Manager Quality Control

Location:

Burlingame, CA

Posted:

August 11, 2016

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OBJECTIVE

I am seeking a CLS position with an opportunity to expand my knowledge in the field. My interest in the field extends to applied clinical projects as well as aiding in the education/training of future CLS. EDUCATION

2002 – 2004 California State University, San Francisco Clinical Laboratory Scientist Credential

§ Cumulative G.P.A. 3.57

§ Certificate of CLS Internship Program

1998 - 2000 University of California, Davis

B.S. Microbiology

§ Cumulative G.P.A. 3.00

1994 – 1998 California State University, Fresno

Undergraduate, biology major

§ Cumulative G.P.A. 3.38

§ Rodman Scholar

§ Agricultural Ambassador

LICENSURE

California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License, 2004. WORK EXPERIENCE

11/2014 – present Palo Alto Medical Foundation San Carlos, CA Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist

My duties include processing and analyzing specimens in chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis and serology. I operate the following platforms: Dade Dimension VISTA, Sysmex Xn2000, Stago Compact, iChem VELOCITY. I train personnel in various clinical platforms. Perform monthly quality control maintenance, data submission, review and assessment. Perform various lead projects from biyearly linearity testing, new method validations, calibration troubleshooting, CAP proficiency review and submission, writing SOP and various instructional tools as well as materials management.

10/2009 – 11/2014 Palo Alto Medical Foundation Palo Alto, CA Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist

My duties included processing and analyzing specimens in chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, and body fluid analysis. I operated the following platforms: Dade Dimension VISTA, Sysmex Xt2000i, Stago Compact, iChem VELOCITY, and IVOS II.

7/2008 – 10/2009 Sutter Health Shared Laboratory Livermore, CA Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist

My duties included processing and analyzing specimens in chemistry, serology, coagulation, and molecular biology departments. I trained personnel in various clinical platforms. My duties extended to QC monitoring of general chemistry department. I maintained inventory for control material as well as ordering. Performed as the CAP lead in preparing for inspection within the chemistry department. I was also a member of a CAP inspection team as a chemistry inspector. Member of the Sutter Health Chemistry Technical Work Group, in which decisions on test development, platform selection, and standardization of normal and abnormal clinical ranges are made. 12/2007 – 7/2008 Sutter Health Shared Laboratory Livermore, CA Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Supervisor

Supervised departments in chemistry, including special chemistry; coagulation; hematology; urinalysis; and molecular biology. Reviewed and monitored QC for the above departments. Resolved any analytical issues within these departments; working with technical specialists, laboratory manager or director and/or medical director. Was at times the liaison between other Sutter affiliates and the technical specialists when analytical issues were apparent in instruments across Sutter laboratories. Coordinated test development and implementation of various assays on different platforms. My duties extended to general supervision and training of staff. Processed and analyzed specimens.

10/2006 – 12/2007 Mills-Peninsula Health Services San Mateo, CA Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist

My duties included test development and implementation, which includes validation of assays on different platforms, writing SOPs, monitoring QC, keeping inventory and ordering reagents, and training personnel. My duties extended to general supervision of staff.

11/2004 – 10/2006 Stanford Medical Center Stanford, CA Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Processed and analyzed specimens within the chemistry department meeting turn-around-time, quality control, and quality assurance. Very familiar with therapeutic drug monitoring, blood gas, routine chemistries, and special chemistries including immunology and virology. Performed as weekend supervisor on a rotating basis; troubleshooting any issues that may arise and monitoring quality control and quality assurance and running specialty tests. Validated new assay methods. Have taken the role of laboratory information’s systems (LIS) super user; learning new LIS and training staff on new platforms. Perform daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly maintenance on the following instruments: Dade Behring BNProSpec, Abbot Diagnostics IMx System, Dade Behring Dimension RxL Max, Abbot Diagnostics TDx/FLx, Beckman Synchron Clinical System LX20, Chiron Diagnostics 800 Series (865), Radiometer ABL 825, iSTAT 1, Beckman 360 pH/Temp/mV meter, Hydrasys Sebia Electrophoresis, DSX System by Dynex Magellan Bioscience. Manual special chemistries include fluorescent antinuclear antibodies done by Diasorin kit and anti-DNA done by Immunoconcepts kit.

LIS includes: Meditech, Sunquest SmarTerm version 10.0a, MISYS Laboratory version 5.4.2. SKILLS

Languages: English and Spanish

Computer Skills: MS Excel, MS Word, Epic, Meditech, Sunquest, Sunquest SMART Select, MISYS, Unix and Windows operating systems, database structures Clinical Lab Skills: Application and theory of chemistry, molecular biology, coagulation, blood banking, microbiology, hematology, urinalysis, and serology. Personal Attributes: cooperative, assertive, committed, dedicated, dependable, energetic, enthusiastic, personable, productive, reliable, well organized, and able to work well both independently and in a group. REFERENCES

Melissa Beltran, CLS

Clinical Accessioning Manager

Illumina

800 Saginaw Dr.

Redwood City, CA 94063

650-***-****

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Allison Nomura, CLS

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11633 San Vicente Blvd