Medical Laboratory Scientist

Kathleen Wingate BS, MLS (ASCP)

I am a results oriented, innovative, multi-talented, experienced Medical

Laboratory Scientist. I have excellent verbal and written communication

skills. I also enjoy research, and I am looking for a new opportunity that

will utilize these skills.

I am currently working in the Mayo Clinic Personalized Genomics Lab as a

Clinical Laboratory Scientist. PGL's clinical research has included

Pharmacogenetic Testing of CYP2C9, VKORC1 Alleles for Warfarin dosing. The

outcome of this research was reduced hospitalization. Other PGL testing

includes Cytochrome p450 enzyme polymorphisms, pharmacogenetic testing and

genetic testing.

In addition to Medical Laboratoy Science education, I earned a Molecular

Diagnostics Certificate from MSU, completed MSU course in Concepts in

Immunodiagnostics and Clinical Flow Cytometry, and also completed

Understanding Molecular Pathology from CACLME. I also recently completed

the Mayo Clinic Bronze and Silver Quality Certificates and Florida

licensure for Clinical Laboratory Scientist.

My background includes these experiences: multiple areas of the Clinical

Lab and in Hemostasis Research at the Loyola Medical School, in Industrial

Quality and Process Control, and in Secondary Science Education. I have

been trained in Immunology, Chemistry, Hematology and Blood Bank and

Molecular Diagnostics and Pharmacogenetics. I have successfully educated

others, participated in a Roche PCR HIV/HCV IND (Investigative New Drug)

and contributed in the FDA validation of the STA Coagulation Instrument. I

have also been very valuable in preparing for lab inspections due to my

quality control experience.

In the Hemostasis and Thrombosis Research Laboratory at Loyola Medical

School, I participated in Coagulation research of anti-thrombotic drugs.

This experience along with my Medical Laboratory Scientist education will

give me a good background to work in a variety of projects and areas. Also,

I always contribute positively to a team.

Kathleen Wingate BS, MLS(ASCP)

4710 14th Ave NW

Rochester, MN 55901

507-***-****; cell: 507-***-****

*********@*****.***

Objective: To work in a position which utilizes my Medical Laboratory

Science and communication skills.

Professional Experience:

Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (November 2007 to present)

Personalized Genomics Laboratory Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Days

Performed Genetic testing and Pharmacogenetic testing by utilizing the

Qiagen EZ1 advanced and EZ1 Classic, Luminex, Agilent, QIAxcel, QIAgility,

Viaflow, Step One Plus (RT,) ABI ViiA7 (RT), ABI 7500 (RT), ABI 3130 and

3730 sequencer and fragment analysis systems. Analyzed molecular testing

utilizing Gene Maker and Mutation Surveyor for six genetic tests in

Cardiovascular and Immunology, and twenty pharmacogenetic tests.

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, Elmhurst, IL (March 2000 to October 2007)

Immunology Technologist, Days: Performed Fluorescent Antibody testing,

Protein electrophoresis utilizing the Sebia system and the Image, PCR CHGC

testing on Roche Cobas Amplicor, CHGC on LCX, RPR and VDRL, Minividas, EIA

testing utilizing IMX, Quantum, Aptus Instrument, Unicap Allergy, and ELX

800 Microplate System.

AutoLab and BloodBank Generalist, Midnights: Performed testing in

Hematology, Chemistry, BloodBank and Micro. Operated Hitachi 917, Abbott

Axsym, IRIS, Coulter GenS, Stratus CS, MDA II and Coag-A-M the MTX II.

Utilized Softlab and Softbank computer systems. Performed gram stains,

differentials, urinalysis, fluid testing, BB panels and component prep.

Lifesource Blood Services, Glenview, Illinois (April 1999 to March 2000)

Testing Technologist: Contributed innovative ideas to a new Nucleic Acid

Testing lab utilizing the Roche Cobas Amplicor and Hamilton MicroLab AT2

Plus for an IND. Screened donor blood for HIV and HCV and operated DOMS

(Data Output Management System.) Safety team member.

Maple Leaf Bakery, Franklin Park, Illinois (August 1997 to April 1999)

Quality Control Technician: Performed audits of a French bread line and a

bagel line and facilitated improvements in quality. Attended HACCP, STOP

and Food Allergen Symposiums. Was a Safety and HACCP team participant and

completed DuPont STOP (Safety Training Observation Program.) Helped to

develop a Recall program and an Allergen Awareness program.

Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois (August 1994 to

August 1997)

Research Assistant for Dr. Fareed in Hemostasis/Thrombosis Research Lab:

Used ELISA, ACL, Platelet Aggregometer, Fibrometer, Flow Cytometer,

Spectrophotmeter instruments. Validated STA analyzer for FDA. Performed

Library searches, Phlebotomy, Report writing, Graphs, Lotus, and Excel.

Licenses:

Florida Licensure for Clinical Laboratory Scientist, (Florida Department of

Heatlh)

Blood Banking, Microbiology, Serology, Molecular Pathology, Hematology,

Immunohematology, Clinical Chemistry

Education:

2009, CACLME, Understanding Molecular Pathology

December 2007, Michigan State Univ., Concepts in Immunodiagnostics and

Clinical Flow Cytometry

June 2007, Michigan State University, Molecular Laboratory Diagnostics

Certificate

March 2000, American Institute of Baking, Manhattan, Kansas, Science of

Baking Certification

1998, DuPont STOP (Safety Training Observation Program)

July 1994

Foster G. McGaw Hospital/Loyola University, Illinois, MT diploma, MT (ASCP)

Certification

August 1991

Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri

Bachelor of Science Overall GPA: 3.8 Major GPA: 4.0

Major: Biology, Minor: Chemistry,

Teaching Certificate: Secondary Education

Recognitions: Phi Kappa Phi (Honor Society); Tri-Beta (Biology Honorary);

Kappa Delta Pi(Education); Public Education 1990 Scholarship Award;

Pianist, Violinist, Choir member.

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