Medical Technologist
Resume:
Jessi Vuyyuru Thommandru
Pittsburgh,PA 15202
email: ************@****.***
Objective: Position in Molecular/Microbiological diagnostic testing laboratories
Professional Experience:
Medical Technologist University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
June 2008-Present Pittsburgh, PA
Medical Technologist Heritage Valley Sewickley Hospital
February 2008-September 2008 Sewickley,PA
Medical Technologist Iowa Health System,
October 2007-January 2008 Iowa Luthern Hospital, Des Moines, IA
Medical Technologist Mercy Medical Center
January 23, 2006-September 2007 Iowa City, IA
Public Health Microbiologist II University Hygienic Laboratory
January 15, 2003-January 2005 University of Iowa, Iowa City
Research Biochemist Genetic ID, Inc. Fairfield, IA
April 2000-January 14, 2003 GMO testing Biotechnology Company
Quality Manager Genetic ID, Inc. Fairfield, IA
October 2000- January 14, 2003 ISO 9000 and ISO IEC 17025 based Quality
Assurance Management for testing laboratories
Research Assistant Department of Physiology and Biophysics
August 1996- March 2000 University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Research Associate Department of Internal Medicine
August 1992-July 1996 University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Research Assistant Department of Microbiology
January 1991-July 1992 University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Assistant Professor in Biology State Government Undergraduate College,
1985-1990 Visakhapatnam, India
Laboratory Manager Andhra Pradesh State Fisheries Corporation,
1980-1982 Kakinada and Viakhapatanm, India
Education:
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Program -- University of Iowa, Iowa City IA USA
Graduated- May 2007
Medical Technologist- Molecular Diagnostics Michigan State University, Lansing MI USA
Graduated- May 2005
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Cell Biology (1985)
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, India
Master of Science (M.S) Marine Biology (1981)
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, India
Bachelor of Science (B.S) Chemistry, Botany, Zoology (1977)
Nagarjuna University, Vijayawada, India
Research Experience:
Clinical Laboratory experience:
Technical expertise and skills gained while working at different Hospitals in clinical laboratories include:
Experience : Microbiology , Virology, Chemistry, Hematology, Blood bank,
Immunology Serology and Laboratory Management including
QA/QC programs in clinical laboratory
Analyzing patient and quality control samples
- Performing instrument maintenance
- Evaluate patient, quality control and quality assurance data
- Cap surveys and proficiency tests
- Demonstrate strong knowledge in working with automated instruments;
Instruments used:
As a generalist:
I have used Beckman coulter 750 for Heme, Stago for coag, Modular for chemistry. I did blood bank mostly manual tube and gel types. I worked with rapid immuno assays. I used Sysmex for heme, Stago for coag, Certaur and centaur CP, Beckman LX20 and CX5 for chemistry and many other smaller instruments for sedimentation rate. I used cliniteck for urinalysis.
Computer programs: Laboratory Information Systems (MISYS and Cerner), an integral part of ordering, analyzing and reporting the results.
Other experiences:
- Ten years of research experience in different fields of biological sciences and medicine
- Team member in Bioterrorism preparedness at the State Hygienic Laboratories located in Oakdale campus of University of Iowa, Iowa City
Other Skills:
- Bio Safety Level 3 laboratory practices:
- Sterile tissue culture techniques:.
- DNA and RNA techniques:
- Protein Biochemistry techniques:
Special Trainings received:
- Blood born pathogens training and Laboratory safety training in January 2006
- Bio Safety Level 3 laboratory practices training 2004
- West Nile Virus training in May 2004
- BSL3 safety procedures and practices training in June 2004
- Radiation safety training and biohazard material shipping and handling training received- June 2003 at the University of Iowa, Iowa City
Employment authorization: Permanent Resident of US
ASCP Board of Registry certified (# 04206113, May 2007 and submitted for renewal for 3 more years)
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