ROSA CODINA OVERCASH
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Enthusiastic and motivated biologist focused on the biomedical field seeking opportunities to join a clinical laboratory. Professional experience developed in clinical laboratories, hospitals, academia, and the corporate world. Demonstrated expertise in clinical laboratory testing and quality assurance. Works collaboratively and efficiently across multiple disciplines and work groups. Utmost professional integrity and work ethics, team-oriented, hard-working, and efficient person committed to meeting deadlines.
Languages: English, Spanish, and Catalan
Eligible to apply for ASCP certification as specialist in chemistry. SUMMARY OF SKILLS AND AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
• Laboratory testing
• Assay development and validation
• Quality control and quality assurance
• Regulatory compliance
• Medical terminology
• Technical and scientific writing
• Biostatistics
• Microsoft Office
• Project management
GOAL
A position in a clinical laboratory as a medical laboratory technician/technologist//scientist to perform the following tasks:
• Prepare samples for analysis.
• Perform analysis of biological specimens.
• Calibrate and validate laboratory equipment.
• Perform quality assurance activities.
• Generate laboratory reports.
• Analyze internal data, compile, and present information. ACADEMIC EDUCATION
Master of Science, Zoology
University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Bachelor of Science, Biology
University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Specialization in Clinical Biochemistry
University of Barcelona and Vall d’Hebron Hospital, Barcelona, Spain Pharmacy Technician
US Career Institute, Fort Collins, CO
CERTIFICATIONS
Specialist Biologist in Clinical Biochemistry
Title #200-***-****, Spanish Ministry of Health
Fungal Spore Analyst
Certification #03040006, Pan American Aerobiology Association Certified Pharmacy Technician
Certification #30142290, Pharmacy Technician Certification Board PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
On-site Spanish medical interpreter
Language Line Solutions March 20123-present
Performs on-site Spanish/English medical interpretations in local hospital and medical facilities in North Carolina; facilitates appropriate communication between patients and medical personnel. Scientist 2013 - Present
Allergen Science & Consulting Lenoir, NC
Provides general technical and scientific support to clinical laboratories and pharmaceutical companies; analyzes problems and suggests solutions. Clients’ service offers increased.
Investigates products and procedures for laboratory testing and pharmaceutical manufacturing; documents findings and provides recommendations. Clients’ procedures improved.
Performs laboratory testing for indoor air quality purposes; documents evidence-based findings. Supports clients’ legal projects.
Research Scientist 2007 - 2013
Greer Laboratories, Inc Lenoir, NC
Conducted and improved laboratory testing; revised existing SOPs and created new ones, automated calculations and reports. Reduced labor time and increased company efficiency.
Devised approximations to evaluate the purity and quality of the raw materials used to produce allergenic extracts for pharmaceutical use; applied research, conducted stability protocols, and proposed out-of-limit specifications. Improved the quality of company products in compliance with FDA requirements. ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Scientist
SDII-Global Corporation, Tampa, FL
Provided technical and scientific support to the indoor air quality department; created an in-house laboratory to analyze environmental samples; performed testing and generated reports. Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
Division of Allergy and Immunology, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa, FL
Participated in academic and scientific activities conducted by the organization; provided instruction, conducted testing and research, published papers, delivered presentations in scientific meetings. Contributed to the mission of the organization and to the national accreditation program in allergy and immunology. Fellow in Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory
Vall d’Hebron Hospital and University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Joined and completed a three-year residency program in Clinical Biochemistry and latweer became supervisor of one of the laboratory units; performed multiple tasks, including overseeing testing, laboratory operations and management, and quality assurance activities. Improved and developed several analytical tests as well as quality assurance programs.
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