KATHY M. GADBOIS

Anderson Island, WA ***** 206-***-**** adprwi@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Data Scientist familiar with gathering, cleaning and organizing data for use by technical and non-technical personnel. Advanced understanding of statistical, and other analytical techniques. Highly organized, motivated and diligent with significant background in reviewing data for trends and outliers from a variety of cohorts.

Briefly, I have worked in a clinical trials laboratory for many years. I’ve been responsible for performing analysis, maintaining and troubleshooting large and small chemistry analyzers, managing other technologists, in charge of quality assurance and monitoring of quality control, evaluating data using previous history and statistics to recognize patterns for different study populations, and have provided oversight and management of the last remaining US CDC CRMLN laboratory which through standardization certifies the accuracy of many manufacturer's analytical methods for cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and triglycerides.

I'm very good at thinking out of the box and would appreciate the opportunity to use my communication skills, statistical data evaluation, an eye for quality, and working together to help make a difference in the lives of others.

I am looking for a position at this time because the U of W has decided to close this laboratory due to budget constraints.

SKILLS

Excellent communication skills, presentation skills, and highly detail oriented.

Proficient with the suite of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel.

Possess initiative, and good interpersonal relationship skills and social sensitivity such that I can relate constructively to a variety of contacts from diverse backgrounds.

I am able to serve as the analytical lead in support of a program manager.

Quality assurance standards Documentation management Database maintenance

Self-motivated

WORK HISTORY

Research Scientist/Engineer II, 06/2017 to 07/01/2020

Northwest Lipid Metabolism and Diabetes Research Laboratories

U of W – Seattle, WA

Provided technical expertise and support in the Chemistry laboratory. Performed the Abell-Kendall cholesterol reference method.

Worked with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) supervising and performing reference method analysis for Certification of Clinical Laboratories and Manufacturers to standardize and improve the accuracy of manufacturer’s lipid testing methods.

Provided support to the General Laboratory Technical Manager as needed.

Research Scientist/Engineer, Admin., 04/2013 to 06/2017

Northwest Lipid Metabolism and Diabetes Research Laboratories

U of W – Seattle, WA

Create customized reports and provide statistical data for special projects.

Facilitate the reconciliation of sample shipments and writing protocols for sample pulls and require analysis to be performed.

Completed paperwork for the destruction of samples.

Set up/edit accounts and protocols in the laboratory database.

Prepared scrips and tested new software upgrades prior to implementation to Oracle database.

Provided licensed Medical Assistant services for in-house research activities.

Manager, General Chemistry and CRMLN Laboratory, 06/2009 to 04/2013

Northwest Lipid Metabolism and Diabetes Research Laboratories

U of W – Seattle, WA

Daily evaluation of study results.

Daily evaluation of analysis runs and analyzer performance. Daily evaluation of specimen analysis progress.

Reviewed and request verification on questionable result values.

Released and generated study reports.

Laboratory Web Site Administer - Accreditation provider College of American Pathologists (CAP).

Service as point of reference internally and for manufacturers regarding technical questions pertaining to testing equipment, analysis and methods, surveys, and standardization work.

Provided analytical support when needed.

Research Technologist III, 06/1994 to 09/2008

Northwest Lipid Metabolism and Diabetes Research Laboratories

U of W – Seattle, WA

Senior chemistry analyst supervising research technologists performing HDL precipitation and HbA1c chromatographic analysis.

Perform Abell-Kendall analysis.

Perform Density Gradient Ultracentrifugation for LDL Particle Size analysis.

Research Technologist II, 06/1987 to 06/1993

Northwest Lipid Metabolism and Diabetes Research Laboratories

U of W – Seattle, WA

Coordinate and schedule analysis to conform to set turnaround times.

Recommend budget and staffing to complete analysis at predicted workload level. Identify and evaluate new equipment to improve laboratory operation,

Review data and detect questionable result values.

Prepare oral and written reports of methods, studies, and technical performance.

Research Technologist I, 11/1985 to 06/1987

Northwest Lipid Metabolism and Diabetes Research Laboratories

U of W – Seattle, WA

Perform cholesterol, free cholesterol, triglycerides, and phospholipid analysis.

Used phlebotomy skills during Boeing Study

Prepare in-house produced reagents used for analyses.

Perform instrument maintenance and troubleshooting of analyzer mechanical or programming errors. Enter, track, create, and maintain quality control documentation.

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), 05/1985 to 11/1985

Pacific Medical Center – Seattle, WA

Performed clinical medical testing using automated and manual techniques. Documented all quality control testing.

Provided test results to physicians. User of two mainframe computers.

Performed daily maintenance for one of the two mainframe computers used by facility.

MLT & Laboratory Service Representative, 07/1977 to 05/1985

Medical Arts Laboratory – Longview, WA MLT:

Performed clinical medical testing in the following areas of the laboratory: hematology, serology, coagulation, urine analysis, sperm analysis, serum electrophoresis, and manual chemistry.

Performed Phlebotomy and Electrocardiographs (EKG). Service Representative:

Traveled to surrounding communities to improve communication between the regional laboratory and their clients, while gathering ideas on how to improve service to the clients.

Out of these visits, an inservice training program was born to provide clients on-site training to improve specimen collection, processing, and ultimately the quality of the test results provided for the patients.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma

Lincoln High School - Seattle WA

Some College (No Degree)

Lower Columbia College - Longview, WA

Medical Laboratory Technology

Lower Columbia Medical Technology/Medical Arts Lab - Longview, WA

CERTIFICATIONS

Medical Assistant Phlebotomist (3/2010)

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) 9/1978 - I qualify as a Medical Technologist under laboratory regulations published 03/04/1990 due to the depth of my knowledge and years of experience. A degree in Medical Technology is a four year degree.

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