Quality Control Technician

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October 05, 2013

Carmen Renata Fox

Summary

Laboratory professional possessing over seven years of experience of technical laboratory work processing and

testing samples for various infectious diseases. Excels at adjusting to any type of sample analysis, including HIV

diagnosis and DNA sequencing.

Education

North Carolina State University

• Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, 12/2004

Wilson Community College

• Associate in Science, 5/2001

Skills

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DNA Sequencing Media preparation Aseptic technique

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Clinical assays Quality control Pipette

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Clinical microbiology ELISA Gel electrophoresis

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CLIA and OSHA Isolation and analysis of Purification and DNA

Compliance RNA and DNA sequencing

Experience

Laboratory Technician II, Laboratory Corporation of America 2004 – Present

• Performs GenoSure MG testing to provide HIV patients with the highest quality resistance testing

• Examines HIV viral genetic sequences to identify resistance associated mutations

• Performs laboratory testing of each antiviral to determine sensitivity or resistance to achieve final

interpretation

• Performs diagnostic nucleic acid amplification testing of HCV using plasma or serum involving washing with

alcohols and buffers

• Generates sample worksheets daily to insure a high turnaround time for patients

• Preparation of standards, controls and various reagents

• Stocks laboratory supplies

• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with OSHA and 5-S procedures, rules and

regulations

Pharmacy Technician, Eckerd Drugs 2003 – 2004

• Conducted initial check of prescriptions and entered into database

• Communicated with internal and external pharmacists regarding patient refills and insurance issues

• Participated proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels

• Effectively maintained inventory through ordering, disposal and restocking per state and federal regulations

• Assisted in filling outpatient prescriptions and OTC purchases