Susan Levy-Ostrow

Medical Technologist at Sunrise Medical Laboratories
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Credentials

  • NYS License in Microbiology
    New York State Education Department
    Feb, 2012
    - Sep, 2024

Experience

  • Sunrise Medical Laboratories
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Medical Technologist
      • Jan 2001 - Present

      - DNA Genprobe Testing, ELISA testing, Parasitology, Occult Blood Testing, Gram Stains, Proficiencies, BDA Affirm. DS2 Automated ELISA System, Malaria Smears, KOH, Fecal Fat, Fecal Lactoferrin, Hemosure Occult Blood, Blood Cultures, Bactialert, Vitek, Sterility Testing - API, Beta Strep Typing, Catalase, Coagulase, Indole, Oxidase and Kirby Bauer Sensitivities - Design and implementation of correlation tests - Troubleshooting, training new personnel, quality assurance, record keeping. - DNA Genprobe Testing, ELISA testing, Parasitology, Occult Blood Testing, Gram Stains, Proficiencies, BDA Affirm. DS2 Automated ELISA System, Malaria Smears, KOH, Fecal Fat, Fecal Lactoferrin, Hemosure Occult Blood, Blood Cultures, Bactialert, Vitek, Sterility Testing - API, Beta Strep Typing, Catalase, Coagulase, Indole, Oxidase and Kirby Bauer Sensitivities - Design and implementation of correlation tests - Troubleshooting, training new personnel, quality assurance, record keeping.

  • Antech Diagnostics
    • United States
    • Veterinary Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Technologist - Microbiologist
      • Jul 2005 - Sep 2010

      - Responsible for examination and work-up of various culture plates in accordance with laboratory protocol, including Identification and Sensitivity using BBL Crystal, API, Aris Swin, Beta Strep Typing, Catalase, Coagulase, Indole, Oxidase and KB Sensitivities using antibiotic disks - Responsible for examination and work-up of various culture plates in accordance with laboratory protocol, including Identification and Sensitivity using BBL Crystal, API, Aris Swin, Beta Strep Typing, Catalase, Coagulase, Indole, Oxidase and KB Sensitivities using antibiotic disks

  • Quest Diagnostics
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Technologist - Microbiology
      • Jul 2000 - Sep 2000

      - Responsible for examination and work-up of urine culture plates in accordance with laboratory protocol, including Identification and Sensitivity using Microscan, Beta Strep Typing, Catalase, Coagulase, Spot Indole, Oxidase and KB Sensitivities using antibiotic disks. Compiled creative and ideation for prospective and current clients - Data entry and disbursal of culture results. - Responsible for examination and work-up of urine culture plates in accordance with laboratory protocol, including Identification and Sensitivity using Microscan, Beta Strep Typing, Catalase, Coagulase, Spot Indole, Oxidase and KB Sensitivities using antibiotic disks. Compiled creative and ideation for prospective and current clients - Data entry and disbursal of culture results.

  • Pedneault Associates
    • Microbiology Supervisor & Technician
      • May 2000 - Jul 2000

      - Responsible for day-to-day running of Microbiology Department of Environmental Testing Laboratory - Responsible for writing and maintenance of SOP's describing laboratory standards and procedures - Performed tests on various materials including Multiple Tube Fermentation, Membrane Filtration, Colilert, and Plate Counts for drinking and waste waters, Settling Plates for air samples, and Plate Counts and identifications for food and cosmetic assays Written Copy for clientele - Performed extractions of analytes from air, water, and soil samples in preparation for GC/HPLC analysis employing EPA methodology.

  • Collaborative Labratories
    • Brazil
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • Senior Microbiology Technician
      • Oct 1999 - May 2000

      - Quality Control testing for contract filling and formulation laboratory. - Plate Counts and ID's using various tests including Staph Latex, Catalase, BBL Crystal Confirmation, and Celsis ATP Assay. - Performed Environmental Monitoring of all manufacturing areas employing RCS Air Sampling, Settling Plates, Membrane Filtration, Colilert, and RODAC surface sampling. - Worked toward validation of new microbiology laboratory - Familiar with GLP and GMP practices. - Quality Control testing for contract filling and formulation laboratory. - Plate Counts and ID's using various tests including Staph Latex, Catalase, BBL Crystal Confirmation, and Celsis ATP Assay. - Performed Environmental Monitoring of all manufacturing areas employing RCS Air Sampling, Settling Plates, Membrane Filtration, Colilert, and RODAC surface sampling. - Worked toward validation of new microbiology laboratory - Familiar with GLP and GMP practices.

  • LabCorp
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Technologist - Microbiology
      • May 1989 - Apr 1999

      - Trained and supervised new personnel in laboratory operations and procedures. - Performed many functions including complete semen analysis, parasitology, gram stains, Herpes cell cultures, Fluorescent antibody testing (DFA), DNA Genprobe, ELISA testing, and Latex Agglutination Testing - Responsible for compilation and disbursal of state reportable infectious diseases. - Communicated with physicians and medical institutions regarding test results. - Trained and supervised new personnel in laboratory operations and procedures. - Performed many functions including complete semen analysis, parasitology, gram stains, Herpes cell cultures, Fluorescent antibody testing (DFA), DNA Genprobe, ELISA testing, and Latex Agglutination Testing - Responsible for compilation and disbursal of state reportable infectious diseases. - Communicated with physicians and medical institutions regarding test results.

  • SMSC
    • United States
    • Semiconductor Manufacturing
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Senior Laboratory Technician
      • Feb 1980 - May 1989

      - Process Development in wafer fabrication facility of semiconductor manufacturing concern. - Knowledge of clean room techniques, instrumentation, trouble shooting and expedition of test circuits through manufacturing line - Process Development in wafer fabrication facility of semiconductor manufacturing concern. - Knowledge of clean room techniques, instrumentation, trouble shooting and expedition of test circuits through manufacturing line

Education

  • Dowling College
    Bachelors, Biology

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