Greg Indovina

** ****** ******, ********, ** ****0

585-***-****

v2kz0i@r.postjobfree.com

Objective Contribute my skills as a Laboratory Professional to provide quality work in a laboratory environment.

Professional Experience Cytogenetic Technologist,

Genzyme Genetics, Phoenix, AZ

• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certified as a Cytogenetic Technologist; CG(ASCP)CM

• Tissue culture initiation, manual and robotic harvesting, creation and staining of slides from bone marrow, peripheral blood, bone core, lymph node, and other samples

• Perform scanning and microscope analysis of chromosomes; karyotyping and imaging chromosomes; distinguishing between normal and abnormal results

• Perform tissue culture initiation, harvest, slide preparation, and staining for standard Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH) and Cytoplasmic Immunoglobulin (cIg) FISH analysis

• Perform chemical preparation, maintenance of equipment, and provide assistance to senior QC technologist

• Assist Accessioning dept. when necessary; liaise between Accessioning dept. and Cytogenetics dept.

Apr. 2009-

May 2011

Cytogenetic Technologist Trainee

Genzyme Genetics, Phoenix, AZ

• Gained practical experience in techniques used in routine chromosome analysis

• Attained proficiency in methods for handling blood, bone marrow, and other tissues used in oncology diagnostics

• Gained knowledge of standard and computer assisted methods of karyotyping (ASI AKS)

• Acquired competency in FISH, using a variety of probes

• Trained in laboratory maintenance and quality control, as well as reagent/chemical preparations

• Became ASCP certified at completion of training program Jan. 2008-

Apr. 2009

Accessioning Technician II

Genzyme Genetics, Phoenix, AZ

• Receive specimens; verify requisition receipt and sample type; enter test information into LMS computer system.

• Perform quality assurance on specimen and paperwork; work with Client Services for client error resolution.

• Shipping inter-site send-outs according to UN and IATA regulations.

• Document imaging; folder production.

• Inter-site specimen tracking; tracking of local courier deliveries.

• Specimen troubleshooting

• Maintaining spreadsheet/chart of overall specimen volumes

• Provide lab support; chemical preparation duties Jan. 2007-

Jan. 2008

Professional Experience

(cont) Medical Laboratory Technician IV/Senior HIV Vaccine Trials Network Technician

University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY

• Processing of HIV positive and negative human biological specimens for HVTN, ACTG, IAVI, Merck, VTEU and various other networks and studies applying GCLP and GLP.

• Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells isolation, counting, freezing and storage.

• Packaging/ shipping of human biological substances according to UN and IATA regulations.

• Liaising and troubleshooting with clinic staff, study coordinators, and primary investigators.

• Performing quality control and quality improvement and preparing weekly/monthly reports.

• Maintaining lab inventory and ordering supplies.

• Creating and maintaining Standards of Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all aspects of lab.

March 2003-

Aug 2006

Customer Service, Produce Department,

Wegmans Food Markets, INC., Rochester, NY

• Supplied customer service and assistance.

• Provided leadership to part-time staff in a highly teamwork oriented setting.

Honors: Scholarship award winner, employee of the month. April 1993-

April 2004

Education B.A.,

State University of NY College at Potsdam, Potsdam, NY

Major: Biology

Certifications and

Special Training

References

• ASCP certified Cytogenetic Technologist; CG(ASCP)CM

• IATA certified for shipping dangerous goods

• DOT trained for shipping hazardous cargo

Educational references provided by request from Career Planning, SUNY College at Potsdam, Potsdam, NY 13676; phone: 315-***-****, fax: 315-***-****.

Work related references available upon request.

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