Quality Assurance Control
Resume:
Ella Reese Central Point, OR *****, US • ************@*****.***
541-***-**** • www.linkedin.com/in/ella-reese-6b09492bb Chemist
I am a growth-oriented and detail-driven professional who thrives in several roles within collaborative team environments.
Areas of Expertise
● Molecular Biology
● Nucleic Acid Extraction
● Real time and quantitative
PCR interpretation
● Synthesizing technical
writing
● Analytical skills
● C++, R studio, and python
coding
● Statistics
● Genome sequencing
databases
● Community education
● Environmental science
● Aseptic technique
● People management and
training
● Scientific research
● Animal husbandry
● Biosafety cabinets
● Autoclaving and sterilization
techniques
● Microsoft office
● Quality control testing and
quality assurance
● Clinical lab testing
● Standard operating
procedure maintenance
● Writing scientific research
papers
● Collaborating with
ecologists and invasive
species scientists
● Wet Chemistry Techniques
● Instrument Chemistry
● Experimentation
● Data analysis
● Literature review
Relevant Career Experience
Nielsen Research Lab
February 2025 to Present
Inorganic Chemist
Key Contributions:
● Testing high volumes of environmental samples for multiple analytes using instrumentation and wet chemistry techniques in a timely manner with high accuracy
● Ion chromatography, spectrophotometer, segmented flow analyzer, and LIMS reporting
● Updating SOPs in accordance with standard methods and new techniques and processes
● Ensuring proper compliance and quality assurance of standards, reagents, and data
● Training additional staff
Asante Rogue Regional Health, Medford, OR
October 2024 to Present
Clinical Lab Assistant
Key Contributions:
● Working in electronic health records to accession and enter requisition data forms for specimen testing
● Preparing specimens for testing by aliquoting, centrifuging, and checking specimen stability within testing guidelines
● Using send out requirements to ensure tests are properly prepared for send out to a separate lab facility
● Working with a testing automation line and medical lab technicians to provide quality patient care and accurate test results
● Answering phones to assist healthcare providers and patients with results and testing Jackson County Vector Control, Medford, OR
May 2024 to September 2024
Mosquito Control Technician/Lab Assistant
Key Contributions:
● Surveying mosquito sources for larvae, identifying larval stage, and deciding best treatment option
● Applying the treatment best suited for the source
● Responsible for driving a district vehicle and doing service requests for the public
● Work independently to accomplish all tasks using VeeMac, assisting in setting various mosquito traps, collecting samples, identifying mosquito species, and mosquito husbandry
● Essential in identifying, trapping, educating the public, and researching trapping and control methods for a new invasive mosquito in Oregon.
Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
2024 to 2024
Microbiologist II
Key Contributions:
● Mixed specimen extractions of nucleic acids on core and pathogen extraction kits in a biosafety cabinet, PCR set up including making master mix and adding template to sample plates
● Proficiency in gel electrophoresis
● Analyzing test results on thermocyclers
● Entering test results into LIMS systems
● Assisting in test validation projects, and using lab equipment accurately
● Supervised training of students and fellow microbiologists
● Experience in a LIMS and Quality management system
● Assist with SOP management and upkeep
● Decide priorities of specimen extraction and PCR, publish test results and have increasing responsibility within the lab
Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
2023 to 2024
Microbiologist I
Key Contributions:
● In addition to the stated medical lab technician duties, supervised training of students
● Experience in a LIMS and Quality management system
● Assist with SOP management and upkeep, deciding priorities of specimen extraction and PCR, publishing test results and increased responsibility within the lab. Oregon State University, Corvallis OR
2023 to 2024
Medical Laboratory Tech I
Key Contributions:
● Mixed specimen extractions of nucleic acids on core and pathogen extraction kits in a biosafety cabinet
● PCR set up including making master mix and adding template to sample plates
● Proficiency in gel electrophoresis
● Analyzing test results on thermocyclers
● Entering test results into LIMS systems
● Assist in test validation projects
Education
Bachelor of Science, Biology with a chemistry minor and marine biology focus Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
Awards & Acknowledgements
Cum laude honors, 2023
Jackson County Vector Control “Rookie of the year”, 2024 Hatfield Marine Science Center Marine Ecology and Biology Internship, 2022
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