Alison Kong-Holtzclaw
Tracy,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Technical Specialist
Stryker
03.2018 - Current
- SME-Operating Philip Azurion Bi-Plane/ GE OEC Elite 9900
- Supports Physicians visit, regional visit, Brain Training and Project DVal
- Supports project teams setting up different models for testing NV devices
- Collaborates with R&D and marketing to facilitate hands on Demo NV devices at SNV labs
- Re-order and re-stock accessories in all 3 Labs (DAS, DPL/Stryker CCL), maintain and encourage best practice
- Manages radiation safety protocols and collaborates with EH&S team to ensure staff safety and compliance
- Investigated system issues and implemented resolutions to reduce downtime
- Organized system operating procedures to strengthen controls
- Provided educational expertise and mentoring to project team members
Research and Development Technician IV
Stryker
03.2016 - 02.2018
- Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
- Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Followed research protocols when gathering data and performing lab experiments.
- Kept work areas extremely clean and sanitized properly to avoid errors in research.
- Assisted with training junior team members in laboratory techniques and operation of equipment.
- Provided support and guidance to junior lab staff.
- Cooperated with other technicians to develop and test new protocols.
- Supported "Target Nano Recalled" to improve tip-ball procedure
- Eliminated procedure gaps by effectively guiding and teaching 5 Technicians on operations of machinery, inspection protocols and processes
- Verified regulatory compliance and protocol adherence through comprehensive inspections
Research and Development Technician III
Stryker
03.2010 - 02.2016
- Followed research protocols when gathering data and performing lab experiments.
- Kept work areas extremely clean and sanitized properly to avoid errors in research.
- Assisted with training junior team members in laboratory techniques and operation of equipment.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
- Participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments.
- Inputted and edited computer entries from generated research using Macro for InZone project.
- Supported "Matrix Recall" to find out what caused t devices failure
- Eliminated procedure gaps by effectively guiding and teaching 2 Technicians on operations of machinery, inspection protocols and processes
Research and Development Technician II
Boston Scientific
03.2003 - 02.2010
- Followed research protocols when gathering data and performing lab experiments.
- Kept work areas extremely clean and sanitized properly to avoid errors in research.
- Inputted and edited computer entries from generated research using Macro to analysis "InZone" project.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Assisted complaint department for "Project Horizon"
- Eliminated procedure gaps by effectively guiding and teaching 6 Technicians on operations of machinery, inspection protocols and processes
Research and Development Lab Technician I
Boston Scientific
10.2000 - 03.2003
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
- Cooperated with other technicians to develop and test new protocols.
- Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.
- Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Developed new protocols and improved existing laboratory processes.
Data Review Clerk
Pharmchem
11.1997 - 10.2000
- Maintained files and controlled records to show correspondence activities.
- Gathered records pertinent to specific problems, reviewed for completeness and accuracy and attached records to correspondence as necessary.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Gas Chromatograph Alnlyist II
Pharmchem
10.1992 - 09.1997
- Maintained Gas Chromatograph Equipment for Drug Testing
- Preparing different essay(Opiate, Cocaine, etc) for analyzing in Gas Chromatograph equipment
- Input Drug testing results in computer
- Using different chemicals according to essay's procedures
- Maintained inventory of repair supplies worth over $1000 keeping detailed records to prevent disruptions in work
Thin Layer Chromatograph Analysis Technician
Pharmchem
10.1989 - 10.1992
- Developed post spotted silica plate with required chemicals and analyze what drugs show up
- Input results from silica plates to computer
Thin Layer Chromatograph Technician
Pharmchem
10.1986 - 10.1989
- Extracted samples from different drug testing with chemical required from working instructions
- Making thin layer chromatograph plate for drug testing
- Maintain clean environment in Lab for testing
Education
No Degree - B
De Anza College
Cupertino, CAHigh School Diploma -
Homestead High School
Cupertino, CA06.1986
Skills
- Lead Technical Specialist with 2year history of working with Philip Azurion Bi-plane, use interventional tool station for reconstruction of 3DRA and CBCT for project's need, 5 year history of working with GE OEC Elite 9900 on different projects, physicians visit, devices Demo and Brain Training in preclinical group (set up testing models, back table assisting)
- Research and development Technician I-IV with 18year history of working in research and development for medical devices- building protocols, testing products in Instron (tensile test, friction test, etc), "InZone" uploading new firmware and downloading data, SME on desk top SEM equipment for imaging devices, using Kencey for measuring protocols, operate and maintain braider for braiding wire or suture, operate and trouble shooting double combo winder for winding primary platinum coils Testing products with Track Tester in wet lab Organized and updated all chemicals were used in research and development lab, Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
- Thin Layer Chromatograph Technician/Gas chromatograph analysist 15year history of working with drug testing Lab
Certification
- Philip Azurion Bi-plane, Philip - May 2021
- Operate X-ray equipment for non-medical use Training - yearly with refresh training class
Timeline
Lead Technical Specialist
Stryker
03.2018 - Current
Research and Development Technician IV
Stryker
03.2016 - 02.2018
Research and Development Technician III
Stryker
03.2010 - 02.2016
Research and Development Technician II
Boston Scientific
03.2003 - 02.2010
Research and Development Lab Technician I
Boston Scientific
10.2000 - 03.2003
Data Review Clerk
Pharmchem
11.1997 - 10.2000
Gas Chromatograph Alnlyist II
Pharmchem
10.1992 - 09.1997
Thin Layer Chromatograph Analysis Technician
Pharmchem
10.1989 - 10.1992
Thin Layer Chromatograph Technician
Pharmchem
10.1986 - 10.1989
No Degree - B
De Anza College
High School Diploma -
Homestead High School
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