Cytogenetic / FISH Technologist / Supervisor

ANGELA BIRON

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Qualified For:

( SENIOR CYTOGENETICS/FISH TECHNOLOGIST / CYTOGENETICS/FISH SUPERVISOR CLSp(CG)

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

1. Dedicated professional with more than 15 years of

accomplishments in Cytogenetics.

2. Creative self-starter, able to work independently and in a group

setting.

3. Hardworking and goal-oriented, employing strong organizational

skills and attention to detail.

4. Motivated self-starter, exhibiting high ethics, hard work,

dedication, competence and confidence, underscored by a personal

commitment to outstanding professional performance.

5. Enthusiastic and quick learner, offering outstanding growth

potential.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

( Lab Procedures ( Lab Reporting ( Oncology Cytogenetics

( ASCP Certification ( FISH Analysis ( Cell Culture and Harvest

( Quality Assurance ( Field Research ( Sterile Techniques

( Planning & ( Validation ( Database Management

Organization Procedures

( Medical Terminology ( Multi-Faceted ( Problem Solving

Tasks

( Trouble Shooting ( Customer Service ( Inventory Management

( Validation Testing ( Computer Literate ( Quality Control

( Managerial Skills ( OSHA/Safety ( Research & Analysis

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE

Plan, organize and complete the clinical testing activities and laboratory

testing procedures, which include: microscope analysis, tissue culture

preparations and computer aided Imaging to diagnosis genetic abnormalities

and phenotypes. Prepare Oncology and Prenatal Specimens for analysis using

FISH procedures. Prepare and analyze samples for Her-2 neu and Urovysion

testing.

Accomplishments:

6. Developed staining/cleansing technique, which resulted in a 300%

increase in productivity by streamlining procedures while

ensuring quality.

7. Awarded promotions for "Hard Work, Dedication and Attention to

Detail".

8. Recognized for proficiency and assist lab supervisor and

Cytogenetic Director with managing staff and day to day wet lab

procedures to ensure an efficient turn-around time with a

quality Cytogenetic analysis.

EDUCATION

( Bachelors Degree in Biology, University of Maryland,

Baltimore County, MD - August

1991

( Certifications: NCA Cytogenetic & Clinical Laboratory

Supervisor; State of Florida

EXPERIENCE

. Ameripath/ Quest Clinicical Laboratory Technologist/

Orlando, FL Cytogenetics/FISH June 2002

- Present

Equipment: Incubators, Centrifuges,

Florescent Microscope, Hybrites,

VP2000 Processor, Cytec Processor,

Metasystems Imaging Computer,

Automated Her-2 Analysis, Abbott

Florescent Probes, Microscopes,

Laminar Flow Hood, Flow Cytometer.

Duties: Chromosome/FISH Analysis &

Procedures for Prenatal and Oncology

testing. FISH Analysis for Hemepath

FISH, Urovysion and Her-2neu testing.

Chromosome Analysis. QA/QC

Procedures and TAT Statistics,

Laboratory Trainer. Reporting

Services

Animal Services Clinic Supervisor

June 1999 - June 2002

Orlando, FL Duties:

Supervision of Veterinary Technicians,

Scheduling of Contract

Veterinarians, Inventory

Control and Purchasing, Adoption

Program

Coordination, Scheduling of

Mobile Veterinary Unit,

Data Collection and Monthly

Statistics, Public Relations,

Customer Service

( MedGenetics Laboratory Technologist Nov

1993 - Present

Winter Park, FL Equipment: Incubators,

Centrifuges,

Microscopes, Laminar Flow Hood, Computer Imaging.

Duties: Chromosome Analysis & Procedures for Prenatal

and

Oncology Testing. Tissue Culture and Harvest. Cell

Line

Maintenance.

( Johns Hopkins Hospital Laboratory Technologist

Nov 1991 - Oct 1993

Kennedy Krieger Institute Equipment: Incubators,

Centrifuges,

Baltimore, MD Microscopes, Photography and Darkroom.

Duties: Chromosome Analysis & Procedures for Oncology

and Constitutional Studies.

ANGELA BIRON

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