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Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

• Participant in multiple scientific research collaboratives as a processor and coordinator• Oversee day to day operations of clinical studies• Evaluate and prepare research studies for implementation including assessment of operational feasibility, budget development, preparation of IRB documents and inquires• Establish and organize study files, including regulatory binders, study specific documentation and other materials• Retain all study records in accordance… Show more • Participant in multiple scientific research collaboratives as a processor and coordinator• Oversee day to day operations of clinical studies• Evaluate and prepare research studies for implementation including assessment of operational feasibility, budget development, preparation of IRB documents and inquires• Establish and organize study files, including regulatory binders, study specific documentation and other materials• Retain all study records in accordance with sponsor requirements• Complete and monitor EDC entries and review/respond to any data queries or monitoring• Review and complete study based CRF’s and other additional data reports• Attend study specific on-site meetings, and audits• Maintain adequate inventory of study supplies and send requisitions as needed• Ensure all key personnel have met training requirements in accordance with federal regulations Show less

United States

• Continue fulfillment of responsibilities assigned to Cytogenetic Laboratory Aide and Technologist I• Proficient in analysis of chromosomes for neoplastic and constitutional studies on blood, bone marrow, amniotic fluid, tissue, and tumor specimens• Analysis of FISH studies on dropped, CD138 enriched, and FFPE slides hybridized with dual fusion, break apart, amplification, microdeletion, centromeric and loci specific probes• Prepare initial report for chromosome… Show more • Continue fulfillment of responsibilities assigned to Cytogenetic Laboratory Aide and Technologist I• Proficient in analysis of chromosomes for neoplastic and constitutional studies on blood, bone marrow, amniotic fluid, tissue, and tumor specimens• Analysis of FISH studies on dropped, CD138 enriched, and FFPE slides hybridized with dual fusion, break apart, amplification, microdeletion, centromeric and loci specific probes• Prepare initial report for chromosome analysis and FISH including individual cell analysis breakdown, composite karyotype creation and proper ISCN• Perform Array -based CGH for Genomic DNA analysis, including DNA extraction (blood and amniotic fluid samples), digestion, ligation, amplification, fragmentation, labeling and hybridization• Demonstrate competency in data analysis of Microarray testing• Train new employees to be proficient in all areas of cytogenetics and working to execute new training system• Develop process improvements and implementation • Participant in scientific research collaborative on Bachman-Bupp Syndrome and other polyamine research initiatives by initiating, maintaining, and transforming lymphoblastic cell lines for further evaluation• Involved in strategic planning of Cytogenetics platform integration for EPIC• Knowledgeable in multiple software platforms including Bioview, CytoVision, Shire, Affymetrix, Genoglyphix, PolicyTech, Media lab, and EPIC Show less

• Continued fulfillment of responsibilities assigned to Cytogenetic Laboratory Aide• Perform wet lab duties as assigned including specimen handling and processing, culture techniques (suspension and in situ), harvest (suspension and in situ), slide preparation, banding, and staining slides• Perform duties and procedure necessary for Florescent In-situ hybridization (FISH) testing, including specimen preparation, processing, hybridization, and post… Show more • Continued fulfillment of responsibilities assigned to Cytogenetic Laboratory Aide• Perform wet lab duties as assigned including specimen handling and processing, culture techniques (suspension and in situ), harvest (suspension and in situ), slide preparation, banding, and staining slides• Perform duties and procedure necessary for Florescent In-situ hybridization (FISH) testing, including specimen preparation, processing, hybridization, and post hybridization washing for FFPE slides, tissue, amniotic fluid, blood, bone marrow, and CD138+ plasma cells• Coordinate with lab central and other departments on orders and troubleshooting specimens Show less

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

• Maintain and manage proper records for CAP inspections• Managed laboratory supply levels and prepared monthly orders• Cleaned and maintained fume hoods, biological hoods, and incubators• Performed growth and sterility checks on reagents and media• Prepared and aliquoted reagents and culture media• Quality control officer

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

• Worked in Phlebotomy, Lab Central, and Referrals• Coordinated with multiple departments for a cohesive work environment• Registered orders and assisted with specimen processing• Prepared specimens for send-out testing to multiple outside laboratories• Assisted nurses and doctors with ordering specialty labs• Reported test results to doctors• Dispatched orders and worked effectively through multiple interruptions• Drew blood on inpatients and outpatients of all… Show more • Worked in Phlebotomy, Lab Central, and Referrals• Coordinated with multiple departments for a cohesive work environment• Registered orders and assisted with specimen processing• Prepared specimens for send-out testing to multiple outside laboratories• Assisted nurses and doctors with ordering specialty labs• Reported test results to doctors• Dispatched orders and worked effectively through multiple interruptions• Drew blood on inpatients and outpatients of all ages• Worked with emergency room patients including traumas and priority cases Show less

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Forensic Criminal Investigation

Activities and Societies: College of Arts and Sciences Scholar's Diploma College of Arts and Sciences Honors Award College of Arts.

Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist

Focus in clinical laboratory sciences