Experience

Guardant Health

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Clinical Laboratory Scientist

  • Oct 2023 - Present

• CGMBS Trainee

  • Aug 2022 - Oct 2023

• Clinical Laboratory Associate 2

  • Nov 2021 - Aug 2022

  > Perform laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses according to the laboratory’s SOP for research sample testing. Assist the CLS’s during clinical patient testing. Participate in projects under the supervision of a CLS or Supervisor along with maintaining quality and efficient workflow of daily duties >Perform equipment maintenance according to the laboratory’s SOP and ensure the on-time calibration of lab equipment is scheduled and performed. >Operate and troubleshoot… Show more > Perform laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses according to the laboratory’s SOP for research sample testing. Assist the CLS’s during clinical patient testing. Participate in projects under the supervision of a CLS or Supervisor along with maintaining quality and efficient workflow of daily duties >Perform equipment maintenance according to the laboratory’s SOP and ensure the on-time calibration of lab equipment is scheduled and performed. >Operate and troubleshoot equipment according to the laboratory’s SOP for research sample testing. Independently identify and troubleshoot high complexity problems that adversely affect the test performance for research sample testing. >Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications. Report all concerns of test quality and/or safety to the Supervisor or Safety Officer. >Collaborate with different department teams as required to perform and support sample testing. Work closely with the CLS’s and Accessioning Teams and Reagent Manufacturing team to provide consistent and ongoing support to the entire service department. >Assist with the management of reagent and consumable inventory used in the Clinical Operations laboratory. Participate in interdepartmental activities with Supply Chain and Quality to ensure qualified reagents for testing are always available for use. >Create sample batches, print labels, and label tubes and plates. Clean racks and other laboratory supplies. Manage plasma sample inventory. Set-up the liquid handlers and assist with liquid handlers automated procedures >Assist with training of new and existing personnel. Provide guidance for new Clinical Laboratory Associates, give constructive feedback, and provide peer review feedback for evaluations. >Assist with internal audits and inspection preparation, as needed. Perform annual review of standard operating procedures.



Color

• United States
• Public Health
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Clinical Lab Associate II

  • Feb 2021 - Oct 2021

  -Assist licensed personnel in routine clinical testing (reagent preparation, nucleic acid extraction and LAMP assays) -Document all corrective actions taken whenever a deviation to the test system occurs. -Perform routine laboratory and equipment maintenance. -Train team members on established procedures, techniques, and basic troubleshooting. -Plan, assign, and supervise the work of junior laboratory and testing personnel -Monitor and evaluate quality control data; determine… Show more -Assist licensed personnel in routine clinical testing (reagent preparation, nucleic acid extraction and LAMP assays) -Document all corrective actions taken whenever a deviation to the test system occurs. -Perform routine laboratory and equipment maintenance. -Train team members on established procedures, techniques, and basic troubleshooting. -Plan, assign, and supervise the work of junior laboratory and testing personnel -Monitor and evaluate quality control data; determine cause and patterns of unacceptable trends and initiate/suggest corrective action -Ensure the progress of priority samples throughout the workflow -Perform basic troubleshooting of Hamilton Stars, Hamilton Starlets and Agilent Bravos. Show less -Assist licensed personnel in routine clinical testing (reagent preparation, nucleic acid extraction and LAMP assays) -Document all corrective actions taken whenever a deviation to the test system occurs. -Perform routine laboratory and equipment maintenance. -Train team members on established procedures, techniques, and basic troubleshooting. -Plan, assign, and supervise the work of junior laboratory and testing personnel -Monitor and evaluate quality control data; determine… Show more -Assist licensed personnel in routine clinical testing (reagent preparation, nucleic acid extraction and LAMP assays) -Document all corrective actions taken whenever a deviation to the test system occurs. -Perform routine laboratory and equipment maintenance. -Train team members on established procedures, techniques, and basic troubleshooting. -Plan, assign, and supervise the work of junior laboratory and testing personnel -Monitor and evaluate quality control data; determine cause and patterns of unacceptable trends and initiate/suggest corrective action -Ensure the progress of priority samples throughout the workflow -Perform basic troubleshooting of Hamilton Stars, Hamilton Starlets and Agilent Bravos. Show less



Veracyte, Inc.

