Medical Laboratory Scientist

• Dec 2018 - Present

- Ensure specimens are properly identified, collected, labeled and stored - Tests specimens in an accurate, organized and prioritized manner following laboratory procedures and policies to ensure quality and in accordance with all regulatory agency requirement - Perform calibration and/or quality control on analyzers in the main laboratory - Perform minor troubleshooting on laboratory instruments and ensures proper functioning of laboratory equipment - Used appropriate techniques and SOPs to prepare COVID specimens, extract COVID RNA using the KingFisher Flex System, and the QuantStudio 5 Real Time PCR 96-well System - Used appropriate techniques and SOPs to prepare COVID specimens to be run on the Panther System - Complied with established safety and quality control regulations and followed standard laboratory and medical policies - Received and prioritized microbiology specimens in an efficient and timely manner - Used appropriate techniques and SOPs to prepare and plate specimen for incubation - Performed and interpreted waived, moderate, and high complexity laboratory tests - Communicated with hospital staff and satellite clinics about proper transport and collection of specimens - Trained all new incoming technologists and clinical students on their rotations in the set-up area Show less