Anuradha R K K M Kulatunga
Pearland,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented Laboratory Technologist with over 6 years of experience in industrial and research environments. Specializes in diagnostic testing, specimen analysis, and quality control, ensuring accurate results and adherence to safety standards. Skilled in operating advanced laboratory equipment and maintaining strict protocols, contributing to effective team collaboration in dynamic settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Alaine Diagnostics, LLC
Houston, TX
11.2025 - Current
- Technical skills applied: PCR, Immuno Assay, LCMS and Clinical Chemistry Analyzer
- Optimized clinical laboratory operations and workflow for enhanced efficiency.
- Molecular assay (qPCR, Rt-PCR, nucleic acid extraction and ELISA)
- Perform calibration, verification and validation
- Clinical sample handling (Blood, urine, saliva, frozen tissues and serum
- LIMS: LABDAQ, Ovation
- Performed routine maintenance on laboratory instruments to ensure optimal performance.
- Conducted various clinical tests using specialized instruments to diagnose patient conditions.
- RT-PCR QuantStudio 12k
- Respiratory Pathogen Panel (RPP) and RSV, flu and COVID – sample preparation, extraction, PCR running, data analysis and Data reporting to the Manager
- Urinalysis, urine culture test, UTI sample reflex to the PCR and analysis of test results
- Stat sample test – urine, vaginal swab and wound panel test
- Toxicology sample preparation and testing by Agilent 6420 triple quadruple LCMS, data analysis and reporting
- Testing for AMP, BARB, OPI, Benz, TMC, BUP, XTC and ETOH
- Executed immunoassay testing procedures to analyze biological samples.
- SIEMENS Healthineers Immulite 200xi immunoassay system
- Testing TES, PRL, PRG, FSX, HCG, DHS, Folc, LH and IMS
- Clinical chemistry analyzer (Beckman Coulter AU680 analyzer) testing
- Analyzer maintenance, ISE maintenance, QC and calibration
- Testing HDL, LDL, LIP, MAG, Cal, Etoh, Glv, CREAT and ALB
- Managed laboratory manifests and coordinated waste disposal procedures.
Laboratory Technologist
Continental Carbon Company
Houston, TX
04.2023 - 05.2025
- Technical skills applied: Material and Oil Testing
- Conducted feedstock oil testing including density, API gravity, viscosity, flash point, and water by distillation.
- Carbon Black Analysis: Iodine absorption number, nitrogen surface area (NSA), oil absorption number (OAN), compressed-OAN, Tint strength, toluene discoloration, pH, pallet hardness, attrition, fines, and pellet size distribution
- Analysis of impurities in carbon materials
- Identifying materials, testing process byproducts, corrosion and build-up materials
- Particle size analysis and Powder flow testing using powder flow tester and tapped density tester
- Developed database libraries and methods, created SOPs, and trained lab techs to enhance operational efficiency
- Monitored quality trend dashboards and analyzed process capability indexes (Cpk and Ppk) to ensure compliance with quality standards
- Maintaining PTRs, Conducting Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (Gage R&R) programs
- Maintained regression control charts and monitored GHG data to support environmental compliance and reporting
- Testing and maintaining databases of periodic samples
- Ensured cleanliness and safety in laboratory by following established protocols
Senior Laboratory Technologist and Coordinator of Insurance and Billing
Rapid DX Laboratory LLC
Houston, TX
06.2021 - 03.2023
- Technical skills applied: Multi pipetting skills, UV-Visible Spectroscopy, PCR
- Performing diagnostic tests such as UTI, STI, GI, PGX, Covid-19 assay and Flu-Covid assay
- Extraction of DNA and RNA, Open Array, qPCR and RT-PCR
- Open array UTI and PGX by QuantStudio 12K Flex-RTPCR and Covid/Flu-Covid, RPP and STI by QuantStudio 7K Flex-RTPCR
- Conducted thorough data analysis to interpret laboratory test results. and reporting test results using applied biosystem from Thermos fisher and Ovation (LIMS)
- Validating methods and creating SOPs for developed methods
- Created and maintained validation reports to ensure compliance with laboratory standards
- Analyzing, interpreting and validating test results according to laboratory standard methods
- Reviewed procedure manuals for lab testing and performed proficiency testing according to QA/QC policies and guidelines
- Participated in proficiency tests to ensure laboratory standards.
- Finalizing and verifying the final reports before release, signing and releasing all the reports of different panels
- Training lab technicians for sample collecting, lab testing, data entry and reporting
- Managed and verified credential processing for insurance panels, ensuring accuracy and timeliness as CPP coordinator
- Developing authorization and reimbursement processes in different insurance panels
- Studied medical coding and billing practices for UTI, RPP, PGX, STI testing to enhance reimbursement processes
- Monitored laboratory samples throughout processing to ensure accurate tracking. and maintained accurate count logs for laboratory panels.
- Developed comparison charts to effectively analyze various STAT modules. to analyze various STAT modules.
