Rabinderjot K. Sahni

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562-***-**** (Home); 562-***-**** (Cell)

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Objective:

To find a challenging and growth oriented position in a Clinical Lab.

Education:

Medical Technology Program, California State University, Dominguez Hills,

(June 2000)

M.S. (Microbiology), Punjab Agr. University, Punjab, India (1988)

B.S. (Biological Sciences), Punjab University, India (1985)

Skills:

. Extensive analytical and management skills.

. Extensive knowledge of Infectious Disease testing & Clinical

analytical instrumentation

. Experience in Special chemistry, Immunochemistry, IFA, PCR, Real Time

PCR, Molecular DNA/RNA extractions and amplification, FLOW, Western

blot, Nephlometry, ELISA & MAID (Luminex) methodologies.

. Well trained on instruments Biotek, DSX, Nephlometer, Luminex,

QuantaLyzer, Vitros, Bioplex, Immulite, Siemen Advia Centaur, BD

FACSCalibur, Roche Cobas Ampliman/Taqman, Roche Cobas 4800, BD Viper.

. Experience in instrument validations and assay validations.

. Knowledge of ISO, CLIA, CAP, Federal and HIPPA regulations.

. Knowledge of FDA, RUO and LDT assays.

. Knowledge of QC/QA.

. Trained on Document Control (Pilgrim) system.

. Computer Skills: Microsoft word, Microsoft Excel & LIS

. Excellent oral and written communication skills

. Team player with organizational skills

. Troubleshooting, calibration & maintenance of analytical

instrumentation

. Support Clinical Trials

. Train CLS students

. Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice

. Six Sigma trained

Licenses:

California Department of Health - Clinical Laboratory Scientist, MTA37729

(2000)

Board of Registry - ASCP - Medical Technologist

(2000)

NCA - Clinical Laboratory Scientist

(2000)

Professional Experience:

West Pacific Medical Lab, Santa Fe Spring CA April 2013-March 2014

CLS-Molecular/Flow/QA(40 hrs/week)

. Perform high complexity Molecular, testing involving PCR, Quantitative

Real Time PCR, RNA/DNA extractions, amplification, probe based

hybridization and detection, and gene mutations.

. Perform Quantitative Real time PCR on HIV, Hep B, Hep C samples

. Perform Genetic mutation analysis for Cystic fibrosis, MTHFR,

Factor11, and Factor 1V mutations

. Perform HPV high risk genotyping using Roche Cobas 4800

. Perform HPV E6/ER mRNA detection.

. Perform Lymphocytes enumeration using BD FACSCalibur Flowcytometer

. Perform new assay validations.

. Monitor, review and submit Proficiency CAP survey for all departments.

. Monitor and keep track of internal proficiency and inter-laboratory

assessments.

. Review proficiency results and document corrective action if required.

. Maintain training and competency records.

. Review and release patient test results

. Perform daily, weekly and monthly PM on instruments

. Review and write SOP's

. Review of QC records and equipment maintenance records

. Maintain laboratory inventory of reagents, kits and quality control

materials.

. Train new CLS

CLS/Technical Supervisor, Immunology/Serology

Focus Diagnostics (Subsidiary of Quest Diagnostics), Cypress, CA July

2008 - April 2013(40 hrs/week)

. Provide technical assistance to laboratory personnel and Client

Services representatives.

. Perform bench work and day-to-day supervision on moderate to complex

Infectious Disease testing utilizing ELISA, MAID, IFA, Immuno-

diffusion, Agglutination, Nephlometer and Western Blot methodologies.

. Well trained on instruments Biotek, DSX, Nephlometer, Luminex,

QuantaLyzer, Vitros, Bioplex, Immulite, Siemen Advia Centaur, BD

FACSCalibur, Roche Cobas Ampliman/Taqman, Roche Cobas 4800, BD Viper.

. Instrument and Assay validations.

. Perform and review daily, weekly and monthly PM on instruments.

. Review weekly, monthly QC based on WestGard rules, establish lab QC

ranges, and monitor trends, shifts on the QC materials.

. Monitor daily overdue and pending lists to ensure efficiency and meet

Turnaround Time requirements.

. Perform technical investigations, justification and corrective

actions.

. Prepare daily testing schedule.

. Review of Quality Control records and equipment maintenance records.

. Represent Immunology department in internal and external audits

according to ISO, FDA, CAP, CLIA regulations and Pharmaceutical

Clinical Trial audits.

. Review external and internal proficiency testing results.

. Resolve client complaints, technical problems, and non-conformities in

the Focus Quality Control System (FQCS)

. Review Department procedures and Technical Standard Operating

Procedures.

. Provide training to new employees and cross train employees in

different sections of department.

. Train CLS and keep track of scheduled competency evaluations.

. Control costs by monitoring personnel utilization, material usage,

analyze fluctuations in types and volume of tests and implement

corrective actions.

. Assist manager in cost analyses of assays and to meet department

yearly goals.

. Represent the department during management meetings.

. Work on the projects assigned.

Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Focus Diagnostics, Cypress, CA Jan 2008 - July

2008(40 hrs/week)

. Performs ELISA, Luminex, Western blot, & Nephlometry procedures.

. Manage inventory, Quality Assurance, instrument preventive maintenance

and trouble shooting

. Provide training to new employees and cross training for Lab Tech,

CLS.

. Review and revise TSOP's

. Prepare daily testing schedules.

. Assist and represent the department in internal and external audits.

Clinical Lab Scientist II

Focus Diagnostics (formerly MRL Labs), Cypress, CA Sept 2000 - Dec

2007(40 hrs/week)

. Runs Luminex, Western blot, ELISA, & Nephlometry procedures

. Supervise technicians and review their work

. Performs preventive maintenance

. Keeps track of inventory

. Maintain QC records

. Review and release reports

Clinical Intern

Kaiser Permanente, N. Hollywood, CA July 1999 - June

2000(40 hrs/week)

. Extensive clinical training in various departments (Chemistry,

Hematology, Coagulation, Microbiology, Blood Bank, Immunology,

Serology, Toxicology, Urinalysis & Clinical Microscopy)

. Instrumentation and Methodologies

. QA/QC & Compliance

. Participated in 'Proficiency Testing' through direct observation,

testing & review of written reports.

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