Experience

CorePath Laboratories

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

• Lead Flow Cytometry Research and Development Technologist

  • Jul 2020 - Present

  -Designed and remotely validated 10-color panels for a BD FACSLyric based on client needs and preferences-Built FACSLyric panels based on 4-color FACSCanto II panels that allowed staff to transition from the FACSCanto II to the Lyric with relative ease -Trained fellow employees in use of new panels, and updated panels based on technician and pathologist preferences -Also continued to carry out all duties performed as a Flow Cytometry Technician

• Flow Cytometry Technician

  • Feb 2016 - Jul 2020

  -Prepared specimens, collected data and analyzed specimens for flow cytometry panels, includingLeukemia and Lymphoma Panel, Lymphoma Panel, Immunodeficiency (HIV) Panel, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Panels(ZAP-70 based and CD49d based), Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH) Panel, Myeloma Panel, Blast Marker Expression Add-On Panel-Tested titrations of antibodies for determination of antibody concentrations with the best signal to noise ratio, which resulted in significant antibody cost saves and made flow cytometry results clearer and easier for pathologists to interpret -Created and validated new flow panels, including a CD49d-based CLL prognostic panel -Confirmed antibody cocktail stability -Set up new flow laboratories in physician offices and satellite locations -Moved a working flow lab from one city to another, in collaboration with flow team members and clients -Ran tests to validate new labs, including by confirming antibody expression consistency between new and existing laboratories-Uploaded completed pathology reports from LIS to physician office EMR’s -Quality control, routine instrument maintenance and monitoring of CBC machines, flow cytometers, clinical chemistry instruments, and lyse wash assistants-Ordered reagents and other supplies from suppliers-Ran CBC controls and performed basic maintenance on Sysmex xs-1000i -Processed and ran serum specimens, including CEA, CA-125, CA 15-3, PSA, TSH and Ferritin on a clinical chemistry analyzer Show less



Arizona State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Laboratory Assistant

  • Feb 2014 - Nov 2015

  Genotyped samples from mouse tails, then bred, euthanized or delivered mice to researchers based on genetic information.Ran more than 1050 polymerase chain reactions.Maintained stable animal colony sizes.Reported and documented signs of genetic abnormalities as well as contagious diseases in rodent colonies.Grew and isolated plasmids a total of 96 times.Also continued all duties carried out as a Volunteer.

• Volunteer

  • Aug 2013 - Feb 2014

  -Extracted DNA and ran genetics testing critical to maintaining eleven different strains of mice -Autoclaved biohazardous trash and kept laboratory clean -Prepared chemical and biological solutions -Promoted from Volunteer to Laboratory Assistant


Harry and David
• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Key Holder

  • 2013 - 2014


Mount Holyoke College

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Note Taker

  • 2012 - 2012

  Assisted another student by providing thorough, detailed notes in an undergraduate level class. Excellent typing speed and attention to detail helped me produce high-quality notes. Also met the student for whom I took notes outside of class to discuss assigned readings and ensure that she understood their content. My superiors in Disabilities Services commended me for my commitment. Assisted another student by providing thorough, detailed notes in an undergraduate level class. Excellent typing speed and attention to detail helped me produce high-quality notes. Also met the student for whom I took notes outside of class to discuss assigned readings and ensure that she understood their content. My superiors in Disabilities Services commended me for my commitment.