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Phoenix, Arizona, United States

• Inoculate cultures of various types of specimens including blood, swabs, and tissues• Interpret and document microbial growth in culture for respiratory and urine bench• Execute sensitivity testing to report for antibacterial susceptibility• Process AFB specimens for providing timely diagnostic results of fluorescent microscopy smear and AFB culture• Experienced in identification of clinical fungal pathogens through direct microscopy and culture

Gilbert, Arizona, United States

• Accurately receive, set up, process, and report blood cultures and specimens to initiate the process of identifying organism • Examine gram stains of various specimens to determine microorganism and cell type to aid in the diagnosis of patients• Call to report to nurse or physician critical and noncritical patient results following HIPAA policies and verbally assist with questions regarding patient lab information • Set up covid tests in an urgent manner in order for patient admission into hospital

Casa Grande, Arizona, United States

• Aseptically plate acquired food samples for analyzing presence of bacterial and fungal contaminants• Operate laboratory instruments to test that product samples meet given criteria in a timely manner• Verify product samples and machinery are in proper conditions to ensure quality standards are met• Effectively communicate/record any unexpected findings to management and team

Tucson, Arizona, United States

• Collaborated in experimental tasks such as serial dilution, producing media, sonication, and counting salmonella to meet lab deadlines

Tucson, Arizona, United States

• Oversaw groups of 4-6 team members performing work responsibilities to upkeep effective workflow• Prepared foods and beverages in high-demand situations while keeping positive standards for customers• Managed opening and closing shifts while taking inventory to maintain ample supply of products

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Microbiology, General

Associate Of Science - As