Quality Control Medical

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Bensalem,Pa ***** Phone 215-***-****

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Svetlana Yakubovsky

Objective Seeking a position where my skills and knowledge can be utilized to their fullest potential and may present later opportunities for advancement.

Work experience 2010-current American Red Cross Philadelphia, PA

Laboratory Supervisor

National Platelet/Neutrophil Laboratory: supervise, train, hire staff; manage budgetary information; approve reagents and supply purchases; assist in document development, implementation and management; oversee compliance of local, state and federal procedures; adhere to cGMP; perform, review and approve QC on products and reagents; assure quality and adequacy of testing; review and perform complex testing such as Crossmatching, and ELISA antibody screening; evaluate CRYO QC for APTT and Fibrinogen using ACL.

2008-2010 American Red Cross Philadelphia, PA

Laboratory Supervisor

Infectious Disease Lab (Nucleic Acid Testing Lab/Viral Lab): performed HIV, HBC, HBS, Ultrio, and WNV using TIGRIS and PRISM instruments. Reviewed test runs, quality control, calibration and proficiency testing, recognized and identified testing and equipment problems, errors that may adversely affect performance or test results, participated in discrepancy resolution, maintained detailed knowledge of lab procedures, reviewed procedures before implementations, adhered to Good Manufacturing Practices.

2004 - 2008 American Red Cross Philadelphia, PA

Lead Technologist

Nucleic Acid Testing Lab: analysis of blood samples for the presents of very low levels of viral RNA or DNA of HIV/HCV and West Nile Viruses

2000 – 2004 Quest Diagnostics Norristown, PA

Forensic Toxicologist

Forensic Toxicology Lab: extraction of abused drugs, such as: opiates, cannabinoids, benzodiazephines, methadones and etc. from the urine samples and its analysis by HP GC/MS and HPLC. Assay reagent preparation and proper handling, QC and minor maintenance of GC/MS.

1998 –1999 University of Pennsylvania Hospital Philadelphia, PA

Laboratory Technologist (generalist)

Clinical Chemistry Lab: automated immunological enzyme and protein assays for analysis of different body functions using Vitro 950, serum-protein and hemoglobin electrophoresis, HPLC.

Hematology Lab: explanation of blood smears, RBC, WBC, platelet count using Coulter.

Immunology Lab: preparation of tissues and slides, immunostaining, and microscopic examination of slides, use of panels of cell type-specific antibodies for identification of tumor cells origin.

Toxicology: testing of human blood for the presence of therapeutic drugs, HCG and other hormones using Axsym.

Coagulation: studies of the clotting factor defects, PT, PTT and Fibrinogen.

1997-1998 Pennsylvania Hospital Philadelphia, PA

Laboratory Assistant

Serology/virology lab: proficiency in an ELISA, PCR, and other basic methods.

Blood bank: ABO and Rh typing, crossmatching, and ELISA antibody screening.

Microbiology: culturing microorganisms, viruses and bacteria.

1993 – 1998 American Red Cross, Component Lab. Philadelphia, PA

Laboratory Assistant

Manufacturing and Component Laboratory: preparation of red blood cells, platelets, and plasma products from whole blood in a timely and efficient manner in the Component Laboratory.

Completion of the Component Record forms including computer entry, receipt and registration of shipments.

Education 1997 – 1998 School of Medical Technology, Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

Related Course Work: Phlebotomy, Medical & Laboratory Procedures

1995 – 1997 Cabrini College Radnor, PA

Bachelor of Science in Biology/ Medical Technology

Related Course Work: Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Hematology, Immunohematology, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Computer Science

Accreditations Board Certification

References

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