Annette Mulka, CLSpCG

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Lake Zurich IL 60047

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cell 847-***-****

Technical Specialist

Dedicated, results-oriented technologist with over 25 years clinical

laboratory experience providing customers with timely, accurate test

results.

Extensive technical, analytical and organizational skills. Excellent

verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to apply

technical

knowledge to multiple scenarios. Effectively manage time and multitask on a

routine basis. Maintain and troubleshoot on a wide variety of laboratory

equipment. Adhere to all HIPPA, CAP, OSHA, CLIAA, and JACHO guidelines.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Office, Internet Explorer.

Professional Experience

NorthShore University HealthSystem, Evanston,IL

1989-2013

Technical Specialist, Evanston Hospital cytogenetics laboratory 2005-

2013

. Lead technician responsible for development of protocols for new

procedures and equipment.

. Identify and document problems adversely affecting test results and

take corrective action.

. Perform quality control tasks on reagents and instrumentation.

. Coordinator for all FISH specimens.

. Coordinator for referral lab specimens

. Instruct pathology residents in cytogenetic laboratory procedures and

theory.

. Train newly hired technologists.

Senior Cytogenetics Technologist

1989-2005

. Perform and organize routine testing on human chorionic villus,

amniotic fluid, peripheral blood, and products of conception.

. Receive, initialize, maintain, and harvested cultures.

. Receive, process, and microscopically analyze FISH specimens.

. Make culture slides, stain slides, perform microscopic analysis of

chromosomes.

Annette Mulka

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. Produce digital karyotypes which meet or exceed CAP standards for band

length.

. Maintain precise and secure patient data.

University of Chicago, Chicago IL

1988-1989

Cytogenetic Technologist, Cytogenetics Laboratory

. Received training in the preparation of human karyotypes.

. Assisted in the development of new tissue type protocol for genetic

analysis.

University of Chicago, Chicago IL

1987-1988

Research Technologist, Department of Pathology

. Developed monoclonal antibodies to tumor cells.

. Performed immunohistochemical assays.

. Small animal surgery.

University of Chicago, Chicago IL

1985-1987

Research technologist, Department of Hematology/Oncology

. Studied cholesterol and protein synthesis in leukemic cell types.

. Performed gel electropheresis, radioisotope labeling,

spectrophotometry, and autoradiology.

Dietary Technician, St. Francis Hospital, Evanston IL

1980-1984

Education

NCA Certification in cytogenetics

1993

B.S. Degree in Biology, Loyola University, Chicago IL

1985

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