Data Entry Lab Equipment

ALLISON MCCLAIN

BIOTECHNOLOGIST

Phone: 901-***-**** Email: ********.*******@*****.***

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly adaptive, versatile, and resourceful Laboratory Professional.

Strong background in biology, biotechnology and chemistry laboratory techniques.

Team player, proficient at learning new concepts, working well under pressure, and effective communicator.

EDUCATION

Southwest tennessee community college Memphis, TN

Associates of Applied Science Biotechnology Technician Program May 7, 2016

Honors Academy

Sum Cum Laude

Current GPA: 3.8

QUALIFICATIONS

LABORATORY SKILLS

Magnetic Bead Cell Isolation

Aseptic Techniques

Sterile Techniques

DNA Extraction

PCR

Antibiotic Assay

ISO Class 5 and 7 Clean Room

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Lynx 1800 troubleshooting capabilities

Lynx 730i troubleshooting capabilities

Hamilton troubleshooting capabilities

Lab Equipment Maintenance

Technical Writing skills

Able to troubleshoot test samples and calibrate instruments such as pH meter

Packages/Tools: Microsoft Office and Basics of Computer Hardware and Software

Microsoft Excel

EXPERIENCE

INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES Cordova, TN

Tissue Processing Technician MAR 2023-Present

Prepare and process allograft tissue that is used for surgical implantation

Use aseptic technique, machinery, instrumentation, and equipment to evaluate,

cut, shape and package implantable grafts that meets specification

Accurately complete paperwork and perform data entry where required

Preform scheduled cleaning of clean rooms per SOP

Perform lab support functions such as, set-up and breakdown of clean rooms,

in some cases, properly clean instruments per SOP and handling of donor tissues

Prepare grafts to be sent for sterilization and received them back in with required paperwork

Quest Diagnostics Memphis, TN

Lab Associate I AUG 2021-MAR 2023

Process samples via a magnetic bead cell isolation process in accordance with SOP

Quantify WBCs for assay plating.

Operate clinical instruments, troubleshooting errors and document maintenance.

Prepares reagents for sample testing

Performs routine maintenance on instrumentation

Assist in the trouble shooting of instrumentation

Assist in resolving discrepancies with patient samples

riviana foods Memphis, TN

Quality Assurance Technician AUG 2019-AUG 2021

Keeps work areas organized and sanitary according to set standards

Follows standard operating processes and procedures

Adheres to GMP's, HACCP, OSHA and company policies and procedures

Responsible for own personal safety and safety of others in working area

Gathers product samples to perform routine and periodic qualitative and periodic quantitative analyses to ensure product is within specification

Inputs data into various operating systems including, but not limited to SAP, Excel and Access

Trends collected data and utilizes information to coach operators to operate within control limits

Calibrates equipment as required to ensure accuracy and maintains lab equipment and general housekeeping of lab

Demonstrate proficiency in operation of equipment including, but not limited to, cookers, dryers and packaging equipment

cognate bioservices Memphis, TN

Manufacturing Associate I OCT 2018 – AUG 2019

Assist in the production, formulation and banking of cellular products.

Prepare/write technical reports and other GMP required documents including standard operating procedures, product specifications, equipment specifications and batch production records.

Provide support in validation efforts related to the manufacturing process.

Participate in all aspects of manufacturing activities including raw material support and cell culture.

Assist in the development and maintenance of process databases.

Participate and assist in the transfer of technology related to new cell processing and/or manufacturing projects.

antech diagnostics Southhaven, MS

Parasitology Tech II Nov 2016 – Aug 2018

Process ova and parasite specimens

Spilt specimens for Giardia ELISA when required.

Accurately label processing tubes when building loads.

Read ova and parasite slides and report results

Perform routine testing which may include fecal egg count, Baermann, Giardia ELISA, C. difficile toxin, Cryptosporidium Giardia IFA, fecal occult blood and Parvovirus antigen testing on samples

Serology Tech, Urinalysis, Hematology Tech

Sets up and runs lab tests.

Reads and releases test results and evaluates the results of other staff.

Performs equipment maintenance activities.

Strong knowledge of lab equipment and procedures.

Strong knowledge of quality control and calibration.

Transnetyx Cordova, TN

Toxicologist Lab Tech (contract) Jun 2016 – Jul 2016

Assist hospital physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses and medical conditions by providing clinical testing and specimen analysis.

Conduct lab tests in the areas of urinalysis collections.

Prepare chemical solutions, reagents and specimens for perform laboratory tests

Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.

RESEARCH PROJECT

Phylogenetic Analysis of CytB Mitochondrial Gene in Thomomys, California Pocket Gopher

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