Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist with 20+ Years Experience

Helena Huong Le, MBA, CLS (CA), MT(ASCP)

Long Beach, CA 213-***-**** ***********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

California-licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist with 20+ years of experience in hospital and high-complexity laboratory environments. Strong background in Chemistry, Hematology, Molecular Diagnostics, Toxicology, POC, and Blood Bank. Experienced in quality control, method validation, proficiency testing, and regulatory compliance (CLIA, CAP). Recognized for analytical accuracy, troubleshooting expertise, and supporting high-volume laboratory operations.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

High-Complexity Testing (Chemistry, Hematology, Molecular, Toxicology, Blood Bank)

POC Testing & Staff Competency Support

Quality Control & Calibration

Proficiency Testing (CAP PT)

Method Validation & Verification

Instrumentation Troubleshooting

LIS/LIMS Navigation

Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions

Regulatory Compliance (CLIA, CAP, TJC)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Clinical Lab Scientist

Kaiser Permanente (Contract) – Chino, CA Feb 2026

• Performed testing analysis in Chemistry and immunology

• Conducted QC, calibration, and result verification.

Director of Laboratory & Pathology

PIH Health – Whittier, CA Dec 2022–Feb 2025

Maintained oversight of Chemistry, Hematology, Blood bank, Microbiology, Molecular, POC, and Histology testing operations, processing 3,000+ daily specimens.

Supported LIS transition (Meditech Sunquest) ensuring accurate result reporting and data integrity.

Monitored QC, turnaround time metrics, and instrument performance trends.

Resolved complex testing and reporting discrepancies to maintain compliance and patient safety.

Interim Laboratory Manager

BioCorp Laboratories – Whittier, CA April to Aug 2022

Provided technical oversight and testing analysis in Chemistry, Hematology, Blood bank, Molecular, and Microbiology departments.

Reviewed QC performance, method documentation, and staff competency records.

Participated in CAP PT testing and inspection readiness activities.

Laboratory Manager – Pandemic Response

Irvine, CA Mar 2021–Mar 2022

Oversaw high-volume molecular COVID-19 testing operations.

Monitored QC documentation, instrument maintenance, and result validation.

Investigated test deviations and implemented corrective actions.

Clinical Laboratory Manager

SDI Laboratories – Garden Grove, CA Jan 2020–Mar 2021

Performed and supervised high-throughput molecular PCR testing (>10,000/day).

Developed SOPs and QC documentation systems.

Achieved 100% CLIA inspection compliance.

Clinical & Toxicology Laboratory Manager

Lotus Laboratories – Los Alamitos, CA Jan 2015–Feb 2020

Performed testing analysis in Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, and Molecular departments

Performed advanced LCMS data analysis (Shimadzu LCMS 8040).

Oversaw QC trending and toxicology method performance.

Conducted CAP PT testing and CLIA inspection preparation.

Ensured preventive maintenance and calibration of analyzers including AU 400E, Sysmex XT-1800i, Access 2.

Clinical Laboratory Chemistry Supervisor

Saint Vincent Hospital – Los Angeles, CA Jun 2005–Dec 2014

Supervised Chemistry department bench operations.

Performed QC review, stability testing, and result verification.

Maintained CAP/CLIA inspection readiness.

Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist)

UCLA Hospital – Santa Monica, CA Jun 2004–Jun 2005

Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula Jun 1999–Jun 2004

Performed high-complexity testing in Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, Serology, and Urine Microscopy.

Conducted QC, calibration, troubleshooting, and result verification.

Performed manual differentials and blood bank procedures.

Provided POC testing support and RN competency training.

EDUCATION

MBA, Business Analytics — Florida Atlantic University

Bachelor of Science, Medical Technology — Florida Atlantic University

LICENSE & CERTIFICATIONS

California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)

MT(ASCP)

Technical Supervisor (AAB)

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