Quality Control Service Delivery

Professional Profile

Tierney Patrick

Schenectady, NY

315-***-**** / ************@*****.***

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Analytical and experienced Certifying Scientist with a proven track record of optimizing workflows seeking a challenging opportunity to leverage expertise in laboratory operations and team leadership to drive organizational success.

Experience

Senior Certifying Scientist, Navis Clinical Laboratories; Huntington, NY/Remote - 2017-Present

•Lead certification of toxicology results for LC MS/MS and GC MS/MS assays, approving calibration curves and quality control lot validations to uphold accuracy and compliance.

•Develop, document, and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and standards of work, streamlining processes and ensuring uniform practices across certifying staff.

•Monitor and optimize Turnaround Time (TAT), prioritizing critical samples and achieving >90% on-time delivery.

•Troubleshoot instrument issues and technical anomalies, collaborating with technical staff to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.

•Train and mentor new Confirmation Technicians and laboratory staff on certification procedures.

•Build and analyze metrics and qualitative data to improve service delivery and effectiveness.

•Provide data-driven insights and drive continuous improvement initiatives through leadership and team operational updates.

Certifying Scientist, Cordant Health Solutions; Huntington, NY - 2013-2017

•Certified up to 20 sample batches daily in MassHunter, maintaining strict adherence to validation protocols.

•Conducted daily calibration curve analyses and documented findings, enabling reliable quantification and monitoring.

•Coordinated with loading personnel to address instrument maintenance and assay programming needs.

•Prioritized workflow to meet demanding TAT requirements and maintain laboratory throughput.

Screening Technician, American Forensic Toxicology Services; Huntington, NY - 2013

•Operated and maintained screening instruments, executing daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance tasks to ensure operational readiness.

•Programmed and validated new assay methods, contributing to the expansion of the laboratory's testing capabilities.

Accessioner, American Forensic Toxicology Services; Huntington, NY – 2011-2013

•Processed and logged 150–200 specimens per shift, adhering to strict chain-of-custody and safety protocols.

•Entered patient data into Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), verifying accuracy and completeness of records.

•Organized and staged specimens for downstream testing, supporting efficient laboratory workflow.

Education

State University of New York, Potsdam, Bachelor of Science in Biology

Certifications

NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist- Toxicology

License Number: T000664-01, Valid through 7/31/2027

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