Quality Control

EUNICE O. RECOLASO

***** ******* **** **.

Murrieta, California 92563

Home Phone: 951-***-****

Cell Phone: 619-***-****

Email Add: **********@*****.***

PROFILE

A dynamic team player, bringing valuable years of experience as a Clinical Chemist Scientist (CCS) within a progressive, fast-paced medical environment using medical technology to perform clinical lab testing and/or other scientific examinations. And as a Chemist in industrial environment testing raw materials and finished products. Proactive, results-oriented, organized, reliable, QC analyst who adapts easily to new situations. Highly commended for efficiency, dependability, ability to multi-task and attention to detail.

Highly skilled with the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of modern laboratory instrumentation conforming to SOP and GLP requirements to meet safety and business directives to maintain quality standards. Knowledge in laboratory techniques such as LCMSMS, HPLC, Olympus, AA Spectrophotometer, and Ion Chromatography, as well as pH, Viscometer, KF, Potentiometric Titration and wet chemistry. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills facilitating efficient and effective team work. Uses computer software application including MS Office, MS Word, and MS Excel.

EXPERIENCED

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.; Licensed Clinical Chemist Scientist (License # MTC 725); Re-hire: June 2013 to Present; Quest Diagnostics Inc.; 33608 Ortega Hwy. San Juan Capistrano, CA. 92690; Christy A. Cordero 949-***-****. Performs and interprets moderate and high complexity tests and reports results following standard operating procedures for patient specimens, proficiency samples, and quality control. Monitor pending lists. Meets or exceeds turn-around time goals for test production and result reporting. Performs instrument and equipment calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair. Serves as a technical resource including problem solving, troubleshooting, interpreting/consulting and verifying specimen quality and test results. Experienced with hands on operation on automation such as Beckman Olympus AU640 and AU2700 Series testing Calcium, Total Protein, Potassium RBC, Lipid Panel, Automation of Lipoprotein Separation by Ultracentrifugation (HDL Subclasses) and Lipoprotein Electrophoresis-Spife 3000, Aldolase, CH 50, Amylase and Creatinine and also Architect 2000 series testing CA125 and HE4. Hyaluronic Acid test which is an enzyme-linked binding protein assay. It has been proposed that the determination of serum HA levels may be useful in distinguishing cirrhotic from non-cirrhotic liver, for assessing the degree of liver fibrosis, and for monitoring liver function. Type IIA secretory phospholipase A2 (sPLA2-IIA) test which is responsible for the release of arachidonic acid. The involvement of sPLA2-IIA in various atherogenic mechanisms would make sPLA2-IIA a promising treatment target in patients with atherosclerosis. ST2 in Triturus Analyzer (Elisa). Soluble ST2 has emerged as a novel cardiovascular marker. Ionized Calcium in Nova Analyzer. Helena SPIFE: Creatine Kinase (CK Vis Isoenzymes); Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD) Isoenzyme Panel; Alkaline Phosphatase Isoenzymes; E-170 (Modular Analyzer) which test Osteocalcin, Troponin-T, Pro-BNP and CTX.

Millennium Laboratories; Licensed Clinical Chemist Scientist (License # MTC 725); October 2012 to April 2013; Millennium Laboratories; 16981 Via Tazon San Diego, CA 92127; Perla Almazan 858-***-****. Performs a variety of standardized urinalysis tests in a toxicology laboratory for detection of prescription and illicit drugs using advanced LC-MS-MS and Olympus technology; approves reports and patient results to ordering physicians. Ensures accuracy and quality of test results meeting required turnaround times. Experienced with hands on operation on automated assay such as Olympus and Hamilton. Trained in extraction of oral fluids and urine samples using DPX Extraction Device in determination of PAIN Analytes in oral fluid by Agilent LC-MS/MS and in determination of Mitragynine and 7-OH Mitragynine (MIT) in urine using the Thermo Fisher Quantum Ultra TSQ and Transcend SPC LX4 LC-MS/MS. Extraction of urine samples using Cerex Extraction Device in determination of Low Level Buprenorphine and Norbuprenorphine of patients administered the Butrans transdermal patch by LC-MS/MS. Performs operational verification and preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment. Prepares and maintains reagents and supplies.

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.; Licensed Clinical Chemist Scientist ( License # MTC 725); October 2010 to October 2012; Quest Diagnostics Inc.; San Juan Capistrano,CA.; LC CORE LAB; Sarah Stapleton 949-***-****, may contact supervisor. Performs consistently moderate and somewhat complex clinical tests. Prepares and tests new reagents or controls and evaluates their usefulness based on standard criteria. Performs test calibration and runs Quality Control material at appropriate intervals. Evaluates the acceptability of routine analysis prior to releasing patient reports. Responsible for performing preventive maintenance and/or calibration of laboratory equipment. Experienced with hands on operation on manual and automated assays. Trained in extraction and reporting Vitamin D 25 and 1,25 and Fat Malabsorption Nutritional Vitamin D (NVD) using LC-MS-MS. Evaluates the results of instrument performance checks. Performs linearity, accuracy and precision checks as required. Participates in the bench training of medical technology trainees and provides direct and constant supervision to unlicensed staff as necessary.

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated School of Clinical Chemistry.; October 12,2009 to October 12,2010; Quest Diagnostics Inc.; San Juan Capistrano, CA.; Clinical Chemistry Laboratory training course; Anne Marsden, Program Director; Maria V. Gaines, Education Coordinator; Certificate of completion confirms the knowledge with, and has hands on practical experience in all aspects of clinical chemistry science including, but not limited to, the subspecialties of routine chemistry, endocrinology, clinical microscopy, toxicology, immunochemistry, oncology markers, urinalysis, molecular analysis and serology.

