Microbiologist

IRINA POLTAVCENCO

NYS LICENSED CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST MLS(ASCPi) MICROBIOLOGY & BACTERIOLOGY

Brooklyn, NY 929-***-**** *****.**@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

New York State-licensed Clinical Laboratory Technologist and MLS(ASCPi)-certified microbiology professional with 8+ years in clinical diagnostic laboratories, including patient-specimen bacteriology, laboratory supervision, and clinical result reporting. Expertise includes bacterial culture and isolation, Gram staining, biochemical identification, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, microscopy, culture media preparation, quality control, SOP development, and staff training. U.S. clinical laboratory experience includes high-volume specimen accessioning, LIS documentation, test-order entry, and specimen integrity.

LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS

• New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist, License No. 024247; current registration through June 30, 2029

• Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS(ASCPi), ASCP Board of Certification; valid through May 31, 2029

• International Medical Laboratory Technician, MLT(ASCPi), ASCP Board of Certification; valid through July 31, 2028

• Postgraduate Certification in Bacteriology, Kharkiv Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education, 2018

CORE COMPETENCIES

Clinical Diagnostic Microbiology Patient Specimen Culture Bacteriology Bacterial Isolation & Identification Gram Staining Biochemical Identification Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Culture Media Preparation Microscopy Clinical Result Reporting Quality Control SOP Development LIS Laboratory Safety Staff Training & Supervision

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Specimen Processor July 2024 - April 2025

Empire City Lab Brooklyn, NY

• Received, verified, labeled, measured, stored, and routed high-volume clinical specimens while maintaining patient identification, specimen integrity, and established pre-analytical requirements.

• Entered patient demographics and test orders, tracked specimens in the laboratory information system (LIS), and maintained accurate documentation to support timely laboratory workflow.

Bacteriology Department Supervisor February 2022 - June 2024

Science Lab - Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Odesa, Ukraine

• Performed and reviewed culture, isolation, and identification of bacterial pathogens from patient-derived clinical specimens to the genus and species level using microscopy, Gram staining, colony morphology, and biochemical methods.

• Performed and documented antimicrobial susceptibility testing and resistance profiles for clinical reporting in support of diagnosis and treatment.

• Supervised and trained staff, assigned daily workflow, and reinforced SOP, quality-control, biosafety, and documentation requirements.

• Developed and updated SOPs and maintained quality-control and intra-laboratory records for consistent clinical diagnostic laboratory operations.

Microbiologist - Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory 2016 - February 2022

NTIC "Water Treatment" Odesa, Ukraine

Part-time: 2016-2018 Full-time: 2018-2022

• Processed patient specimens through registration, culture media preparation, inoculation, incubation, isolation, and culture evaluation.

• Performed Gram staining, microscopy, biochemical identification, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing and documented results for diagnostic reporting.

• Maintained microbial cultures, testing and quality-control records, SOPs, reagents, and supplies.

• Performed additional sanitary bacteriology testing of drinking water, air, and surface swabs.

EDUCATION

Master of Science (M.S.) in Microbiology 2017

Odesa I. I. Mechnykov National University Odesa, Ukraine

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology 2016

Odesa I. I. Mechnykov National University Odesa, Ukraine

LANGUAGES

Russian - Native Ukrainian - Fluent English - Intermediate

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