PROFILE: Dedicated laboratory scientist with ** years of experience well-versed in medical protocols

and managing chemistry, urinalysis, hematology, coagulation, blood bank and microbiology analysis of body fluids. Excellent multitasker with good communication and problem-solving abilities. Skilled at keeping work area clean and equipment well-maintained.

QUALIFICATIONS

2 years’ experience as Medical Laboratory Technician

● 2 years’ experience as Research and Development Food Science Technician

6+ years’ experience as Quality Assurance Lab technician in Manufacturing Vitamin Supplement

2+ years’ experience as Quality Assurance Inspector in Manufacturing Vitamin Supplement

2+ years’ experience as Quality Control technician in Food Technology

Held “SECRET” Security Clearance

21 years’ experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician in the United States Navy

Bilingual in English and Spanish in verbal and writing

Proficient in ARIBA SAP, MS Word, MS Excel, Internet Explorer, Outlook, Power Point

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Medical Laboratory Technician (January 2022 – Present)

Interacts with laboratory customers professionally. Responds to telephone inquiries courteously and in a timely manner. Practices pleasant communication both internally and externally.

Meets established testing protocols for precision and accuracy in a timely and efficient manner. Recognizes critical, abnormal, and unacceptable test results and follows-up according to established protocols.

Independently perform Moderately Complex, or Waived tests {qualitative and quantitative}. Performs High Complexity testing only with the oversight of a Medical Technologist, or with review by a Supervisor or Manager.

Demonstrates dependability, reliability, and independent judgment. Recognizes priorities to accommodate department needs and acceptance of appropriate authority.

Maintains instruments following procedural calibrations, quality control, and daily maintenance and troubleshooting when necessary.

Processes specimens for analysis by entering accurate patient demographic information and laboratory test orders into the laboratory information system {LMS}, while ascertaining adequacy of patient information as well as sample integrity.

Assists with the training and orienting of new employees, students and residents, using established competency and workstation operational guidelines.

Monitors and maintains supplies for those functions for which the position is responsible; uses materials and reagents in a cost-effective manner.

Follows all biohazard, chemical, and sharps safety measures. Maintains a safe work environment.

R&D Food Science Technician (June 2019 – December 2021)

Self-driving, highly engaging and work comfortably across a wide spectrum (production plant personnel to senior executives) with ability to work in locations which are two hours apart for periods of extended duration.

Expert in pasta drying; assist plants in optimizing drier curves at all plants for quality and cost improvements. Leads projects to improve quality and improve outputs for all pasta items.

Designs, conducts test work plant trials at pasta pilot plant. Excellent organizational and project management skills. Solid expertise in food formulations and understanding of food systems.

In-charge of the Shelf-Life Studies for all finished pasta goods (Short & Long) and sauces (Marinara and Stir Fry) to determine and validate the length of time of a product retains its quality under certain storage conditions.

EmergenC Vitamin Quality Inspector/Analytical Chemist (July 2011 – June 2019)

Monitors and documents sampling and inspection of incoming materials, sampling/testing of end products and records information in compliance with procedures and guidelines.

Experienced in the use of Particle Size Estimation by Dry Sieving which determines particle size distribution by the Sieve Shaker RoTap, Identification of Raw Materials using FT-NIR Bruker MPA (Multi-Purpose Analyzer, QCP 110) and PerkinElmer Spectrum One FT-IR Spectrometer QCP 103, Water Activity 4TEV Decagon Device to analyze the water activity of a sample, and Loss on Drying (USP 37, NF-32 S1; Chapter 731) which determines the amount of volatile matter of any sample.

HM – Radiation Health Technician, US NAVY (January 2003 – June 2007)

Performs duties of radiation monitor, radiation surveys, gas, and liquid analyses with knowledge of the medical aspects relating to personnel exposed to ionizing radiation

Decisively exceeded the Radiological Controls (RadCon) inspection while serving onboard the USS Emory S. Land (AS-39) as the Leading Petty Officer by maintaining exposure records and physical examinations – Result – zero discrepancies.

HM – Cytology Technician, US NAVY (May 1994 – December 2001)

Outstanding Leadership and team-work abilities, lead the department of 11 personnel to pass the College of American Pathologists (CAP) inspection – Result – zero discrepancies.

Highly experienced in performing clinical and diagnostic procedures in a cytology laboratory. Profound knowledge of cell evaluation, microscopic analysis, and needle biopsy specimens.

HM –Advanced Medical Laboratory Technician, US NAVY (Mar 1987-May 1994)

Supervise, train and direct 4 lab assistants and 9 medical laboratory technicians engaged in laboratory testing. Developed a new specimen order-entry method for all clinics in the Tidewater area, which ensures prompt processing, diminished result turnover time from 8 to 2 days.

Sustains working areas, safe, clean, organized and well identified by ensuring all quality assurance inspections are performed in compliance with Standard Operative Procedures (SOP).

Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, such as blood or urine, using microscope or automatic analyzer to detect abnormalities or diseases and enter findings into LIMS.

Select and prepare specimens and media for all cultures, using aseptic technique and knowledge of medium components and cell requirements. Analyze the results of tests or experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical or electrical devices. Investigate all laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Medical Laboratory Technician Lebanon, PA. 2022-Present

Food Science R&D Laboratory Technician Harrisburg, PA. 2019-2022

Laboratory Technician/Analytical Chemist Carlisle, PA. 2013-2019

Quality Assurance, Alacer/Pfizer Carlisle, PA 2011-2013

Quality Control, Unilever Pasta Foods Harrisburg, PA 2009-2011

Pharmacy Technician, PharMerica Harrisburg, PA. 2009-2009

Level I Operator, Ames True-Temper Camp Hill, PA 2008-2009

Hospital Corpsman, United States Navy NLON SUBASE, CT 1986-2007

EDUCATION/TRAINING

B.S. in Liberal Arts, Excelsior College, Albany, New York 2005

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