aseptic techniques, preforming gram and acid fast stains, performing susceptibility testing. Giving supplemental support to students to further grasp the material from lecture to apply in a laboratory setting. Creating tests related to the labs for the week and utilizing Canvas to assist students by responding to their emails in a timely manner to help with any subject material they may have trouble understanding the concepts.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Performing Microbiological tests such as setting up cultures, reading gram stains, and performing molecular and antigen testing for legionella, Covid-19, Flu and RSV.

Las Vegas, Nevada, Us

Performing microbiological tests such as AST, multiplex PCR, antigen testing, interepting microbiological cultures to determine pathogenic infections. Supervisory review of results to correct any erroneous results and stay compliant within CAP regulations. Assisting supervisor with validations of new equipment and assays to bring live within the lab and training staff. Addressing complex issues amongst staff to help better serve the physicians and administration to helping resolve issues.

Accessioning different types of specimens and setting them up on different types of media. Reading blood cultures form the BD Virtuo and reporting positive bloods and running PCR tests on the Genmark ePlex to determine what bacteria or fungi is growing and report to doctors and Infection Control. Running rapid molecular tests for Covid-19, C- Diff, MRSA,EV, and MTB. Conducting antigen testing for streptococcus pneumoniae, Legionella, fecal leukocytes, cryptococcal antigen, and determining if positive C-Diff samples carry the GDH antigen and toxin. Utilizing the Biofire for gastrointestinal PCR assays to determine GI parasites and viruses. Performing monthly QC on each assay and conducting CAP testing.

Durham, North Carolina, Us

Coordinate and participate in the performance and interpretation of complex technical duties in support of medical laboratory testing such as reading urine and stool cultures on the BD Kiestra TLA System; record determinations and results for review by laboratory management and physician/caregiver staff such as consulting rounds on patient samples that are difficult to read based upon SOPs or requesting additional information from a physician such as additional antibiotic testing. Evaluate and operate current and new equipment, instruments and apparatus required for specific laboratory tests such as the Biofire Film Array, Accelerate Pheno system and Cepheid GeneXpert; and assume adequate responsibility to maintain operations including preventive maintenance. Determining CMV, HCV, and HIV results using the Cobas p630, Cobas Ampliprep and Cobas TaqMan. Determining positive blood cultures and their reflex tests using the BD Bactec FX instrument. Evaluating mycology samples to determine infectious yeasts and molds. Testing bacteria and fungi to determine their susceptibility to different antibiotics. Setting up API’s to determine bacteria and yeasts that are difficult to identify with Vitek MS such as salmonella and shigella and others. Testing for MRSA, VRE, CRE, C. Diff and Flu A/B and RSV using automated instrumentation. Determining positive blood culture identification and meningitis/encephalitis panels through Biofire Film Array. Performing PCR on COVID-19 samples using the Alinity and Diasorin instrumentation for analysis and resulting. Conducting PCR assays of HSV/VZV on Diasorin instrumentation for review and resulting.

Burlington, North Carolina, Us

Evaluating saliva samples to determine ancestry and health by genetic analysis of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) using microarray analysis. Specimens are aliquoted, extracted, quantified then normalized to further be condensed into plates that are amplified (WGA) using Tecan software and automated instrumentation. DNA samples are further fragmented, precipitated and resuspended for hybridization using Illumina and Tecan software and instrumentation. Samples are hybridized to bead chips which are stained with fluorescent dyes and coated using Infinium assay instrumentation and software. Release of results are determined after bead chips are scanned using the iScan array scanner. Analyzing wound, genital, anaerobic and upper respiratory cultures to identify bacteria and fungi using a VITEK 2 microbial identification system and VITEK mass spectrometry. Conducting enzyme Immunoassays (ELISA) to detect Helicobacter Pylori, Clostridium Difficile, and Cryptosporidium and Giardia. Evaluating H. Pylori breath test results using a CO2 carbon isotope ratio analyzer. Utilizing the GeneXpert Infinity automated system to conduct real time PCR analysis on patients suspected of Clostridium Difficile Infection (CDI). Utilizing DNA probe technology (BD Affirm VP III) to detect the organisms that cause Vaginitis. Performing fecal immunochemical tests (FIT) using the OC Diana automated system to determine hemoglobin in stool that may be associated with colorectal cancer.Performing PCR assays on the Cobas 4800 to determine the presence of HPV and genotype the 16/18 high risk strains. Pipetting Thin Prep samples daily for automated testing to ensure turnaround time is met; Entering and releasing patient results; Performing QC parallels on amp/detect reagents to determine accuracy of patient results;

Greensboro, Nc, Us

Specimen ProcessorOpening bio-hazard bag and remove requisitions and specimens; determine if specimens are appropriate for test(s) ordered; code specimens received on requisition; Aliquot serum and urine for testing and diagnosis. Tasks performed in a high volume production environment

Master Of Science - Ms, Human Biology

Master'S Degree, Health/Health Care Administration/Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Biology And Media Studies