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Lab Assistant

  • Jul 2019 - Feb 2021

  Responsibilities: Accessioning clinical specimens upon receipt. Data entry into LIS system.Specimen verification, labeling, tracking, and all related clerical functions. Work cross-functionally with Client Service regarding specimen issues.General accessioning clean-up tasks, e.g. break down shipping boxes, disinfect accessioning counters, sweep and put away supplies.Performing all laboratory activities in accordance with the Quality Assurance ProgramEngaging in training and competency… Show more Responsibilities: Accessioning clinical specimens upon receipt. Data entry into LIS system.Specimen verification, labeling, tracking, and all related clerical functions. Work cross-functionally with Client Service regarding specimen issues.General accessioning clean-up tasks, e.g. break down shipping boxes, disinfect accessioning counters, sweep and put away supplies.Performing all laboratory activities in accordance with the Quality Assurance ProgramEngaging in training and competency assessments.Participating in continuous improvement activities/projects. Show less Responsibilities: Accessioning clinical specimens upon receipt. Data entry into LIS system.Specimen verification, labeling, tracking, and all related clerical functions. Work cross-functionally with Client Service regarding specimen issues.General accessioning clean-up tasks, e.g. break down shipping boxes, disinfect accessioning counters, sweep and put away supplies.Performing all laboratory activities in accordance with the Quality Assurance ProgramEngaging in training and competency… Show more Responsibilities: Accessioning clinical specimens upon receipt. Data entry into LIS system.Specimen verification, labeling, tracking, and all related clerical functions. Work cross-functionally with Client Service regarding specimen issues.General accessioning clean-up tasks, e.g. break down shipping boxes, disinfect accessioning counters, sweep and put away supplies.Performing all laboratory activities in accordance with the Quality Assurance ProgramEngaging in training and competency assessments.Participating in continuous improvement activities/projects. Show less



UCSF Radiation Oncology

• San Francisco Bay Area

• Lab Assistant -Contract

  • Mar 2019 - Jul 2019

  -Ensure specimen (paraffin embedded tissue slides/blocks) requests are processed and shipped out by deadlines. -QC outgoing specimens, triaging & QC incoming specimens as well as making sure all PHI has been removed. -QA Pathology reports, to ensure paperwork was done correctly. -Use Specimen Tracking, Accessioning, and Reporting System to enter specimen data, create processing requests, etc. -Check temperatures daily and change liquid nitrogen tanks occasionally. -Ensure specimen (paraffin embedded tissue slides/blocks) requests are processed and shipped out by deadlines. -QC outgoing specimens, triaging & QC incoming specimens as well as making sure all PHI has been removed. -QA Pathology reports, to ensure paperwork was done correctly. -Use Specimen Tracking, Accessioning, and Reporting System to enter specimen data, create processing requests, etc. -Check temperatures daily and change liquid nitrogen tanks occasionally.



Deibel Laboratories

• United States
• Food & Beverages
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Laboratory Technician I

  • Jan 2018 - Oct 2018

  -Perform operations pertaining to sample receiving, weigh-out, set-up, plating, data/result entry, sample tracking and familiarity with media preparations. -Prepare samples for quantitative and qualitative testing using aseptic technique. Complete the aforementioned tasks in a timely manner for the prompt release of results to clients. Ensure that work area is maintained clean and sanitized. Perform routine Quality Control testing (Method Control/Hand QC) to ensure reliability and accuracy… Show more -Perform operations pertaining to sample receiving, weigh-out, set-up, plating, data/result entry, sample tracking and familiarity with media preparations. -Prepare samples for quantitative and qualitative testing using aseptic technique. Complete the aforementioned tasks in a timely manner for the prompt release of results to clients. Ensure that work area is maintained clean and sanitized. Perform routine Quality Control testing (Method Control/Hand QC) to ensure reliability and accuracy of tests performed in laboratory. Aid the Lab Manager in any way needed as directed. -Adheres to all current Quality Management Systems. Show less -Perform operations pertaining to sample receiving, weigh-out, set-up, plating, data/result entry, sample tracking and familiarity with media preparations. -Prepare samples for quantitative and qualitative testing using aseptic technique. Complete the aforementioned tasks in a timely manner for the prompt release of results to clients. Ensure that work area is maintained clean and sanitized. Perform routine Quality Control testing (Method Control/Hand QC) to ensure reliability and accuracy… Show more -Perform operations pertaining to sample receiving, weigh-out, set-up, plating, data/result entry, sample tracking and familiarity with media preparations. -Prepare samples for quantitative and qualitative testing using aseptic technique. Complete the aforementioned tasks in a timely manner for the prompt release of results to clients. Ensure that work area is maintained clean and sanitized. Perform routine Quality Control testing (Method Control/Hand QC) to ensure reliability and accuracy of tests performed in laboratory. Aid the Lab Manager in any way needed as directed. -Adheres to all current Quality Management Systems. Show less