Alix Graves
Fayetteville,AR
Summary
Experienced, Professional, and Team-oriented. Compassionate and strong work ethics. Positive work attitude and good work attendance history. Experienced on multiple types of analyzers and great multitasking skills at a fast paced lab. Work well under pressure. Able to establish work priorities and perform tests following lab procedures. Detail oriented, very organized and good customer skills.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Professional scientist with comprehensive experience in medical laboratory environments. Demonstrates expertise in diagnostic testing, quality control, and data analysis. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in utilizing advanced laboratory equipment, implementing safety protocols, and maintaining accurate records. Reliable, results-driven, and committed to upholding high standards.
Experienced with performing complex laboratory tests and producing reliable diagnostic results. Utilizes advanced laboratory equipment and methodologies to support patient care. Knowledge of quality control procedures and regulatory compliance ensures consistent, high-quality outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Labcorp of America
Seattle, WA
04.2025
- Hematology department
- Perform maintenance (daily, weekly, monthly), Calibration, QC on XN 3000 Automated/ Hematology Sysmex and Hematology/Coagulation Analyzers. Run patient samples, make appropriate dilutions, interpret and report critical results following lab procedures. Analyze blood, body fluids (CSF, Joint fluid). Perform stat/routine CBC w/manual diff.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Lab Supervisor
Medical Laboratory Scientist Generalist
Quest Diagnostics
Grove Oklahoma
10.2025 - Current
- Conducted routine laboratory tests to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment of patients.
- Operated and maintained laboratory equipment, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Performed quality control checks on reagents and samples to uphold testing standards.
- Analyzed test results and communicated findings to healthcare professionals for patient care decisions.
- Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
- Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.
- Maintained high levels of laboratory safety by adhering to strict guidelines and conducting regular safety audits.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care through effective laboratory services.
- Operated and maintained laboratory equipment for optimal performance and reliability.
- Maintained confidentiality and professionalism by following strict HIPAA guidelines when handling patient information and test results.
- Streamlined workflow by maintaining a well-organized and efficient work environment.
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry, and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Maintained certification with American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST II
Quest Diagnostic
Seattle, WA
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Hematology Department
- Perform maintenance (daily, weekly, monthly), Calibration, QC on XN 3000 Automated/ Hematology Sysmex and Hematology/Coagulation Analyzers. Run patient samples, make appropriate dilutions, interpret and report critical results following lab procedures. Analyze blood, body fluids (CSF, Joint fluid). Perform stat/routine CBC w/manual diff, ESR, PT/PTT, D-Dimer, UA w/micro, drug testing, test (qual), HCG (serum and urine).
- Perform other duties as assigned by Lab Supervisor.
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST Generalist
VA PUGET SOUND
Seattle, WA
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Duties:
- Perform maintenance, Calibration, QC Hematology Sysmex analyzer and Stago Coagulation Analyzers. Run patient samples, make appropriate dilutions, interpret and report critical results following lab procedures. Analyze blood, Perform stat/routine CBC w/manual diff, ESR, PT/PTT, Fibrinogen, UA w/micro, drug testing, test (qual), HCG (serum and urine). Qc and Calibrator on Chemistry Anility, Arquijtec, iris analyzer, and report patient samples following the Lab procedures. Blood bank paperwork. Positive Blood cultures, wet Prep, Stool for WBC. Setting samples on the Cepheid. Blood gases.
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST II Generalist
Northwest Arkansas Children Hospital
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Duties:
- Perform maintenance, Calibration, QC Hematology Sysmex analyzer and Coagulation Analyzers. Run patient samples, make appropriate dilutions, interpret and report critical results following lab procedures. Analyze blood, Perform stat/routine CBC w/manual diff, ESR, PT/PTT, Fibrinogen, UA w/micro, drug testing, test (qual), HCG (serum and urine), body fluids. Qc and Calibrator on Chemistry Ortho analyzer and report patient samples following the Lab procedures. Blood bank testing, Type and screen, Crossmatch, receiving blood bank products. Perform Stat/Routine testing (handling, processing, and testing). Plate Streaking: Urines, wound, stool. All body Fluids. Positive Blood cultures, wet Prep, Stool for WBC. Setting samples on the Cepheid PCR analyze
Medical Technologist (Generalist)
Willow Creek Women Hospital
11.2019 - 12.2022
- Duties:
- Perform maintenance (daily, weekly, monthly), Calibration, QC on XN 3000 Automated/ Hematology LH 500 analyzer and Stago Coagulation Analyzers. Run patient samples, make appropriate dilutions, interpret and report critical results following lab procedures. Analyze blood, Perform stat/routine CBC w/manual diff, ESR, PT/PTT, Fibrinogen, UA w/micro, drug testing, test (qual), HCG (serum and urine). Qc and Calibrator on Chemistry analyzer, run and report patient samples following the Lab procedures. Blood bank testing, Type and screen, crossmatch, fetal screen, DAT, cord blood. Perform other duties as assigned by Lab Supervisor
Microbiology II Medical Technologist
Mercy Hospital
09.2017 - 12.2020
- Duties:
- Perform Stat/Routine testing (handling, processing, and testing). Processing/ Serology testing. Plate Streaking: Urines, Sputum/Bronchial washing, Bronchial brushing, Tracheal Aspirates wound, stool, shiga-toxin, vaginal/genital, All body Fluids. Anaerobic cultures, tissue grinders, MRSA setups, VRE Setups, Positive Blood cultures, wet Prep, KOH, Stool for WBC. Prepare samples for PCR testing on Cepheid instrument.
