Medical Technologist

Education OHSU/OIT, Portland, OR

Graduated December 2007

B.S. Clinical Laboratory Science

ASCP Medical Laboratory Scientist since 2007 (Cert #226363)

ASCP Specialist in Molecular Biology since Feb 2014 (Cert #2536)

California CGMBS Feb 2014 (Cert MP-00000499)

Portland State University, Portland, OR

Graduated December 2005

B.S. Biology (Molecular/microbiology)

Experience MLS Generalist Dec 2017 to Present (Full time)

Veterans Medical Center, Roseburg, OR

Pathology and Laboratory Services

Blood Bank

Microbiology

Hematology

Chemistry

Urinalysis

Coag

Working alone on 2nd shift

CAP Inspector

MLS Micro & Molecular Feb 2016 to Dec 2017 (Full time)

Veterans Medical Center, Portland, OR

Pathology and Laboratory Services, Microbiology

Microbiologist; Blood, CSF, Urine, Stool, Respiratory, Wound culture setup and identification of pathogens

Vitek setup and interpretation

CID system setup and interpretation

Parasitology

Blood bank support

Roche AmpliPrep qPCR (HIV/HCV)

BioFire (Respiratory Viral Panel)

Cepheid (C. diff, Flu, CT-NG)

VeriGene (Blood borne pathogens)

CLS, May 2015 to Oct 2015 (Full time)

Pathway Genomics, San Diego, CA

Clinical Laboratory

Tools, equipment, and techniques;

NextGen Sequencing via Illumina MiSeq and MiSeqDX

WaferGen Library Prep for MiSeq

Hamilton Star Liquid Handler

Array Comparative Genome Hybridization (aCGH) via Agilent SureTag Labeling Kit and SureScan Scanner

aCGH Data Analysis via CytoGenomics Software

DNA quantitation via PicoGreen

Perkin Elmer LabChipDS

Senior CLS, September 2011 to May 2015 (Full time)

Sequenom Laboratories, San Diego, CA

CLIA Laboratory Technical Group

Core responsibilities;

Transfer and implementation of technology from R&D to clinical lab

Validation & verification of new processes and equipment

Process improvement within the clinical laboratory

Troubleshooting of instruments, techniques, and assays

Training of lab personnel in instrumentation, techniques, and SOPs

Authoring original SOPs for the clinical laboratory

Authoring technical and experimental proposals & reports and presenting data to the group

Proper record keeping including lab notebooks

Lab facilities design and set-up

Reagent lot QC for the clinical lab

Working in the clinical lab from extraction through data analysis

Tools, equipment, and techniques;

Illumina HiSeq 2000/2500 and cBot NextGen Sequencing platform

Illumina TruSeq Library Prep Kit

Caliper/PE LabChipGX

Caliper/PE Zephyr liquid handler

Eppendorf epMotion 5075 liquid handler

MALDI-TOF mass spectrometer

General lab equipment (nanodrop, thermocyclers, LIMS system)

*Participated in Illumina University Sequencing: Advanced Troubleshooting and Best Practices 11/26/2012

Medical Technologist, May 2008 to September 2011 (Full time)

Veterans Medical Center, Portland, OR

Pathology and Laboratory Services, Microbiology

Microbiologist; Blood, CSF, Urine, Stool, Respiratory, Wound culture setup and identification of pathogens

Kirby-Bauer setup and interpretation

CID system setup and interpretation

Parasitology

Blood bank support

Design and implementation of new molecular diagnostics section, including instrument selection, laboratory design, training of technologists, and insurance that CAP regulations were met.

oBranched DNA

oMagnaPure

oLuminex

oRoche AmpliPrep qPCR

Medical Technologist, December 2007 to December 2008 (Part time)

Oregon Health and Sciences University, Portland, OR

Pathology and Lab Services Core Lab:

Chemistry; Beckman LX and DX platforms

Coagulation; Stago STA Compact platform

Blood gas & ICA

Urinalysis

Certifications/Licenses Please See Attached

References Available Upon Request

Awards Available Upon Request

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