Objective

To obtain a lab assistant position with a clinical laboratory to assist in the lab using my data record, computer, communication, customer services and laboratory skills.

Education

Barka Secondary School, Asmara, Eritrea 1988-1991; H.S. diploma - Yes

Experience

Lab Technician, LabCorp, RTP, NC, November 2021 - present

Unpack, sort and receive pathology samples in SRS

Accession pathology samples into multiple computer systems (SRS, LCLS, DEC, Exemplar) by assigning each sample a unique, computer generated ID number

Maintain required documentation, including proper specimen handling, labeling, and preparation of worksheets

Maintain specimen identification and integrity throughout all processes.

Dispose and label biohazard waste appropriately.

Perform a Quality Control check of all assigned cases.

Troubleshoot specimen issues

Specimen Processing Specialist, LabCorp, RTP, NC, August 2020 - November 2021

Unpacked, sorted and routed clinical samples to the appropriate testing labs

Received unaccessioned specimens in SRS

Accession clinical samples into LIS by assigning each sample a unique, computer generated ID number

Document incoming and outgoing specimen tracking utilizing the LabCorp SRS tracking system.

Dispose and label biohazard waste appropriately

Troubleshoot specimen issues

Trouble Clerk Lab Assistant, LabCorp, RTP, NC, August 2019 - August 2020

Received incoming specimens in accordance with departmental SOPs

Aliquot specimens for initial drug and SVT screening

Used blind quality control specimens

Properly documented Chain of Custody transfer paperwork

Maintained a clean and orderly work station in accordance with departmental SOP

Assisting in the receipt of samples via FedEx or through official couriers

Knowledge of various sample types and the testing requirements set forth by the testing authority

Evaluating adequate volume and sample type

Canceling samples within the sample management system due to differing criteria

Researching, troubleshooting, and resolving sample and client issues

Clinical Laboratory Assistant, LabCorp, RTP, NC, 2011-2019

Collected, labeled, and processed urine, blood, and oral samples and generate test reports

Consistently entered data with minimal errors and kept clean testing environment

Troubleshot quality control issues and reported them immediately to supervisor

Entered data, collected logs, and generated daily reports

Confirmations Aliquoting pour ups

Locating of samples needing to be aliquotted

Transfer of samples to GCMS/LCMS

Clinical Laboratory Assistant, Mass General Hospital, Boston, MA, 2007-2010

Served as administrative support to the technical staffs

Maintained inventories and kept the laboratory environment clean and safe

Communicated with clients, doctors and nurses for testing and reports

Collected and treated urine, blood, and oral samples and generated test reports

Recorded test information and filed laboratory reports in the system

Skills

Ability to operate laboratory for sample collections and generate test reports, Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook), Ability to execute regular housekeeping to upkeep neat and orderly facilities, can communicate, lead groups and operate laboratory tools and technologies, knowledge of EHS practices, team player

References

Available upon request.

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