Stephanie Mcdade, Mb (Ascp) Email & Phone Number

Wallingford, Ct, Us

New Haven, Ct, Us

Stamford, Connecticut, Us

As a Senior Clinical Laboratory Manager, I primarily oversee the processing of various clinical and research specimens in a high-throughput, dynamic, and fast-paced team environment, following established SOPs in a NYSDOH, CAP, and CLIA-certified diagnostic laboratory. My main duty is to instigate corrective actions and amplify strong decision-making to effectively identify, assess, and zero in on problems that may adversely affect test performance. Additionally, I coached, trained, and oversaw 27+ highly-skilled technologists, improving their competencies and work practices throughout the proper test application and performance of assays, increasing employee productivity and efficiency. I always ensure technologists adhere to strict protocols and best practices required for clinical testing following CAP, CLIA, and NYSDOH regulations while maintaining all required records and error-free documentation for continual inspection readiness. As a Manager, I've always been proactive at evaluating quality control within the laboratory using standard laboratory tests and measurement controls, consistently ensuring 100% compliance with safety and risk-management guidelines.

Stamford, Connecticut, Us

During my tenure as a Clinical Laboratory Manager, I was mainly concerned with monitoring and optimizing the best practices and work of clinical laboratory scientists and technicians. I was involved in developing lab safety policies aligned with accreditation standards while overseeing quality assurance, control, and process improvements. Here, I've always been effective at validating and conducting 6+ NGS assays (germline and oncology), Agena, MLPA, and MSI in the clinical lab. As Lab Manager, I held full-range responsibility in documenting and planning validation processes, including reagent verifications in the post-PCR laboratory. I supervised and monitored 6+ research and pharma collaborations with Project Managers to ensure deadlines and quality standards were met.

New York, Ny, Us

Omana (Ne), Nebraska, Us

Omana (Ne), Nebraska, Us

Post-PCR Laboratory Supervisor November 2009-Present-Training laboratory personnel on the use and maintenance of the PlateMate Plus, 3730xl and 7900HT-Responsible for interviewing and hiring new laboratory employees.-Has been trained on NGS Library Prep setup manually and on the Ep-motion -Can perform Emulsion PCR using the One touch 2 instrument and enrichment using the ES instrument for NGS-Trained on Next Generation Sequencing using the Ion Torrent PGM-Accountable for all Genotyping Taqman qPCR analysis-Responsible for the training and oversight of Post-PCR employees processing clinical samples, according to CLIA regulations, when performing Gel Electrophoresis, Purification, Sequencing reaction setup, Precipitation, Electrophoresis, NGS, MLPA setup and 7900HT setup-Coordinate and manage Post-PCR laboratory personnel and resources to ensure successful completion of daily and weekly objectives-Responsible for training on, and editing/writing all relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)-Maintains instrument performance and sequencing metrics-Performs Data QC as well as following up on subsequent data quality issues seen from trace data-Writes and executes instrument and method validations-Validation and development of laboratory processes in the new LIMS-Assists in experiments and development with the Research and Development group including Sanger Primer Design-Responsible for process improvement efforts, including, ideas, experimenting/troubleshooting, and implementation-Follow-up on all laboratory processing incidents and deviations using the ETQ Software-Responsible for laboratory inventory management of all reagents and consumables required for laboratory processing. Coordinates with Purchasing when new reagents are needed

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Health/Health Care Administration/Management

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Diagnostic Genetic Sciences