Molecular Technologist
Resume:
DEBRA M. HARRISON
**** ******** ****** - ********, ** 02726
774-***-**** **********@*****.***
EDUCATION
Bristol Community College Fall River, MA
Associate in Science in Life Sciences Dec. 2018
Concentrations: Biotechnology and Forensic DNA
Dean’s List – All Semesters: GPA: 3.4/4.0
Internship: Bristol Community College (Katie Ruggieri) September - December 2018
Certificate in Gerontology June 2017
Certificate in Thanatology June 2016
Bridgewater State College Bridgewater, MA
Bachelor in Biology (BS) Dec. 2020
Dean’s List: Spring 2020: GPA: 2.969/4.0
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Elements of Microbiology - This course considers the general and medical aspects of microorganisms and discusses methods of identification, sources and modes of infection, inhibition and control of growth, and principles of sanitation. This course includes a study of bacterial physiology and genetic engineering.
Intro to Biotechniques - This course provides an introduction to laboratory research techniques and background as to how they are used in a variety of medical, clinical and scientific disciplines. Students learn theoretical background and practical experience in lab safety, solid and liquid measurement, solution preparation, protein and DNA concentration determination, DNA and protein gel electrophoresis, immunoblotting, ELISA and column chromatography.
Cell Biology - This course considers the molecular structure of cells, cell energetics, the role of nucleic acids, cell division, and fertilization.
SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Lab Skills: ELISA, Western Blot, Electrophoresis, and Pipetting
CPR Certified (American Heart Association): June 2017, Adult & Pediatric Heartsaver for Health Care Professionals: June 2017
WORK EXPERIENCE
Labcorp – Westborough, MA Extractions Molecular Technologist October 2022 – Present
Receive and accept blood specimen
Aliquot samples as needed
Retrieve samples from walk-in freezer to add to blocks
Build blocks in order to run them on Tecan
Daily Temperature checks
Retrieve worklists and complete the process for Spectramax
Nanodrop prenatal samples
Upload runs as they are completed and file them in the walk-in freezer
Take GC requests and fulfilling their requests (pulling samples, aliquot a sample to send out, etc)
Send emails when there is a fail on Spectramax or with the prenatal samples
Problem solve issues as they arise
Qubit prenatal samples
Blood discard
Labcorp – Westborough, MA Cytogen Technologist May 2022 – October 2022
Receive and accept patient samples
Pour off samples into tubes (amnio) or plates (CVS)
Print labels and batch sheets
Count villi
Process samples
Prepare slides and incubate slides
Apply probes to the slides to prepare them to be viewed
Wash slides for viewing and add DAPI
View the slides under the microscope and count cells and report findings
Labcorp – Westborough, MA Molecular Technician (as Contractor) September 2021-May 2022
Aliquot Covid samples into 96-well plates
Maintain and operate the KingFisher after completing aliquotting
Pull delvers and then tightened caps of other samples in order to store them in a freezer
Restock supplies as needed
Check samples as we received them before placing them on shelves
Operate the Hamilton and QS7 in order to process patient samples
Prepare Master Mix in order to run the Hamilton
Release patient results
Moderna - Norwood, MA Manufacturing Associate 1 June 2021-August 2021
Labcorp – Westborough, MA Molecular Technician January 2021-June 2021
Aliquotted Covid samples into 96-well plates
Maintained and operated the King Fisher after completing aliquotting
Pulled delvers and then tightened caps of other samples in order to store them in a freezer
Restocked supplies as needed
Checked samples as we received them before placing them on shelves
Operate the Hamilton and QS7 in order to process patient samples
Prepare Master Mix in order to run the Hamilton
Bristol Community College – Attleboro, MA Supplemental Instructor August 2019
Assisted in the lab by retrieving any materials needed for the students to complete their lab
Set up microscopes by preparing wet slides for the students to view
Assisted the students in obtaining the information they needed to complete the lab
Cleaned up the lab at the end of the lab period
Bristol Community College – Fall River, MA Internship Fall 2018
Aliquotted the needed solutions for labs being performed
Set up stations for the students to go to in order to complete their labs
Showed students how to set their pipettes and how to read them
Explained to students how to choose the right pipette tips
Retrieved lab supplies
Cleaned up the lab when the students were done
The Learning Academy – Taunton, MA Preschool Teacher 2006 - 2008
Way To Grow Day Care – Stoughton, MA Preschool Teacher 2005 - 2006
Taunton Boys’ and Girls’ Club – Taunton Infant Teacher 2003
Open Arms Child Care Center – Middleboro, MA Preschool Lead Teacher 1997 - 2002
Managed a classroom of up to 24 children aged 2-5 and ensured the safety of all
Developed a curriculum and lesson plans that promoted learning and an engaged classroom
Created monthly newsletters for parents/guardians that detailed all classroom/school activities
Communicated with parents about a variety of topics like behavior, progress, and updates
Planned all graduations for students moving into kindergarten for up to 100 visitors
Wrote progress reports for students which detailed progress and any issues/challenges
Trained interns and new employees on proper and procedures for all in-class operations
Organized field trips for students by coordinating with external constituents
KinderCare Learning Center – Easton, MA Preschool Lead Teacher 1992 – 1997
REFERENCES
Alexa Ata
3400 Computer Dr.
Westborough, MA
Jeremiah Jones
3400 Computer Drive
Westborough, MA
Katie Ruggieri
777 Elsbree Street
Fall River, MA 02720
Kiefer Fortunato
3400 Computer Dr.
Westborough, MA
Mario Garcia-Rios
777 Elsbree Street
Fall River, MA 02720
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