Thedia M. Jacobs, MB(ASCP)

**** ********* ***** ? West Chester, Ohio 45069 ? 513-***-**** ?

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Laboratory Supervisor

Highly accomplished Laboratory Supervisor with over eleven

years experience working for a state-of-the-art molecular

genetics laboratory overseeing a 13-person team that

specializes in high-complexity testing. Extensive

experience in quality assurance, regulatory compliance,

and daily managerial laboratory operations. Organizer and

planner with the demonstrated aptitude to implement

effective procedures and quality improvement initiatives.

Experienced with training and coaching techniques to

optimize quality and performance. Fully versed in

laboratory safety and occupational health.

Experience

2004-present Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

(CCHMC)

Laboratory Supervisor, Clinical Molecular Genetics

Laboratory

Responsible for overseeing daily operations of the

Molecular Genetics clinical laboratory; including

delegation and coordination of work assignments,

troubleshooting of all equipment and assays, evaluation of

test results and reports prior to verification, handling

of all personnel issues, maintain and monitor quality

control, turn around time and statistics for over 50

assays offered by the lab.

Enforce and monitor quality assurance and regulatory

compliance established by the College of American

Pathologists (CAP) and CLIA.

Monitor the needs and progression of the laboratory staff

(training, tasking, and performance evaluations),

equipment (maintenance and selection), and research and

development projects (Jaundice Chip, Pharmacogenetics,

Bone Marrow Engraftment assay, Immunodeficiency assays,

qualitative and quantitative oncology testing,

Thrombophilic Polymorphism, Lysosomal, and Fatty Acid

Oxidation assays).

Development and upkeep of all laboratory protocols and

procedures; including newly developed assays.

Interface with collaborators of the Molecular Genetics

Laboratory to provide individualized results to patients.

Worked with collaborators to ensure accuracy of reporting

templates and findings.

Skilled with industry standard and advanced genetics

testing including: Southern blotting, PCR, full gene

sequencing, Real-Time PCR, Reverse Transcriptase PCR,

isolation of DNA and RNA from various tissue sample types,

sodium bisulfate treatment of DNA, and fragment analysis.

Skilled with ABI 7500, ABI 7900, Magna Pure Compact,

Magna Pure LC, ABI 3130, Third Wave Technologies, ABI

Fast 9800 thermal cycler, Surveyor sequencing program,

Sequencer sequencing program, Affymetrix Resequencing

Array, and MJ thermal cyclers.

Designed and implemented the laboratories electronic

information system using CERNER Millennium; integrated it

into CCHMC's system and managed critical upgrades.

Specialized in organizing laboratory-wide preparation for

certification by the College of American Pathologist (CAP)

and Environmental Rounds. Handled six successful

inspections.

Inspected other peer laboratories for the College of

American Pathologists (CAP).

Received the grade of "excellent" on yearly performance

evaluations for the past ten years.

1999-2004 Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Molecular Genetics Technologist I, II, III

Performed PCR, Southern blotting, restriction enzyme

digest, nucleic acid electrophoresis, fragment analysis,

real-time PCR, and sequencing techniques.

Implemented policies and procedures for daily work flow of

the laboratory.

Sample processing implementation and development.

Maintained and monitored quality management

Worked with Directors and staff to ensure proper

documentation and validation for new clinical testing.

Responsible for the creation and implementation of all new

equipment procedure manuals and maintenance.

Responsible for the training of students, technicians, and

fellows in laboratory policies and techniques.

Ensured all regulations were being met by laboratory

staff.

Answer and correct issues that arise regarding patient

safety.

Reviewed all procedure manuals and implemented changes as

needed including monitoring and upkeep of all CAP related

duties.

Education/ CERTIFICATION

University of Cincinnati, 1999

Cincinnati, OH

Bachelor of Science, Biology

American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Certified technologist in Molecular Biology, MB(ASCP)

Member of the Association of Genetic Technologists

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