Medical Technician
Resume:
DEXTER A. GARTRELL
AUSTELL, GEORGIA 30106
PH. 678-***-****
Email: ******.********@*****.***
SUMMARY
1. Experienced in manufacturing, clinical and research environments in
both the military and civilian sector.
2. Experienced in broad range of bacteriological and biomedical
studies and biochemical assays, including chemical, macro- and
microscopic analysils. Adept at STAT lab coverage, ELISA and related
techniques.
3. Record of superior performance evaluations; approved for Security
clearance.
4. Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with colleagues and
subordinates, and to provide skilled management of inventory,
instrument maintenance, and safety functions.
5. Excellent health, willing to travel and/or relocate.
6. Personal and professional references available on request.
EXPERIENCE
Dendreon Corporation Union City, Ga. September 2010 - November 2014
SENIOR QUALITY CONTROL ASSOCIATE I
7. Perform routine and non-routine analysis of raw materials, in-
process products, and finished products during release or stability
testing to include LAL Endotoxin, ELISA, Flow Cytometry, CBC, Cell
Viability and Gram Stains.
8. Management of generated laboratory data in LIMS environment.
9. Assist in the management of test samples, reagents and materials
used in the laboratory per approved procedures.
10. Perform routine laboratory equipment maintenance.
11. Performs testing in support of method validation studies.
12. Trainer of QC personnel.
13. Revises and updates SOPs.
14. Shift lead for staff of ten analyst.
Physicians Immediate Med P.C. Buford, Ga. 2000-Present(Part time)
CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST
15. Responsible for all in-house laboratory functions to include
testing, and maintaining related instrumentation.
16. Performs all phlebotomy procedures to include pediatrics.
17. Other areas trained in and proficient in include IV therapy, XRAYs,
injections, EKG, wound care and patient triage.
American Red Cross Southern Region Douglasville, Ga. 2006-2009
MANUFACTURING LEAD LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST
18. Responsible for the receipt and triage of incoming imports and
donated units for manufacture into transfusable blood products.
19. Supervised team of five employees in production areas of
laboratory.
20. Perform and review QC of all related laboratory equipment.
21. Perform and supervise processes involved in manufacturing blood
components for transfusion products.
Inhibitex, Inc. Alpharetta, Ga. 2002-2006
QUALITY CONTROL ANALYST II
22. Conduct routine and non-routine analysis of raw materials, in-
process and finished drug substance and drug product.
23. Perform QC proficiency tests, testing of clinical, pre-clinical and
research samples and validation.
24. Calibrate and maintain lab equipment.
25. Assist in writing, revision, and updating of SOPs.
26. Conform to good manufacturing and good laboratory practices.
27. Perform data analysis and development of next step in testing.
28. Work with QC team to analyze over 1000 donor plasma samples per
week to obtain at least 3% hit rate for possible inclusion in
company leading drug candidate.
Aids Research Consortium of Atlanta(ARCA) Atlanta, Ga. 1999-2002
RESEARCH LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
29. Perform various laboratory duties in support of research into
HIV/AIDS.
30. Coordinate laboratory testing needs with local reference
laboratories.
31. Assist in maintaining and analyzing patient data for ongoing
pharmaceutical trials.
32. Additional duties at The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
using flow cytometry and other immunological techniques to measure
the immune response of various research treatments in HIV-1
infection.
National Cancer Institute / SAIC-Frederick Clinical Services Program
Frederick, Md. 1993-1998
RESEARCH TECHNICIAN
33. Perform various assays in support of the Clinical Services Program.
These included cytotoxicity, proliferation, ELISA and other
immunological procedures.
34. Receive and process patient samples for use in clinical monitoring
assays. These include ficolling whole blood, bone marrow, and
leukopheresis for separation of mononuclear cells, performing cell
counts, viability, and cryopreservation of cells for future use.
35. Maintain and process cell culture for use in the Clinical
Monitoring Laboratory.
Quest Diagnostics Baltimore, Md. 1991-1997
MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
36. Perform various basic and special analysis of blood, urine, semen,
and other body fluids in the Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis,
and Special Hematology departments. These include complete blood
counts and identification of maturation stages in normal and
abnormal cells.
37. Operate and maintain related instrumentation.
United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious
Disease(USAMRIID) Frederick, Md. 1989-1993
BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH TECHNICIAN
38. Perform administrative duties in support of research into defense
against biological agents-primarily toxins.
39. Serve as Non-commissioned Officer in charge of Immunology and
Molecular Biology; manage inventory, maintenance and safety
conditions for a staff consisting of 11 military and 18 civilian
personnel.
40. Perform various biochemical toxin assays, including purifying toxin
and antibodies by chromatographic methods, conducting tests of
toxin potency and efficacy of antibodies by mouse injection,
determine concentration of toxin and antibody by ELISA techniques.
41. Maintain and process cell culture and monitor safety and chemical /
biological hazards within the department.
EDUCATION
Lean Six Sigma
Associates Degree - Medical Laboratory Technologist; U.S. Army Advanced
Medical Laboratory School Academy of Health Sciences (1990)
Diploma; U.S. Army Basic Medical Laboratory School (1984)
Diploma; Walter F. George H.S.; Atlanta, Ga. (1983)
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