- Hematology department: Medical Technologist II / Medical Laboratory Scientist II
- Duties:
- Perform maintenance (daily, weekly, monthly), Calibration, QC on XN 3000 Automated/ Hematology Sysmex and Hematology/Coagulation Analyzers. Run patient samples, make appropriate dilutions, interpret and report critical results following lab procedures. Analyze blood, body fluids (CSF, Joint fluid). Perform stat/routine CBC w/manual diff, ESR, PT/PTT, D-Dimer, TEG, PFA, UA w/micro, drug testing, test (qual), HCG (serum and urine).
- Perform other duties as assigned by Lab Supervisor.
Microbiology Medical Technologist
VA Hospital
Fayetteville, AR
03.2019 - 08.2019
- Duties:
- Perform Stat/Routine testing (handling, processing, and testing). Processing/ Serology testing.
- Plate Streaking: Urines, Sputum, Bronchial wash/Bronchial brush/Tracheal Aspirates
- Wound, Stool, Shiga-toxin, Vaginal/Genital. All body Fluids. Anaerobic and Aerobic cultures, tissue grinder, plating, reading, sensitivity and relaxing labs result following Lab procedures.
- MRSA setups, reading and resulting results. Processing and work out Positive. Blood Cultures, wet prep testing, setting samples on the Cepheid PCR analyzer. Culture plating, reading, setting positive samples for sensitivities, and verified and release positive results following the laboratory procedure.
- Report: Normal Flora, Pathogens, contaminant, work out and report following the laboratory procedures.
Microbiology Medical Technologist
Washington Regional Hospital
Fayetteville, AR
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Duties:
- Perform Stat/Routine testing (handling, processing, and testing). Processing/ Serology testing. Plate Streaking: Urines, Sputum/Bronchial washing, Bronchial brushing, Tracheal Asp.
- Wound, stool, shiga-toxin, vaginal/genital, All body Fluids. Anaerobic cultures, tissue grinders, MRSA setups, VRE Setups, Positive Blood cultures, wet Prep, KOH, Stool for WBC.
- Culture Reading: Normal Flora, Pathogens, contaminant, reporting and work out.
- Notifies to State Health Lab when needed and prepares send out to reference Lab.
Microbiology Medical Technologist
Spark Health System
Fort Smith, AR
02.2016 - 01.2017
- Duties:
- Perform Stat/Routine testing (handling, processing, and testing).
- Processing/ Serology testing.
- Plate Streaking: Urines, Sputum, Bronchial wash/Bronchial brush/Tracheal Aspirates
- Wound, Stool, Shiga-toxin, Vaginal/Genital. All body Fluids. Anaerobic cultures, tissue Grinders, MRSA setups, VRE Setups. Positive Blood Cultures, wet Prep, KOH, cultures.
- Decontamination processing, reading gram stain and report samples for AFB testing.
- Culture Reading: Normal Flora, Pathogens, contaminant, reporting and work out.
- Perform daily, weekly and monthly maintenance on Viteck
- Record temperatures, receive, date, and rotate supplies.
Medical Laboratory Scientist Generalist
Laboratory Corporation of America
Anchorage, AK
12.2013 - 08.2015
- Full time
- Duties:
- Perform stat/routine tests including CBC manual diff, ESR, UA w/micro, wet chem panel, PSA, tumor marker, cardiac panel, PT/PTT, DAT (drug abuse testing). Rapid strep A w/reflex to Beta, Mononucleosis Test (Qual), HCG (serum and urine). Perform preventive maintenance. Start up, close lab and perform daily, weekly, monthly maintenance on Roche Modular Analytics E170, Roche Integra 400 Plus, Roche Cobas E411, Coulter, Simens Clinitek, Piccolo, and Sysmex Hematology/Coagulation Analyzer. Perform Lot-Cal/R-Calibration, QCs, trouble shootings, parallel testing, run patient's samples on the analyzer, evaluate Calibrations, QCs, and patient results (make appropriate dilutions, verify critical results by repeat analysis and report to the client), verify/release using LCWS and Orchard, check/ locate any pending/missing specimens using LCLS and SIS .Other duties as assigned by Lab Supervisor.
Education
Bachelor of Science - MLS (ASCP)CM
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, Alaska05-2013
Skills
- Specimen handling
- Quality control
- Urinalysis
- Specimen processing
- Microbiology techniques
- Sample testing
- Equipment operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Hematology
- Safety regulations
- Team management
- Instrument Calibration
- Documentation skills
- Testing protocols
- Hematology analysis
- Data interpretation
- Cleaning procedures
- Chemistry testing
- Clinical laboratory expertise
- Instrument maintenance
- Excellent communication
- Analytical thinking
- Multitasking
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Critical thinking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Attention to detail
- Active listening
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist Generalist
Quest Diagnostics
10.2025 - Current
Labcorp of America
04.2025
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST II
Quest Diagnostic
11.2024 - 03.2025
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST Generalist
VA PUGET SOUND
06.2023 - 06.2024
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST II Generalist
Northwest Arkansas Children Hospital
09.2022 - 03.2023
Medical Technologist (Generalist)
Willow Creek Women Hospital
11.2019 - 12.2022
Microbiology Medical Technologist
VA Hospital
03.2019 - 08.2019
Microbiology II Medical Technologist
Mercy Hospital
09.2017 - 12.2020
Microbiology Medical Technologist
Washington Regional Hospital
01.2017 - 08.2017
Microbiology Medical Technologist
Spark Health System
02.2016 - 01.2017
Medical Laboratory Scientist Generalist
Laboratory Corporation of America
12.2013 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - MLS (ASCP)CM
University of Alaska Anchorage