ABIGAIL NICKASEN
Hinesville ,GA
Summary
Experienced professional skilled in molecular genetics and diagnostic testing, with expertise in DNA extraction, genetic analysis, and laboratory techniques. Proven ability to maintain precision in specimen processing and results reporting, seeking to leverage skills in a new role as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to advance and support innovative healthcare solutions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Technologist, Molecular Genetics
Quest Diagnostics Lab
Chantilly, VA
07.2020 - 12.2024
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Maintained required laboratory supplies inventory, and verified viability of supplies prior to use.
- Identified patient and labeled specimens with correct information to protect patient from adverse errors.
- Extracted and quantify DNA from blood and other tissue samples by utilizing the Roche MagNA Pure 96.
- Extracted DNA from Plasma Using chemagic MSM. Also Perform manual blood extraction in small volumes.
- Conducted esoteric testing for HLA diseases (Celiac, B27, B57 and B58), Maternal Cell contamination and Septin 9.
- Analyzed DNA results for certain genetic diseases and disorders utilizing Labscan Luminex FLEXMAP 3D (celiac, B27, B58 and B57 reflex) 3500xl genetic analyzer (maternal cell and B57 screening) and LightCycler Roche (septin 9).
Caregiver
Sunrise Assisted Living
Burke, VA
10.2019 - 07.2020
- Assist seniors with daily living activities; dressing, toileting, bathing, feeding bedding and all other daily activities.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant - undefined
Gee's Training Institute
VA09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology
Radford University
VA05.2019
Skills
- Specimen analysis
- Laboratory equipment maintenance
- Results troubleshooting
- Real Time PCR
- Critical Thinking
- HLA Fusion-LABType (software)
- Equipment testing and calibration
- Genetic testing
- Diagnostic testing and Laboratory techniques
- DNA Extraction (automated and manual)
- Basic Knowledge of computers (Excel, Word, Outlook and Powerpoint)
- GeneMapper-ID X (software)
Timeline
Medical Technologist, Molecular Genetics
Quest Diagnostics Lab
07.2020 - 12.2024
Caregiver
Sunrise Assisted Living
10.2019 - 07.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant - undefined
Gee's Training Institute
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology
Radford University