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.; Laboratory Associate; January 2008 to October 2009; Endocrine Peptide; Craig Mann 949-***-****, may contact supervisor. Experienced with hands on operation on manual assays such as PRA and RIA and automated assays such as Immulite, AFP-L3, CA125 by Architect, Reverse T3 and pipette calibrations and instrumentation such as LCMSMS testing Vitamin D.

Abbott Vascular; Nitinol Stent Operator; December 2006 to April 2007; 26531 Ynez Road, Temecula, California 92591; Jensen Monterrey 951-***-****, may contact supervisor. Trained in cutting Acculink, Dynalink and Absolute stents/tab stents by using laser equipment, expanding, loading, welding, honing, measuring, chemical cleaning, electro polishing, weighing, visual inspection, and proper labeling.

DODDS Teacher’s Aide Volunteer; Department of Defense Dependent Schools (DODDS), Yokosuka, Japan; August 2004 to March 2005. Advised and assisted college bound high school students with their academic needs, a special emphasis on Math, Science, and English. Carried out teacher’s tasks during his/her absence. Prepared classroom activities and facilitated discussions.

Calavo Growers of California; Quality Assurance Technician; June 1999 to December 1999; 15765 W. Telegraph Road, Santa Paula, California 93061; Al Valerio 805-***-****, may contact supervisor. Assigned to performed article inspection and approval of new tooling. Evaluate in-process and final assembly products according to set QC standards. Received and evaluate supplier shipments and any customer returns. Handle proper disposition of non-conforming units.

Performed a routine testing of product from line including, but not limited to: pH, viscosity, taste, appearance, headspace, oxygen content, discoloration rates, and salt content. Maintained frequent inspection of product quality throughout production line. Checked and record fruit mix and chlorine concentration in wash tanks. Performed micro-related duties such as: collecting micro samples (e.g. air, water, and swab from manufacturing/production equipments); plating of finished goods and chemical raw materials; reporting micro-plate results; identifying specimen causing possible contamination in sample(s), as applicable; preparing media; monitoring water quality, autoclave use, and incubator temperature.

Properly maintain QC inspection sheets and other related paperwork. Assist the QC Manager and other departments in the execution and analysis of process experiments (DOX) and studies (DOS).

U.S. Naval Hospital; Laboratory Assistant; May 1992 to October 1992; U.S. Naval

Base, Yokosuka, Japan; Romy Mendoza (81) ***-**-****. Worked as a volunteer in the Laboratory of the Naval Hospital. Primarily responsible for helping in all areas of the laboratory through Hematology, Microbiology, Chemistry and Blood Bank. Accessioning patients at the front desk. Trained to draw blood from patients.

COSMOS Bottling Corporation; Quality Control Chemist; April 1989 to February 1992; Valenzuela, Metro Manila, Philippines; Luz Lozano: Inspected incoming raw materials and outgoing finished products. Provided technical support to Compounding and Production Departments. Assisted R&D Chemist with study of new beverage formulations. Recorded product specifications such as pH, viscosity, specific gravity, odor, texture, and color. Maintained and calibrated lab equipment. Performed validation studies. Practiced Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and modified company procedures to comply with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Mapua Institute of Technology; Laboratory Analyst; March 1987 to February 1989;

Intramuros, Manila, Philippines. Analyzed and tested agricultural and medical products for fitness of animal and human consumption. Determined the percent composition of a known substance in a known mixture, determining the “available chlorine” in a commercial bleaching agents. Identified an element or a compound based on laboratory test and results to confirm its purity that is determining the purity of the prepared aspirin on commercial aspirin tablet. Measured the daily pH of acids and bases. Maintained and calibrated lab equipment. Performed validation studies.

EDUCATION

B.S. Major Chemistry. Mapua Institute of Technology, Manila, Philippines, 11-1988

Note: Above institution has completed comparable level of US Education as Bachelor of Science in Chemistry awarded by regionally accredited college and universities in the United States. Awarded by: AACRAO and IERF (International Education Research Foundation)

SPECIALIZED RELATED TRAINING/CERTIFICATE

CLS PROGRAM (Clinical Laboratory Scientist),Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute School of Clinical Chemistry Science, approved by the California State Department of Public Health, Division of Laboratories, 10-2009 to 10-2010.

HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography): Normal and Reversed Phase, Analysis and Purification of Proteins & Peptides, and Maintenance and Troubleshooting from Chromatography Institute of America, 09-2007.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Knowledge of Principles of qualitative and quantitative inorganic and organic chemistry; chemical laboratory techniques, materials and instrumentation; preservation techniques; test reagents; types and structures of chemicals; wastewater treatment plant methods; and basic laboratory safety procedures.

Ability to perform basic laboratory techniques; use equipment required for laboratory analysis; prepare chemical solutions; prepare and standardize laboratory reagents; follow prescribed laboratory procedures and records accurate observation of results; organized data, assess and prioritize laboratory needs, write clearly; plan and organize own work; perform moderately complex arithmetical calculations accurately; reason and learn new techniques and equipment, especially computer hardware and software; read, comprehend, and apply official documents and instruction manuals; follow oral and written instructions; work independently with creativity and initiative; and to communicate effectively with those contacted in the course of work. Commendable writing and oral ability. Develop positive work relations and outstanding motivator and hands-on skills employee. Self-motivated and confident in making independent decisions. Proven ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure. Very well organized and able to meet deadlines.

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