Philana D. Hackett
Wallington, NJ 07057
*************@*****.***
EDUCATION
B. S. Biology, Fairleigh Dickinson University (2011)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Flow Cytometry Lab Technologist, Lab Corp - Cranford, NJ 9/2012-
Present
. Process samples (blood, tissue, etc.) pursuant to Standard Operating
Procedures
. Perform Quality Control to evaluate the validity of the results obtained.
. Maintain appropriate records as required by the department, the company
and various regulatory agencies
. Sample analysis via WinList 3D/32 and Cell Tracks Analyzer II
. Working knowledge of PBMC assays/SOPs
. Cell Search Circulation Tumor Cell training
. Daily use of instruments: BD FACS Canto, BD Calibur and FC 500
. Troubleshoot instruments for Quality Assurance/Calibration
. Working knowledge of MS Office and SharePoint
Specimen Management Specialist, Lab Corp - Cranford, NJ 09/2011-
09/2012
. Prepared all specimens received for testing by Clinical Technologists in
designated laboratory departments
. Ensured proper handling and container management for specimen transfers,
storage and inspection
. Make service calls for labeling issues/error
. Communicate with Project Managers/Monitors for site errors with sampling
shipping, receiving and labeling
. Trained new employees on Apollo System
Lead Bank Teller, Chase - Old Bridge, NJ 04/2009-
09/2011
. Processed customer transactions within established guidelines
. Excelled in meeting customer satisfaction goals
. Excelled in working in a fast paced environment
. Traveled as a Washington Mutual Teller while banks merged
Bank Teller, Valley National Bank - Manalapan, NJ 05/2008-01/2009
. Processed and balanced individual cash transactions
. Maintained high standards of customer service
. Completed end of day transaction reconciliations
Customer Sales Associate, Macy's Inc. - Freehold, NJ 04/2005-
01/2009
. Provided excellent customer service while obtaining maximum sales results
. Consistently exceeded sales standards on a quarterly and seasonal basis
. Ensured excellent visual presentation in the store
ACTIVITIES
Publicist, Pre-Health Professional Club - Farleigh Dickinson University