Clinical Laboratory Scientist MLS/CLS with M.D./M.Sc. credentials

YASSER ZINELDIN, M.Sc., M.D, CLS, MLS(ASCP)

Westminster, CA 92683 657-***-**** ************@*****.*** Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist ASCP-Certified MLS PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly skilled Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) with ASCP certification and California CLS license. Experienced in high-complexity laboratory testing, including hematology, clinical chemistry, immunology, and blood bank operations. Proficient with advanced laboratory instrumentation (LUMIPULSE, Euro Blot, Helmed, Sprinter XL) and LIS/eLAB systems. Strong interdisciplinary collaboration with healthcare teams, ensuring accurate and timely diagnostics.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

- M.Sc., Obstetrics & Gynecology Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt 2007

- M.D. (Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery) Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt 2000

- Postgraduate Courses (Immunology, Hematology, Chemistry, Blood Bank, Physics) UC San Diego Extended Studies 2024

Licenses & Certifications:

- Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (CA CLS) California Department of Public Health

- Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS(ASCP)) ASCP Board of Certification PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano, CA

Clinical Laboratory Scientist 2024–Present

- Perform high-complexity assays in immunology, hematology, chemistry, and blood bank.

- Hematology: CBC, coagulation panels, peripheral smear review, and abnormal cell detection.

- Chemistry: Routine and special chemistry panels, enzymatic assays, and metabolic testing.

- Blood Bank: ABO/Rh typing, antibody screening, crossmatching, and transfusion preparation.

- Operate and maintain advanced analyzers: LUMIPULSE G1200, Euro Blot, Helmed, Sprinter XL, Nova/Auto Blot.

- Ensure CAP/CLIA compliance, troubleshoot instrumentation, validate results, and report critical findings.

- Collaborate with physicians for interpretation and verification of laboratory results. Dr. Saad Elosh Medical Laboratories Egypt

Medical Laboratory Scientist 2021–2024

- Conducted clinical testing in hematology, chemistry, immunology, and blood bank.

- Managed EMR and LIS systems for accurate reporting.

- Maintained QA/QC procedures and regulatory compliance. TECHNICAL SKILLS

- Assays: ELISA, Western Blot, Immunofluorescence, Automated Immunoassays

- Instruments: Lumipulse G1200, Euro Blot, Helmed, Nova Blot, Sprinter XL

- Laboratory Areas: Hematology, Chemistry, Immunology, Blood Bank

- Software: LIS, eLAB, EMR

- Regulatory: CAP/CLIA compliance, QA/QC protocols KEY STRENGTHS

- Comprehensive Lab Expertise: Skilled across multiple lab disciplines for accurate diagnostics.

- Analytical Rigor: Strong in data interpretation, critical result reporting, and interdisciplinary communication.

- Regulatory Knowledge: Adherence to CAP/CLIA standards and state/federal laboratory regulations.

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