Experience

Ion Diagnostics Laboratory

• United States
• Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Molecular Technologist

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  • Tested COVID-19, STI, UTI, wound, women’s health, nail fungus, and vial respiratory panels in compliance with CAP standards • Traveled offsite independently to perform validation of physician-owned laboratory startups • Assisted in the clinical study phase of the development of a new assay for FDA approval • Led new staff in trainings how to properly perform lab tests with the highest accuracy • Troubleshooted problems and developed corrective action plans to prevent issues in the future • Demonstrated ability to work independently and respond to calls with accurate results in short- timeframes • Assisted in validation of new instruments and assays • Conducted routine cleanings and maintenance of laboratory equipment Show less



Helix Diagnostics

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Molecular Technologist

  • Jul 2020 - Jul 2021

  • Performed a variety of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) testing • Ran automated extraction via the KingFisher Flex System operation • Organized data entry and record keeping through the Orchard Harvest and Ignite Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) • Prepared PCR master mix reagents by plating onto 384 well plates • Operated the Quantstuido Real-Time PCR thermocycler system to detect changes in gene expressions through analysis and quality assurance control measures • Assisted in writing and refining SOP’s for the laboratory Show less



SABIC

• Saudi Arabia
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Quality Control Chemist: Lab Technician - Exatec Glazing

  • Feb 2016 - Jul 2018

  • Evaluated quality of protective coatings through environmental tests including chemical resistance, weathering, haze, transmission and cross hatching, heat resistance, adhesive abrasion, water immersion, profilometry, coating thickness, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) • Developed products through data collection and analysis to promote research into specific areas • Assisted production with release testing and regulatory testing • Mixed and monitored primers to support production requirements and deliverables • Recorded DI water lines quality and as needed requested changes for filters and tanks • Utilized Excel to develop spreadsheets to record, monitor, and evaluate raw data • Provided customer walk-throughs of testing areas and labs • Supported quality audits by providing information to auditor Show less



Pfizer

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Quality Control Chemist – Global Supply

  • Aug 2015 - Oct 2015

  • Conducted agar plate readings, pH testing, conductivity testing, and total organic carbon testing • Complied with USP regulations by following a strict aseptic protocol, sterilizing lab glassware, incubating plates, and monitoring charts for irregularities • Provided necessary support during quality audits • Conducted agar plate readings, pH testing, conductivity testing, and total organic carbon testing • Complied with USP regulations by following a strict aseptic protocol, sterilizing lab glassware, incubating plates, and monitoring charts for irregularities • Provided necessary support during quality audits