Laura L. Fritz

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Career Objective

Seeking a position as a technical consultant.

Experience

South Bend Medical Foundation, Elkhart, IN 2008 to Present

Medical Laboratory Technician

Working as a generalist MLT in a full service medical laboratory of a 325 bed hospital. Perform specimen analysis

ensuring that turnaround times are met by running specimens according to priority level. Experience in Chemistry,

Urinalysis, Hematology, Transfusion Services, Microbiology and Phlebotomy. Perform quality control, routine

maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation according to laboratory procedures.

Bayer HealthCare, Elkhart, IN 1998 to 2006

Assistant Research Scientist

Hired as a temporary employee and later hired as a permanent employee. Performed routine testing of OEM blood

glucose instruments for FDA approval and market release. Wrote SOPs and developed data sheets for the testing

required for validating the instruments. Performed analysis on data collected for validation. Instrumental in trouble

shooting problems with the reagent strip. Helped with compiling Technical Review books. Participated in in-house

donor studies by getting informed consent from participants, running samples on reference instruments, and running

tests on the instruments being tested. Assured that completed data sheets met good laboratory practices, ISO and

FDA requirements. Compiled monthly competitive intelligence reports concerning diabetes care industry, which were

sent to all levels of management including the company president.

Manpower at Bayer Healthcare, Elkhart, IN 1996 to 1998

Laboratory Technician

Compiled data on the Neonatal Glucometer to be used for validating the unit for FDA approval and market release.

Instrumental in troubleshooting problems with the system's reference chip. Created spreadsheets using Symphony

software. Helped with compiling Technical Review books

Corporate Staffing Resources at Solvay Enzymes, Inc., Elkhart, IN 1995 to 1996

Laboratory Technician

Performed various analyses to determine the enzyme activity levels of alpha-amylases, transglucosidase, and de -

branching enzymes in both aqueous and immobilized states. Worked in conjunction with pilot plant and production

plant supervisors to detect better processing and manufacturing methods. Also worked with senior scientists to

develop more accurate analytical methods.

Environmental Services of America, South Bend, IN 1992 to 1995

Acting Laboratory Manager, Scott City, MO 8/1994 - 12/1994

Set up laboratory for high volume production, wrote standard operating procedures, trained laboratory technicians,

ensured laboratory compliance to EPA standards, released laboratory analysis and ensured accuracy of data.

Laboratory Supervisor, 1994 - 1995

Ensured samples were processed in a timely manner; trained and supervised three laboratory employees, and

communicated vital information with plant, general management and clerical staff. Prepared and tested samples for

analysis of various chemical properties including BTUs, PCBs, pesticides, metals, halogens, and moisture content.

Utilized analytical instrumentation including GC, ICP, calorimeter, visible spectroscopy, and Karl Fisher moisture

titration.

Chemical Analyst, 1993 - 1994

Laboratory Technician, 1992 - 1993

Corporate Staffing Resources at Miles, Inc., Elkhart, IN 1991 to 1992

Chemical Analyst, Consumer Healthcare Division

Quality Assurance, Effervescent Products

Utilized robotic and manual preparation of samples and standards for analysis of active ingredients by HPLC.

Performed analysis and validation of chromatography. Ensured guaranteed release times were met, filed run sheets,

prepared mobile phase, and performed basic troubleshooting of HPLC and robotic systems. Performed quality control

on Alka-Seltzer products, testing for active ingredient composition.

Education

Ivy Tech, South Bend, IN 2008

Associate Degree, Medical Laboratory Technician

Indiana University at South Bend, South Bend, IN 1991

B.A., Biology, Minor: Chemistry

University of Toronto, Toronto Canada 2002

Certificate in Internet Competitive Intelligence

Certifications

Certified Medical Laboratory Technician, American Society of Clinical Pathologists

Certificate in Internet Competitive Intelligence, University of Toronto, Toronto Canada

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