ALEXANDRA RAMOS
San Diego,CA
Summary
Self-motivated, detail-oriented Technologist Trainee with 5+ years of experience working in a fast-paced laboratory environment. Proficient in operating lab equipment including centrifuges, Automated Tube Sorter, Micronic Reader, Hamilton STAR plus, pipettes, and thermocycler. Able to multitask efficiently, to problem-solve effectively, and to work independently, as well as in a team.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Technologist
SEQUENOM LABORATORIES- LABCORP
San Diego, CA
11.2024 - Current
- Perform molecular techniques including sample processing, reagents preparation, and troubleshooting
- Perform Pre-lab CLS duties such as Extractions and Library Preparation
- Perform Post-lab CLS duties such as CapNormalization, Multiplex, Size Selection, Quantification, Denaturation, and Sequencing
- Identify, prepare, and prioritize clinical samples for testing
- Communicate effectively with Lab technicians as well as CLS personnel to maintain workflow
- Communicate effectively with Bioengineers to ensure Hamilton's are functioning properly
- Ensure Reagent Qualifications, FUVs, Repeat samples, Re-Extractions, as well as Re-Sequencing runs are prioritized and ready for processing
- Ensure processing holds when needed
Lead Technician
SEQUENOM LABORATORIES- LABCORP
San Diego, CA
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Oversee daily operations of PM Technicians, delegate tasks and assignments, and implement strategies to optimize workflow
- Train and mentor 15+ Lab Technicians in NIPS department
- Identify, prepare, and prioritize clinical samples for testing
- Communicate effectively with Case Coordinators and Accessioning team to account for all samples received and to ensure samples are sent for processing
- Assist CLS personnel in instrument troubleshooting as well as with QERs and Competency paperwork
- Ensure all FUVs, Competencies, Reagent Qualifications, and Requeues are prioritized and sent for processing as well as ensuring processing holds when needed
- Communicate effectively with Bioengineers to ensure Hamilton machines are inspected and functioning properly
- Ensure all low volume samples, hemolyzed samples, and broken strecks are accounted for by keeping track of them using an excel spreadsheet
- Communicate effectively with other leads during AM/PM lead meetings to discuss work improvements and suggestions between shifts
- Participated in the Party Planning Event meetings and contributed with ideas and decorations such as donation boxes and the 3 Million samples interactive timeline
Clinical Laboratory Technician
SEQUENOM LABORATORIES- LABCORP
San Diego, CA
10.2019 - 08.2022
- Perform daily maintenance and surface decontamination of bench tops and general laboratory equipment
- Prepare clinical samples for processing
- Ensure sample viability as well as sample integrity by adhering to quality control guidelines
- prepare clinical samples for storage in order to maintain inventory and organization of samples
- Maintain consumable inventory as well as reagents and supplies for Pre-lab and Post-lab
- Set-up, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment
- Collaborated with my coworkers to create classification labels which helped specify every extraction run as a T21 or Genome, as well as order of priority, regular, process first, or priority
- Collaborated with my coworkers to create aliquot storage labels which helped keep Micronic Racks organized during the transition to AV6
- Collaborated with coworkers to create a requeue template update to help facilitate and organize the requeue process of samples during the NTC contamination event.
Medical Data Entry/ Accessioning
LABCORP
San Diego, CA
11.2017 - 10.2019
- Unpacked specimens received and routed them to their respective processing areas
- Identified, processed, and labeled specimens accurately while meeting production goals
- Ensured accurate data entry of patient information into the laboratory system
- Packed specimen and shipped them to their respective testing facilities
- Prepared excess specimen for storage as well as document any problem with specimen received
- Communicated effectively with other departments to help resolve issues with problem specimens
- Promoted to the Hospital Accessioning Department to process high-priority accounts received
Education
Bachelor of Science - BIOLOGY (CELLULAR & MOLECULAR)
Humboldt State University
Arcata, CA12-2017
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point)
- Proficient in laboratory information systems (Clarity, LIMS, Copia, CLAS, Odessa)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent troubleshooting skills
CREDENTIALS
2024 Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist, MB (ASCP)CM
2020 American Heart Association (BLS Adult, Child, Infant First Aid/CPR/AED)
2015 Certified by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)
Timeline
Technologist
SEQUENOM LABORATORIES- LABCORP
11.2024 - Current
Lead Technician
SEQUENOM LABORATORIES- LABCORP
08.2022 - 10.2023
Clinical Laboratory Technician
SEQUENOM LABORATORIES- LABCORP
10.2019 - 08.2022
Medical Data Entry/ Accessioning
LABCORP
11.2017 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - BIOLOGY (CELLULAR & MOLECULAR)
Humboldt State University