Gabrielle Combs

Research & Clinical Lead Laboratory Technician II at BioChip Labs
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(386) 825-5501
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Hazard, Kentucky, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Biotechnology Research
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Research & Clinical Lead Laboratory Technician II
      • Mar 2022 - Present

      Performed detailed laboratory analysis and related tasks for novel high complexity blood testing and cell culture research Fabricated custom-designed microfluidic devices Set up microfluidic cell culture systems Preformed tests with different instruments including: High-performance liquid chromatography, LORRCA, Abacus, and Leica DMi8 Preformed Assay experiments including: Adhesion, Occlusion, Endothelium-on-a-chip, Rheology, and Hypoxia Experimented with buffers and reagents… Show more Performed detailed laboratory analysis and related tasks for novel high complexity blood testing and cell culture research Fabricated custom-designed microfluidic devices Set up microfluidic cell culture systems Preformed tests with different instruments including: High-performance liquid chromatography, LORRCA, Abacus, and Leica DMi8 Preformed Assay experiments including: Adhesion, Occlusion, Endothelium-on-a-chip, Rheology, and Hypoxia Experimented with buffers and reagents commonly used in the analysis of blood and other types of mammalian cells Maintained a clean and orderly laboratory environment and kept equipment in clean and properly functioning state Performed detailed laboratory analysis on biological specimens, including process control tests and quality control tests as directed by Lab Supervisor Accurately completed and maintained a variety of reports as required by local, state, and federal regulations Maintained a quality assurance program that meet the requirements of the Lab Director or various regulators Accurately communicated the data and outcome of testing to the Lab Director in order to provide for adjustment to the facilities Assisted with the operation of the facility upon request Assisted in the repair and maintenance of a variety of equipment Performed general maintenance activities at the laboratory Created standard operating procedures and documentation logs Trained all incoming staff and kept training logs up to date Worked on several projects with different Pharma companies Show less Performed detailed laboratory analysis and related tasks for novel high complexity blood testing and cell culture research Fabricated custom-designed microfluidic devices Set up microfluidic cell culture systems Preformed tests with different instruments including: High-performance liquid chromatography, LORRCA, Abacus, and Leica DMi8 Preformed Assay experiments including: Adhesion, Occlusion, Endothelium-on-a-chip, Rheology, and Hypoxia Experimented with buffers and reagents… Show more Performed detailed laboratory analysis and related tasks for novel high complexity blood testing and cell culture research Fabricated custom-designed microfluidic devices Set up microfluidic cell culture systems Preformed tests with different instruments including: High-performance liquid chromatography, LORRCA, Abacus, and Leica DMi8 Preformed Assay experiments including: Adhesion, Occlusion, Endothelium-on-a-chip, Rheology, and Hypoxia Experimented with buffers and reagents commonly used in the analysis of blood and other types of mammalian cells Maintained a clean and orderly laboratory environment and kept equipment in clean and properly functioning state Performed detailed laboratory analysis on biological specimens, including process control tests and quality control tests as directed by Lab Supervisor Accurately completed and maintained a variety of reports as required by local, state, and federal regulations Maintained a quality assurance program that meet the requirements of the Lab Director or various regulators Accurately communicated the data and outcome of testing to the Lab Director in order to provide for adjustment to the facilities Assisted with the operation of the facility upon request Assisted in the repair and maintenance of a variety of equipment Performed general maintenance activities at the laboratory Created standard operating procedures and documentation logs Trained all incoming staff and kept training logs up to date Worked on several projects with different Pharma companies Show less

    • United States
    • Medical Practices
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Lead Care Team Coordinator
      • May 2021 - Oct 2021

      Provided initial and continuous training for incoming employees Helped patients lead healthier, meaningful lives by delivering Complete Care. Updated and maintains all digital client records and assist in transitioning hard copy records to digital format Acted as a community resource for the patient Conducted patient scheduling, registration, and billing. Answered phone calls and emails from patients, make outcoming calls, triage patient concerns as appropriate Answers patient… Show more Provided initial and continuous training for incoming employees Helped patients lead healthier, meaningful lives by delivering Complete Care. Updated and maintains all digital client records and assist in transitioning hard copy records to digital format Acted as a community resource for the patient Conducted patient scheduling, registration, and billing. Answered phone calls and emails from patients, make outcoming calls, triage patient concerns as appropriate Answers patient non-clinical questions and explained the process Scheduled/coordinated WellBe provider visits with patients, tests, specialist appoints, social resources. Provided all information to EMR Provided positive customer service and treat all patients and staff with respect Prioritized urgent patient needs, scheduling needs for Complete Care Assessment, and efforts to engage the unengaged Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team and participated in team meetings Show less Provided initial and continuous training for incoming employees Helped patients lead healthier, meaningful lives by delivering Complete Care. Updated and maintains all digital client records and assist in transitioning hard copy records to digital format Acted as a community resource for the patient Conducted patient scheduling, registration, and billing. Answered phone calls and emails from patients, make outcoming calls, triage patient concerns as appropriate Answers patient… Show more Provided initial and continuous training for incoming employees Helped patients lead healthier, meaningful lives by delivering Complete Care. Updated and maintains all digital client records and assist in transitioning hard copy records to digital format Acted as a community resource for the patient Conducted patient scheduling, registration, and billing. Answered phone calls and emails from patients, make outcoming calls, triage patient concerns as appropriate Answers patient non-clinical questions and explained the process Scheduled/coordinated WellBe provider visits with patients, tests, specialist appoints, social resources. Provided all information to EMR Provided positive customer service and treat all patients and staff with respect Prioritized urgent patient needs, scheduling needs for Complete Care Assessment, and efforts to engage the unengaged Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team and participated in team meetings Show less

