Quality Control Laboratory Technician

Victoria Murphy **** Oak Field Dr.

Clayton, OH **415

330-***-****

**********@*****.***

Enthusiastic and dedicated Bioinformatics graduate student poised to complete Master's degree, seeking a challenging role in the field of bioinformatics. Eager to leverage advanced education, laboratory experience, and bioinformatics skills to contribute to innovative research projects and drive scientific discovery in a dynamic team environment. EXPERIENCE

Mobility Health Lab, Mason, OH — Laboratory Technician MAY 2024 - JUL 2024

- Performed high-complexity molecular testing, including COVID-19 PCR, RSV, and flu assays using advanced equipment like the KingFisher™ Flex for automated nucleic acid extraction and MassARRAY® for genotyping and mutation detection.

- Conducted pharmacogenetic analysis, examining clients' genomes to assess allele variations and drug metabolism, contributing to personalized medicine approaches.

- Operated and maintained laboratory equipment such as qPCR machines, KingFisher™ Flex, and MassARRAY® systems, ensuring precision and reliability of test results.

- Adhered to rigorous safety and quality control protocols, ensuring compliance with CLIA, CAP, and other regulatory standards.

- Collaborated with healthcare providers to deliver actionable insights for optimizing treatment plans based on genetic data.

- Analyzed and reported data in compliance with clinical laboratory standards, maintaining meticulous records and documentation for audits and research purposes.

Industry Labs, West Chester, OH — Laboratory Technician FEB 2023 - SEP 2023

-Leveraged advanced bioinformatics tools such as LCMS, Open Array, Accufill, Abbot Architect, PCR, Quant Studio's, and Cell Dyn for testing and extraction techniques, showcasing a high level of technical proficiency.

- Utilized the LIMS reporting system for data interpretation and analysis, demonstrating a keen ability to derive meaningful insights from complex data sets.

- Employed Microsoft Excel for sophisticated data analysis, highlighting strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

- Maintained and operated laboratory equipment, ensuring stringent quality control and assurance, reflecting a commitment to excellence and high performance standards.

SKILLS

Laboratory

Techniques: PCR, gel

electrophoresis,

LCMS, DNA

extraction, cell

culture, microscopy,

sterile techniques,

quality control.

Bioinformatics:

BLAST, NCBI,

GenBank, genome

browsers, Python, R,

Java, SQL, data

analysis, algorithms,

statistical methods,

data visualization.

NGS Tools:

Quality Control and

Preprocessing:

FastQC,

Trimmomatic, FASTX

Variant Calling and

Analysis: FreeBayes,

SAMtools Genome

Assembly and

Annotation: SPAdes,

Prokka, Glimmer

Clinical Experience:

Medical laboratory

procedures, patient

care, specimen

handling, medical

terminology, LIS.

Communication and

Collaboration:

U.S. Air Force, WPAFB, OH — Medical Technician

MAY 2017 - FEB 2023

- Provided strategic leadership and direction as a shift leader, ensuring high- quality patient care.

- Facilitated comprehensive training for technicians in venipuncture, IVs, total patient care, vitals, and medical processes, enhancing team competence and performance

- Delivered a wide range of healthcare services including physicals, vitals, EKGs, lab work, immunizations, records, and provider assisting within OB/GYN, Orthopedics, Med-Surgical Unit, and combat medicine while deployed; demonstrating versatility and commitment to patient care.

- Maintained EMT and LPN certification and scope of practice, ensuring compliance with professional standards.

Kent State University, KENT, OH — Lab Assistant

JAN 2014 – DEC 2015

- Research and study of S. aureus and MRSA. Prepare nutrient broths, peptone waters, and agarose gels.

- Perform PCR, cell cultures, sterilization techniques, and analyze MLST and BURP algorithms.

- Produced paper publication, “Characterization of Staphylococcus aureus in Goose Feces from State Parks in Northeast Ohio”, studying prevalence of MRSA and S. aureus in NE Ohio.

PUBLICATIONS

Grenier D, Thapaliya D, Little K, Mansell V, Kadariya J, Dalman M, Taha M, Smith TC. "Prevalence and Characterization of Staphylococcus aureus in Geese Feces Collected from State Parks in Northeast Ohio." ASM Microbe General Meeting, Boston, MA. June 2016.

EDUCATION

UMGC Maryland, Online — M.S. Bioinformatics

JAN 2023 - MAY 2025

Applied bioinformatics techniques to analyze large-scale genomic and transcriptomic data sets. Extensive experience with programming languages such as, Python, R, Java and SQL. Familiarity with high- throughput sequencing data analysis and next-generation sequencing technologies.

Kent State University, Kent,OH — B.S. Molecular/Cell Biology AUG 2010 - DEC 2015

Experience with bioinformatics tools and software for data analysis, including BLAST, NCBI, and GenBank. Courseworks in genetics, cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry and biostatistics. Written and verbal

communication,

teamwork,

presentations.

Problem-solving and

Adaptability:

Troubleshooting,

adaptability to

change, multitasking.

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