Andrew Hardman
Swedesboro,NJ
Summary
- ASCP Certified medical laboratory technician with 4 years of proven experience performing high-complexity testing
- Oversaw quality assurance, monitoring, and reporting of specimen as General Supervisor of Cholinesterase Reference Laboratory
- Respected and reliable team member with excellent communication skills and critical thinking
- Military training provides experience in adapting to multiple teams and scenarios to achieve results
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Supervisor, Cholinesterase Reference Lab
U.S. Army, Public Health Command - Central
Fort Sam Houston, TX
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Oversee quality control, standards, and performance of Cholinesterase Reference Laboratory
- Ensure reports are shipped out to partner laboratories of the Cholinesterase Monitoring Program
- Troubleshoot and resolve errors during testing or inputting of results
- Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Entered test results into database and transferred information to partner sites for use.
Cholinesterase Reference Lab Lead Technician
U.S. Army, Public Health Command - Central
Fort Sam Houston, TX
09.2019 - 04.2023
- Analyze patient blood samples to test for nerve agent exposure for DoD
- Provide quality assurance and primary testing for more than 20 military and non-military sites
- Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
- Track, ship, and maintain $500,000+ worth of equipment for Cholinesterase Monitoring Program sites
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
Chemistry Technician
U.S. Army Public Health Command - Central
Fort Sam Houston, TX
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Assist Brooke Army Medical Center's core lab to perform chemistry tests on incoming patient specimen.
- Adapted quickly to respond to staff shortage and fully train within 2 weeks of being stationed.
- Recorded test results using variety of chemistry-specific software programs.
- Conducted daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance on chemistry analyzers
- Performed urinalysis testing on DxU Iris analyzer
- Restocked laboratory work stations and sterilized surfaces to maintain readiness for any project requirement.
Molecular Diagnostics Technician
U.S. Army, Public Health Command - Central
Fort Sam Houston, TX
04.2020 - 07.2020
- Support Brooke Army Medical Center to perform molecular COVID-19 testing and reporting
- Processed 1000+ patient samples utilizing QIACube
- Adjusted on short notice to contribute to emergency COVID response
U.S. Army Soldier
U.S. Army Active Duty
Various Locations
04.2018 - 08.2019
- Trained in infantry tactics, weapons and medical procedures for well-rounded field support.
- Assembled, disassembled and maintained various weapons for operational readiness.
- Trained to follow standards of medical laboratory technicians through advanced individual training program
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
- Performed comprehensive analysis of patient samples and generated detailed reports to inform medical staff of results.
Operations Associate
JCPenney
Deptford, New Jersey
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Maintained and prioritized to-do-list and followed up to complete tasks on-time.
- Executed and maintained quality control processes to meet criteria and standards and increase customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with other departments to establish smooth implementation of operational processes and procedures.
- Followed shipping and receiving procedures for goods and materials.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN09.2023
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Processing Specimens
- Analyze Body Fluids
- Patient Records Documentation
- Chemical Applications
- Database Software
- Standards Compliance
- Ph Meters
- Inventory Control
- Team Collaboration
- Quality Assurance
Certification
- Certified Medical Laboratory Technician, American Society for Clinical Pathology - August 2019 to Present
Timeline
Chemistry Technician
U.S. Army Public Health Command - Central
01.2022 - 03.2022
General Supervisor, Cholinesterase Reference Lab
U.S. Army, Public Health Command - Central
08.2021 - 04.2023
Molecular Diagnostics Technician
U.S. Army, Public Health Command - Central
04.2020 - 07.2020
Cholinesterase Reference Lab Lead Technician
U.S. Army, Public Health Command - Central
09.2019 - 04.2023
U.S. Army Soldier
U.S. Army Active Duty
04.2018 - 08.2019
Operations Associate
JCPenney
10.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Purdue University Global