    • Mexico
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Tissue Processing Laboratory Technician/ Assembler
      • Sep 2020 - May 2021

      • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies • Performed processing, debridement, packaging, labeling and shipment of finished product • Participates in the receiving and inspection of incoming unprocessed tissue • Utilized special techniques, instrumentation, and equipment to clean and size tissue to specifications and protocols • Maintained inventory levels on the core and dock for receiving supplies • Performs lab cleaning activities as required by… Show more • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies • Performed processing, debridement, packaging, labeling and shipment of finished product • Participates in the receiving and inspection of incoming unprocessed tissue • Utilized special techniques, instrumentation, and equipment to clean and size tissue to specifications and protocols • Maintained inventory levels on the core and dock for receiving supplies • Performs lab cleaning activities as required by policies, protocols, procedures, and SOPs • Complete documentation as required in processing in accordance with standard operating procedures and quality standards • Specimen Culturing • Preformed data entry and review of electronic/manual records of production, labeling, and storage • Maintain sterile or aseptic techniques per SOP • Environmental monitoring Show less • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies • Performed processing, debridement, packaging, labeling and shipment of finished product • Participates in the receiving and inspection of incoming unprocessed tissue • Utilized special techniques, instrumentation, and equipment to clean and size tissue to specifications and protocols • Maintained inventory levels on the core and dock for receiving supplies • Performs lab cleaning activities as required by… Show more • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies • Performed processing, debridement, packaging, labeling and shipment of finished product • Participates in the receiving and inspection of incoming unprocessed tissue • Utilized special techniques, instrumentation, and equipment to clean and size tissue to specifications and protocols • Maintained inventory levels on the core and dock for receiving supplies • Performs lab cleaning activities as required by policies, protocols, procedures, and SOPs • Complete documentation as required in processing in accordance with standard operating procedures and quality standards • Specimen Culturing • Preformed data entry and review of electronic/manual records of production, labeling, and storage • Maintain sterile or aseptic techniques per SOP • Environmental monitoring Show less

    • Medical Assistant
      • Aug 2017 - Sep 2020

      • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing • Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused environment • Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing… Show more • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing • Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused environment • Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens • Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation • Collected and documented patient medical information such as vitals • Prepared blood, urine, stool and sputum lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations • Called/faxed offices and pharmacies to gather patient information Show less • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing • Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused environment • Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing… Show more • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing • Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused environment • Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens • Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation • Collected and documented patient medical information such as vitals • Prepared blood, urine, stool and sputum lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations • Called/faxed offices and pharmacies to gather patient information Show less

    • Peer Tutor
      • Aug 2018 - Aug 2020

      • Responded to after hours email and telephone requests to provide students assistance • Structured activities for interactive learning, including word analysis, and reading understanding • Administered feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce anxiety • Participated in training classes to improve tutoring practices and learn new tutoring techniques • Updated required… Show more • Responded to after hours email and telephone requests to provide students assistance • Structured activities for interactive learning, including word analysis, and reading understanding • Administered feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce anxiety • Participated in training classes to improve tutoring practices and learn new tutoring techniques • Updated required logs and student documentation to keep records accurate and current • Met with students and discussed educational goals and expectations to initiate success strategies Show less • Responded to after hours email and telephone requests to provide students assistance • Structured activities for interactive learning, including word analysis, and reading understanding • Administered feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce anxiety • Participated in training classes to improve tutoring practices and learn new tutoring techniques • Updated required… Show more • Responded to after hours email and telephone requests to provide students assistance • Structured activities for interactive learning, including word analysis, and reading understanding • Administered feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce anxiety • Participated in training classes to improve tutoring practices and learn new tutoring techniques • Updated required logs and student documentation to keep records accurate and current • Met with students and discussed educational goals and expectations to initiate success strategies Show less

Education

  • Western Governors University
    Master of Business Administration - MBA
    2023 - 2024
  • Georgetown College
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Biomedical Sciences
    2017 - 2020
  • Miami Valley Career Technology Center
    STNA and Laboratory Studies
    2015 - 2017
  • Eaton High School
    High School Diploma, General Studies

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