QC Manager / Supervisor

Lora Turovsky

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OBJECTIVE:

• Dedicated Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) with extensive experience in different laboratory settings seeking a challenging position commensurate with experience, skills and education.

• Excel in ability to adapt to change, juggle priorities, work under time constraints and stress.

• Offer a solid foundation in Good Laboratory, Documentation and Clinical Practice guidelines (GLP, GDP & GCP).

• Possess a strong working knowledge of CA State and National regulatory requirements, such as CLIA, CAP and FDA regulations.

• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio); familiar with statistical software (Minitab).

LICENSURE:

• Clinical Laboratory Scientist, State of California

• Medical Technologist (MT), Phlebotomy Technician (PBT), Board of Registry, ASCP

• Clinical Laboratory Scientist, National Credentialing Agency

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Senior Supervisor/Biochemist II, Department of Quality Control 3/2004 - Present

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics (formerly Diagnostic Products Corporation) Los Angeles, CA

Analyze data, produce data summaries, make recommendations of the product's disposition. Apply knowledge and expertise to ongoing research and/or development of new projects. Develop strategy and conduct experiments and analytical procedures, applying a wide variety of scientific principles and concepts. Plan, schedule, coordinate and directly supervised the operational and personnel activities. Establish team goals; identify KPI and monitore monthly performance through established metrics. Coach/mentor personnel on troubleshooting/problem solving issues, guide their personal development and growth, provide timely feedback and conduct formal job performance evaluations. Participated in internal audits and an active member of Quality Steering Team; personally ensured compliance with FDA, OSHA and CA State requirements. Handled Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), conducted root-cause analysis, identified quality improvement needs and monitored effectiveness of the actions taken.

Clinical Laboratory Scientist II, Peptides Laboratory 6/2003 – 3/2004

Esoterix, Inc. Calabasas, CA

Performed, reviewed and released specialized endocrinology testing using RIA methodology.

Supervised activities of unlicensed personnel.

Lead Medical Technologist, Molecular Biology Department 11/1997 - 05/2003

Specialty Laboratories, Inc. Santa Monica, CA

Performed, reviewed and released test results applying PCR, bDNA, TaqMAN and other molecular techniques. Troubleshoot methodology, system and instrumentation problems. Participated in new assay validation and implementation. Worked on implementation and management of Quality Improvement activities, involved in SOP updating, process documentation and compliance program. Directly trained, supervised and mentored new CLS personnel, CLS students and activities of unlicensed staff.

Medical Laboratory Assistant II, Department of Pathology 4/1994 – 1/1998

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, CA

Conducted specimen processing, phlebotomy and skin puncture.

Handled customer service and training; phone inquiry; phlebotomy dispatch.

Medical Laboratory Technologist/Clinical Research Specialist, Clinical Immunology 1984 – 1993

Research Institute of Cardiology Kiev, Ukraine

Performed B- and T-lymphocytes typing, collection and analysis of research data, scientific literature research in medical library. Data entry and general laboratory duties, specimen distribution and handling.

EDUCATION:

• 1985 Associated Degree, Medical Technology, Medical College, Kiev (Ukraine)

• 1992 Bachelor Degree, Biology, State University, Kiev (Ukraine)

• 2000 Medical Technology Certification Program, CSU Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA

• 2009 Master Degree, Health Care Administration, Independence University, Salt Lake City, UT

References are available upon request.

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