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• Perform daily intake of clinical and research specimens (FFPE blocks, tissue slides, etc.).
• Operation and maintenance of Sakura automated slide stainer for H&E and paraffin dewaxing.
• Tissue sectioning and microdissection of FFPE tissue specimens.
• Created and maintained filing system for clinical lab documents.
• Operation of Autostainer for Pan-RTK (Trk ABC, ALK, and ROS1) IHC staining and reagent qualification.
• Nucleic acid extraction of FFPE research samples.

• Oversaw first shift operations by a team of 26 operators and trained new employees.
• Formulated solutions (0.05% Span85 and Cytop) for R&D and Coating labs.
• Aided in the process transfer of hydrophobic and conductive coating from Illumina to the new coating lab through process validation and qualification runs.
• Managed the completion of consumable build work orders (an increase from 168/day to 804-1008/day) for ePlex cartridges.

• Operated Surfx Atomflo plasma system to treat 120-180 printed circuit boards/day for deposition of various assays.
• Operated tOmniGrid Accent Benchtop Microarrayer to pinspot 120 printed circuit boards/day.
• Maintained laboratory supplies.

Carlsbad, CA

• Conducted training to specimen processors for client offices both locally and outside of California after being the initial and only specimen processor for the company.
• Part of an accessioning team that has created and implemented LEAN initiatives through specimen handling, Accessioning job duty, and laboratory information system changes that streamlined daily workflow process.
• Aided my supervisor in a complete revision of our new employee training practices and in the yearly competency assessment of our current Accessioning staff.
• De-Identification Coordinator responsible for screening clinical patient specimens according to department, Assay Development and BioPharma, criteria and de-identifying them for use in clinical validations and clinical.

Carlsbad, CA

• Performed intake of 150-250 specimens daily by transcribing patient documentation into a laboratory information system and processing patient specimens for flow cytometry, pathology, cytogenetic, and molecular testing.
• Ensured the completion of daily lab maintenance and cleaning tasks as well as performing lab QC, including temperature monitoring and instrument checking.
• Provided feedback and suggestions on process improvements with regard to new Accessioning software and the specimen handling process.
• Oversaw for the performance and documentation of preventative maintenance as well as quality control measures for the Hema-Tek strainers and Leica coverslipper.
• Conducted training of new employees on Accessioning and general lab duties and protocols.
• Aided in the initial and continuing operation of the Sakura slide stainer and prepared working solution for Prussian Blue iron stain of bone marrow smears.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba)

Continuing Education

Continuing Education