Alicia Angelo
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Results-driven Associate Lab Director known for strong analytical skills and commitment to quality management. Experience in training and mentoring staff while managing complex laboratory operations to achieve compliance and enhance performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Laboratory Director
Castle Biosciences
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2026 - Current
- Oversee daily laboratory operations, management of personnel, and integration of new assays.
- Serve as technical resource for clinical assays, focusing on TCBEA.
- Ensure preparation and analysis of samples and reagents adhered to scientific methodologies.
- Review and complete SOPs, incident reports, and data summaries.
- Facilitate communication of personnel and assay performance data to upper management.
- Supervise hiring, training, and competency evaluations of laboratory staff.
- Monitor compliance with SOPs, CLIA, CAP, and other regulatory standards.
- Manage sample volume and resources while ensuring quality control measures upheld.
Clinical Laboratory Manager
Castle Biosciences
Pittsburgh, PA
12.2021 - 01.2026
- Manage and direct daily patient sample image acquisition, clinical databases, and informatics
- Manage daily lab operations
- Manage personnel, including hiring, training, monitoring productivity, and coaching
- Ensure quality management systems are followed and accurate
- Efficiency improvements
- Developed a comprehensive understanding of the laboratory testing menu to support team training.
Process Development Manager
Cernostics Inc (Acquired by Castle Bio 12/2021)
Pittsburgh, PA
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Lead projects and initiatives for improvements involving high complexity testing and informatics
- Validated and implemented equipment and processes.
- Lab operations, production, and regulatory management including quality and safety systems
- Managed data systems and IT infrastructure to support organizational needs.
Digital Pathology Lab Manager/Sr. Assoc. Scientist
Cernostics Inc (Acquired by Castle Bio 12/2021)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
10.2018 - 07.2021
- Laboratory and regulatory management
- Digital slide imaging and image analysis
- Oversaw data and IT management, supporting laboratory operations and compliance.
- Multiplexed immunofluorescence slide labeling
- Managed daily production tasks and processes, ensuring efficient workflow and staff training.
- Evaluated software functionality as a tester, identifying areas for user experience enhancement.
Associate Scientist
Cernostics Inc (Acquired by Castle Bio 12/2021)
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2017 - 10.2018
- Digital slide imaging, image analysis, and multiplexed immunofluorescence slide labeling
- Managed data and IT systems to align with organizational requirements.
- Conducted clinical accessioning and reporting, fostering strong client relationships.
Quality Control Lab Technician
Swisher International Inc.
Wheeling, West Virginia
03.2014 - 06.2017
- Conducted QC verifications of raw materials and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards
- Performed qualitative analysis and maintained inventory of chemical and hazardous materials for safety and regulatory adherence
- Established written laboratory and production protocols to streamline operations and ensure consistent quality control
Education
Master of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL12-2015
Bachelor of Science - Biology
West Liberty University
West Liberty, WV05-2011
Skills
- Knowledge of quality and regulatory systems and requirements (CLIA, CAP, NY DoH)
- Proficiency with inspections, audits, and corrective action plans
- Understanding of instrumentation, method validation, QC, and troubleshooting
- Lab spatial planning and expansion
- Staff training, coaching, and mentoring for professional, technical, and leadership development
- Culture development and support for personnel; leading teams through change
- Extensive experience with talent acquisition and management
- Workflow and efficiency improvements, including productivity metrics and KPIs
- Minor work in staffing models; staffing and workload balancing
- Basic understanding of informatics and analytics
Timeline
Associate Laboratory Director
Castle Biosciences
01.2026 - Current
Clinical Laboratory Manager
Castle Biosciences
12.2021 - 01.2026
Process Development Manager
Cernostics Inc (Acquired by Castle Bio 12/2021)
07.2021 - 12.2021
Digital Pathology Lab Manager/Sr. Assoc. Scientist
Cernostics Inc (Acquired by Castle Bio 12/2021)
10.2018 - 07.2021
Associate Scientist
Cernostics Inc (Acquired by Castle Bio 12/2021)
06.2017 - 10.2018
Quality Control Lab Technician
Swisher International Inc.
03.2014 - 06.2017
Master of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Florida
Bachelor of Science - Biology
West Liberty University