AILIN HAKOPIAN
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Hardworking laboratory supervisor bringing 13 years of expertise in microbiology, chemistry and hematology testing needs. Skilled multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Proven history of maintaining equipment and lab areas in alignment with regulatory guidelines.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Laboratory Technician and Supervisor
MED SCIENCE CENTER,INC.
11.2011 - Current
- Performed maintenance and quality control and calibration and troubleshoot on Chemistry, Hematology and Coagulation and Microbiology departments. Worked on Immulite 2000 and XP, SYSMEX and Olympus instruments.
- Aided in the diagnosis of infectious diseases by performing timely and accurate clinical microbiology tests on patient specimens.
- Assisted in the identification and characterization of microorganisms through advanced microscopic techniques.
- Trained new laboratory technicians, ensuring consistent adherence to best practices and standard operating procedures.
- Troubleshot problems with equipment and recalibrated devices or brought serious concerns to Lab director for handling.
- Helped management optimize laboratory processes for maximum efficiency and performance.
- Consulted with outside professionals and specialists about tests and testing results.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Entered quality test results, scanned paperwork into SAP and monitored SAP for completion of inspections.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by implementing new testing procedures and protocols.
- Collaborated with other departments to establish cohesive laboratory operations.
Medical Biller
MED SCIENCE LABORATORY, INC.
04.2012 - 09.2017
- Verified insurance of patients to determine eligibility.
- Communicated with insurance providers to resolve denied claims and resubmitted.
- Managed appeals process for denied claims, resulting in successful reimbursements from insurance companies.
- Filed and updated patient information and medical records.
- Collected payments and applied to patient accounts.
MATH AND CHEMISTRY TUTOR
Los Feliz Tuturing Center
03.2009 - 02.2012
- Encouraged critical thinking in students through challenging questions that prompted deeper analysis of chemical concepts.
- Enhanced student comprehension by simplifying complex chemistry concepts and breaking them down into easily digestible parts.
Medical Laboratory Technician
MILAD MEDICAL LABORATORY
01.2001 - 06.2007
- Ensured quality control by performing routine maintenance on lab equipment and calibrating instruments as needed.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
Education
No Degree - Clinical Laboratory Scientist
WEBER UNIVERSITY
Ogden, UT01.2024
No Degree - Computer And Information Sciences
Glendale Community College
Glendale, CA06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
TEACHER TRAINING UNIVESITY
TEHRAN IRAN06.2000
Skills
- Sample Preparation
- Microbiology Techniques
- Hematology testing
- Blood and Urine Analysis
- Quality Control
- Laboratory Information Systems
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Coagulation and Hematology Analyzers
- Data Tracking
- Database Management
- Data Entry
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Specimen handling
Timeline
Medical Biller
MED SCIENCE LABORATORY, INC.
04.2012 - 09.2017
Clinical Laboratory Technician and Supervisor
MED SCIENCE CENTER,INC.
11.2011 - Current
MATH AND CHEMISTRY TUTOR
Los Feliz Tuturing Center
03.2009 - 02.2012
Medical Laboratory Technician
MILAD MEDICAL LABORATORY
01.2001 - 06.2007
No Degree - Clinical Laboratory Scientist
WEBER UNIVERSITY
No Degree - Computer And Information Sciences
Glendale Community College
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
TEACHER TRAINING UNIVESITY