Majd A. McCoy
**** ***** ***** ***. *********, VA 20169
Email:*********@*****.***
Cell: 281-***-****
Career Objective:
Seeking a solid position in a dynamic institution that can utilize my scientific experience and
leadership skills and be an avid contributor while enabling me to develop new
expertise in a challenging, yet rewarding environment
Qualifications & Clinical Skills:
Certified specialist in Cytogenetics
ASCP ID: 2393 (September 2009- August 2016)
• Highly analytical and decision making skills.
• Complex thinking skills and troubleshooting skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and leadership skills.
• Functional utilization of medical data to interpret clinical cases and conduct proper analysis approach for
oncology & constitutional studies.
• Proficiency in performing standard cytogenetics wet-lab techniques of different types of cultures for
constitutional and oncology studies and troubleshooting when needed.
• Execution of variety of technical laboratory tests such as: DNA extraction, purification, and labeling
experiments to prepare BAC/PAC clones and detection.
• High technical experience in oncology FISH, HER2, and Touch Prep Protocols.
• Accurate identifying of human chromosomes for diagnostic purposes in oncology such as AML, CLL, CML,
ALL, MM, MDS and for diagnostics of pre-natal and post-natal case studies.
• Proficiency in microscopic chromosomal analysis of different types of specimens such as peripheral bloods,
bone marrows, products of conception, and solid tumors and tissues.
• Reporting final results according to the ISCN and SOPs.
• Review of post-microscopic analysis cases of other technologists before final reviews.
• Taking role in leading new technologists when analyzing and evaluating scientific data, overseeing their
training progress and supervising fellow laboratory staff.
• Management of varied projects in multiple areas of the laboratory and hospital related to new tests validation
and annual inspections.
• Ability to facilitate coworkers’ interactions through personal and tool-based skills.
• Developed proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Power Point, Excel, and ACT.
• Developed proficiency CytoVision and Ikaros Metasystems and IT EMR software: Cerner, CCAPS and
Tandem.
• Arabic language fluent, both written and spoken.
Experience:
Senior Cytogenetics Technologist
Principle Investigator and Safety Representative
Human Genetics Laboratory at Northwestern Memorial Hospital
303 E. Superior, Chicago, IL 60611 (2/2011-9/2012)
• Analysis of high complexity analytical cytogenetics testing and oncology FISH.
• Validating a variety of protocols for oncology testing and reporting.
• Drafting, revising and editing protocols for oncology cytogenetics testing such as culturing techniques,
laboratory set up, wet lab, safety requirements, and Touch Prep protocol for FISH testing and validation.
• Principle Investigator and safety representative serving as a coordinator between the Northwestern Memorial
Hospital and Northwestern University to ensure implementation of CAP/OSHA regulations and requirements
for regular inspections.
• Established a solid foundation of the safety sector of the Cytogenetics Department to comply with all QA/QC
requirements and followed up periodically to comply with CAP, Northwestern Memorial hospital’s
regulations, and city and state of IL regulations.
• Training fellow technologists and supervising them on safety protocols such as casualty disaster plan,
chemical hygiene plans, evacuation routes and major safety protocols according to NMH SOPs.
• Monitoring laboratories chemicals and keeping MSDS up to date for all chemicals ordered.
• Reviewing tests results for junior technologists before reporting to medical director.
• Established laboratory templates for documentations files, meeting minutes, and laboratory records work
sheets, and update them as needed.
• Assessed and managed safety issues and set up rescue plans in case of emergency or disasters.
• Planned agendas for safety trainings schedules, laboratory inspections and annual reviews.
• Developed study materials, trainings, tests, and inspections for staff to comply with hospital and CAP and
state regulations.
• Trained fellow residents and graduate students on laboratory skills and clinical approaches when handling
patients’ cases for cytogenetics testing.
• Managed laboratory functions including organization, helping with ordering supplies and scheduling
equipment use, and/or following up on laboratory equipment maintenance issues.
• Meeting with vendors and suppliers for selecting or ordering supplies.
• Kept logs of all warranties for all laboratory equipment, and requested all maintenances when needed.
• Engaged in all departmental meetings, and planned coworkers interactions and activities and projects.
Cytogenetics Technologist II
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Dr, Chantilly, VA 20151 (11/2006-10/2010)
Certified by NCA for Laboratory Professionals (May 2007- September 2009)
• Analysis of moderate to high complexity oncology analysis cases, constitutional bloods, and POCs.
• Incorporated FISH and Cytogenetics Analysis.
• Maintained specimen integrity and patient identification of all samples examined.
• Analyzed and interpreted data and cases’ findings accurately and reported results promptly as applicable and
according to SOPs.
• Worked with medical directors on special cases and followed up as needed if more testing was requested.
• Performed other job-related duties such as capturing and karyotyping and prepared live presentation for
continuing education sessions.
• Trained other technologists with the Ikaros Metasystems.
• Helped with validation process and examined different types of specimens (POC, blood, and bone marrow).
• Maintained the confidentiality of patient test results in accordance with HIPAA
• Management of patients’ records.
• Engaged in departments’ activities, inspections, compliance, co-workers activities and six sigma projects.
• Gold Award (2010) and Bronze Award (2007).
Administrative Assistant / part time Manager
American Air Int. Inc. & Star of Texas Auction
9207 Ponderosa Lane, Houston TX 77074 (7/2001-10/2006)
• Developed customer service, sales and product marketing skills.
• Handle day-to-day operations for clients.
• Maintained customer accounts and payroll.
• Insured deliveries to customers at scheduled times.
• Completed sales and established customer service.
• Established company’s website & increased customer awareness of products.
• Worked with vendors and manufacturers to discuss or place orders.
• Maintained an accurate database for sales, returns, and auctions revenues.
• Developed experience working with QuickBooks, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel.
• Organized marketing planning and multiple advertising projects.
• Drafted products templates and content for promotional materials (brochures, flyers)
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Cytogenetic Technology
University of Texas/ School of Health Professions at MD Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Blvd. - Unit 2 Houston, TX 77030
Graduation: August 2006
• GPA 3.53/4.0 Honors List (2001) & Deans List (2000)
Academic Clinical Experience & Rotations:
• Prenatal/postnatal clinical rotation at Kleberg Cytogenetics Lab (2006)
Baylor College of Medicine
One Baylor Plaza, MS NAB 2015 Houston, TX, 77030, U.S.A.
• Oncology clinical rotation at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Oncology Laboratory (2006)
Activities and volunteering:
• Volunteer - Vita-Care Pharmacy, Houston TX (6/2003-12/2003)
- Answered customer inquiries and developed a large personal customer care.
- Filled prescriptions, communicated with physicians, and assisted customers with purchases.
- Maintained and managed cash transactions in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintained a record of medications filled, ordered, and expired.
• Volunteer- Eckerd Pharmacy, Missouri City, TX (5/2003)
• Volunteer- Children’s Art Project at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center (11/2005)
• Member of Association for Genetic Technologists- AGT (2006-2009)
• Member of the CEENT TEAM at the Cytogenetics Department to help address departmental
matters, find solutions for any issues, while focusing on team work (2007-2010)
• Economic Sector Intern at the Jordanian Embassy in Washington, D.C. (11/2010-1/2011)
• Active attendee of The Lymphoma Foundation (2011-present)
• Creator of the social media group: Global Cytogenetics Technologists Group (5/2007-present)