Clinical Laboratory Scientist

• Jan 2022 - Present

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

• Aug 2013 - Dec 2021

Performed analytical testing including CBC, urinalysis, coagulation, Covid-19, and body fluid cell counts in a high-volume, Level-1 trauma center laboratory. Reported and edited results using LIS, performed quality control and instrument calibrations, maintained thorough and accurate records. Conducted all maintenance of analytical instrumentation following established protocol, troubleshoot instrument issues and performed necessary repairs. Performed analytical testing including CBC, urinalysis, coagulation, Covid-19, and body fluid cell counts in a high-volume, Level-1 trauma center laboratory. Reported and edited results using LIS, performed quality control and instrument calibrations, maintained thorough and accurate records. Conducted all maintenance of analytical instrumentation following established protocol, troubleshoot instrument issues and performed necessary repairs.

Student

• 2012 - 2013

Biopsy Technician

• May 2010 - Nov 2011

Received, prepared, sectioned, and stained tissue samples for histological analysis. Received, prepared, sectioned, and stained tissue samples for histological analysis.

Chemist II

• Jan 2000 - Nov 2011

Prepared and analyzed soil and water samples for quantification of pesticides and herbicides for compliance with EPA regulation for agribusiness, government, and international clients. Loaded and ran samples on calibrated gas chromatographs and spectrophotometers; analyzed and processed resulting data; responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing instruments. Solely responsible for the management of the entire organic laboratory stock standard library of neat chemicals; formulated all solutions from those neats using an analytical balance and maintained official log of all activity; developed the ordering system for all laboratory chemicals and Acted as de facto extraction lab supervisor under organic lab manager; served on safety committee; revised and authored Standard Operating Procedures. Show less

Veterinary Technician

• Aug 1992 - Jun 1995

Administered doctor ordered medications and treatments; performed phlebotomy, placed IV catheters, monitored anesthesia, took x-rays, and assisted in surgery; performed laboratory tests including parasite screens, gram stains, urinalysis, and culture/sensitivity. Administered doctor ordered medications and treatments; performed phlebotomy, placed IV catheters, monitored anesthesia, took x-rays, and assisted in surgery; performed laboratory tests including parasite screens, gram stains, urinalysis, and culture/sensitivity.