Diligent, accurate and reliable Laboratory Technologist with a reputation for completing high quality, complex diagnostic lab procedures in a timely fashion and in accordance with OSHA standards.
Languages
Fluent in Spanish
Skills
Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook
Basic knowledge of C++
Phlebotomy knowledge
CLIA & OSHA compliance
Trained in HIPPA compliance
Work History
01/2016 to 10/2016
Senior Plasma Center TechnicianBioLife Plasma Center – State College, PA
Took and recorded donor pulse, blood pressure, and temperature measures and monitored electronic donor questionnaire system.
Maintained appropriate documentation of new and existing donors.
Performed fingerstick, tested sample, and recorded other donor measures to include hematocrit and
total protein.
Assembled collection containers for plasma donation.
Installed, primed and disconnected disposable sets on the plasmapheresis machines.
Operated, maintained, and performed trouble-shooting of plasmapheresis machines.
Properly calibrated and adjusted malfunctioning equipment to ensure precise test results.
Performed venipuncture of donors.
Aided in the development plan of new donor recruitment.
Performed tests, inspections and measurements required by pre-defined inspection forms.
Maintained current knowledge of developments in technical instrumentation.
01/2012 to 05/2014
Laboratory AssistantPenn State University – State College, PA
Collected specimens and stored them in refrigerator.
Prepared specimens for analysis and established proper chronological priorities in testing.
Properly calibrated and adjusted malfunctioning equipment to ensure precise test results.
Conducted DNA, RNA and protein extraction and quantification using spectrophotometer and gel electrophoresis.
Prepared powerful chemical solutions and reagents for use in the analysis of samples for student labs .
Participated in small workshop groups.
Maintained current knowledge of developments in technical instrumentation.
Performed diagnostic and therapeutic laboratory procedures.
Analyzed data to create and organize graphs, charts, and documents for publications and presentation.
01/2010 to 01/2014
Pharmacy Lead TechnicianSteigner Pharmacy – Paterson, NJ
Interviewed, orientated and trained new employees in maintaining safe work environment,
customer service and working with over-the-counter items.
Worked with the Pharmacist to ensure that pharmacy maintained and surpassed inspection.
Recorded new customer medical history.
Maintained accurate inventory of products and ordered appropriate OTC and prescription
medications.
Handled daily, monthly and yearly paperwork needed to run the pharmacy, consisting of
insurance claim log forms and signatures.
Quickly responded to and resolved all customer service issues in a timely manner.
Education
December 2015
Bachelor of Science: General Science The Pennsylvania State University - University Park, PA
General Science
Coursework in Chemistry
Coursework in Physics
Coursework in Molecular Genetics, Statistics and Immunology
