Alice Dahmer Gonçalves
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Certified as an International Medical Laboratory Scientist by the American Society for Clinical Pathology, a Biomedical Scientist with over 10 years of extensive experience in adoptive immunotherapy research for hematology-oncology clinical trials. Developed a career as a researcher at the Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, one of Brazil's largest and most respected teaching hospitals accredited by the Joint Commission International. Known as a motivated problem solver and collaborative team player dedicated to continuous learning, consistently striving to adapt and grow in the field.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Bradley Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
- 3rd shift Medical Laboratory Scientist, Generalist.
- Conduct standardized laboratory tests on patient samples such as blood, urine, body fluids, and tissues to assist in identifying and treating medical conditions.
- Perform instrument maintenance, quality control, and specimen registration.
- Operate laboratory equipment, including microscopes and analyzers for chemistry, blood bank, hematology, coagulation, and urinalysis.
- Collect data from medical tests and input results into patient's medical records.
- Report results to nurses and physicians.
- Use verbal and written communication skills to answer questions, explain procedures, and provide clear instructions.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, clinic staff, and colleagues as a team member.
- Follow all safety protocols, environmental guidelines, and infection control methods.
Clinical Laboratory Researcher
Hospital De Clinicas De Porto Alegre/HCPA
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Cultured mesenchymal stem cells and natural killer lymphocytes, applying good manufacturing practice techniques for phase I/II clinical trials.
- Conducted quality control analyses on the production and storage of cultured cells, ensuring compliance with established protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Managed the inventory of materials and reagents necessary for the process.
Graduate Student Researcher
Federal University Of Rio Grande Do Sul
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Independently developed and executed a research project titled 'Characterization of Very Early Circulating Natural Killer Cells After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation' to obtain a Master's Degree in Biomedical Sciences.
- Flow cytometry techniques and SPSS software were used to collect, prepare, manipulate, and analyze large datasets to interpret and conclude outcomes.
Clinical Research Associate
Hospital De Clinicas De Porto Alegre/HCPA
02.2011 - 12.2015
- Contributed to implementing the Cell Technology Center (CTC) at the Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, established by the Brazilian Ministry of Health in compliance with RDC 9/2011.
- Collaborated on developing the clinical trial titled "A Phase I/II Clinical Trial Testing the Safety and Feasibility of IL-21-Expanded Natural Killer Cells for Inducing Relapsed/Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia." This project partnered with the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
- Collaborated with developing the clinical trial entitled 'Phase II, Randomized Study to Evaluate Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells as First-Line Treatment for aGVHD in Steroid-Resistant Patients.'
Undergraduate Researcher
Hospital De Clinicas De Porto Alegre/HCPA
09.2009 - 01.2011
- Independently developed and executed a research project to evaluate the activity of Natural Killer (NK) cells in patients with sickle cell anemia and relate it to disease evolution to obtain a Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Science.
- The 51Cr-release technique was employed to evaluate the cytotoxic activity of NK cells. SPSS software was used to collect, prepare, manipulate, and analyze datasets to interpret and draw conclusions from the outcomes.
- Regularly met with the Principal Investigator and the academic research team to discuss various aspects of the research and experiments.
Medical Laboratory Scientist Trainee
Hospital Regina
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Assisted medical laboratory scientists in conducting standardized laboratory tests on patient samples, including blood, urine, body fluids, and tissues, to help identify and treat medical conditions.
- Performed blood collection procedures and conducted instrument maintenance and quality control.
- Rotated through various laboratory departments such as chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, serology, microbiology, and transfusion services to gain insight into the pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of specimen testing.
Education
Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Federal University of Rio Grande Do Sul
Porto Alegre, RS/Brazil04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
FEEVALE University
Novo Hamburgo, RS/Brazil01.2011
Skills
- Hematology-oncology
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Medical research
- Safety compliance
- Good laboratory practices
- Flow cytometry
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
Languages
English Professional working proficiency
French Limited working proficiency
Portuguese Native speaker
Certification
- Medical Laboratory Technologist - General, State of Tennessee - Issued Jan 2023 - Expires Aug/2025
- International Medical Laboratory Scientist, American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) - Issued Jun 2022 - Expires Jun 2025
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Bradley Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
Clinical Laboratory Researcher
Hospital De Clinicas De Porto Alegre/HCPA
01.2018 - 12.2019
Graduate Student Researcher
Federal University Of Rio Grande Do Sul
01.2016 - 12.2017
Clinical Research Associate
Hospital De Clinicas De Porto Alegre/HCPA
02.2011 - 12.2015
Medical Laboratory Scientist Trainee
Hospital Regina
01.2010 - 12.2010
Undergraduate Researcher
Hospital De Clinicas De Porto Alegre/HCPA
09.2009 - 01.2011
- Medical Laboratory Technologist - General, State of Tennessee - Issued Jan 2023 - Expires Aug/2025
- International Medical Laboratory Scientist, American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) - Issued Jun 2022 - Expires Jun 2025
Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Federal University of Rio Grande Do Sul
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
FEEVALE University
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