- Data analysis and release final reports to customers
- Acting as an in-charge of requisition forms for all test panels
- Introducing new profitable Covid sites and medical clinics
- Ensuring the communication of lab data updates and maintaining client claims logs
- Engaged with clients to clarify their analytical needs and provide support. to understand their analytical needs and provide technical support
- Performing duties of Credential process professional (CPP) coordinator
- Oversaw waste management by maintaining manifests and properly disposing of biohazard materials. by maintaining manifests and disposing biohazard material and chemicals
- Follow biosafety and infection control protocols
Lab Analyst
ExperTox, Inc
Deer Park, TX
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Demonstrated technical skills in laboratory settings: LC-MS, GC-MS, preparation, extraction, separation, isolation and identification
- Performed extraction and analysis of various substances, including anabolic steroids, amphetamines, and opiates, to aid in drug identification and toxicology assessments
- Analysis of heavy metals including selenium, arsenic, chromium, lead, cadmium and mercury in blood/urine by ICP-MS
- Technical skills applied: LC-MS, GC-MS, preparation, extraction, separation, isolation and identification
- Reviewed and compiled test reports to ensure accuracy and reliability of results
Intern
Bryan Laboratory, Inc
Houston, TX
12.2018 - 02.2019
- Calibrated and operated SpectroMaxx OES stationary analyzer, Leco CS-230 carbon and sulfur combustion analyzer, Leco ON-736 nitrogen and oxygen analyzer, and Perkin Elmer AA Analyst 200 spectrometer following ASTM and API procedures; conducted pH meter and titration tests to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Tested metallic samples to determine composition and corrosion resistance, identifying materials such as cast iron, carbon steel, stainless steel, tool steel, copper, cobalt, aluminum, zinc, tungsten, and nickel-based alloys for quality assurance.
- Prepared standard and stock solutions for wet chemistry analysis, ensuring accuracy and reliability of testing results.
Project Leader
University of Houston, Clear Lake
Houston, TX
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Technical skills applied: LC-MS, GC-MS, preparative thin layer chromatography (PrepTLC), ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC), time of flight mass spectrometry (TOF-MS), UV-Visible spectroscopy 1-D NMR (1H and 13C) and 2-D NMR (COSY and HMQC).
- Directed extraction, separation, and analysis of organic compounds from plant materials, verifying structures and developing solvent systems to enhance compound identification.
- Identified twelve indole alkaloids from seeds of Picralima nitida, contributing to understanding of the plant's medicinal properties.
Teaching Assistant
University of Houston, Clear Lake
Houston, TX
06.2017 - 12.2018
- Facilitating Organic Chemistry Laboratory I and II, General Chemistry I, and Environmental Analysis Laboratory classes
- Facilitated Organic Chemistry I and II, General Chemistry I, and Environmental Analysis Laboratory classes to enhance student understanding and practical skills.
- Led seven undergraduate student groups in conducting wet chemistry and instrumental analysis, investigating environmental samples to deepen hands-on learning.
- Supported effective time management strategies in laboratory settings., synthetic techniques, waste disposal, and safety protocols.
Voluntary Researcher
University of Houston
Houston, TX
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Assisted in research projects for the Department of Biology and Biochemistry.
- Supported research projects in biology and biochemistry by collaborating with faculty and contributing to experimental design.
- Conducted literature reviews to identify relevant research trends and inform faculty project development.
- Collected and organized research data, ensuring accuracy and reliability for subsequent analysis and reporting.
- Technical skills applied: Isolated plasmid DNA, cultured bacteria using Luria Broth (LB), monitored bacteria growth by spectrophotometer, purified plasmid DNA by QIAprep Spin Miniprep, determined DNA concentration by Nanodrop spectrophotometer, separated DNA by agarose gel electrophoresis, studied bacterial transformation by heat shock, purified proteins by Hitrap prepacked columns coupled to AKTA purification system, and detected specific proteins by UV absorbance and conductivity.
Education
Master of Science - Chemistry, Analytical chemistry, Minor in Organic Chemistry
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TX01-2018
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
The Open University of Sri Lanka
01-2013
Higher Diploma - Computer Studies
International Institute of Information Technology Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka01-2008
Skills
- GC - HPLC - PrepTLC - XRF - XRD - TGA - FTIR - ICP - AAS - OES - NMR - UV-Vis Spectroscopy - PCR - Organic Elemental (CHNSO) Analysis - Manual/Automated Titrations - Particle Size Analysis - Carbon Material Testing - Feedstock Oil Testing
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Alaine Diagnostics, LLC
11.2025 - Current
Laboratory Technologist
Continental Carbon Company
04.2023 - 05.2025
Senior Laboratory Technologist and Coordinator of Insurance and Billing
Rapid DX Laboratory LLC
06.2021 - 03.2023
Lab Analyst
ExperTox, Inc
02.2019 - 05.2019
Intern
Bryan Laboratory, Inc
12.2018 - 02.2019
Project Leader
University of Houston, Clear Lake
08.2017 - 12.2018
Teaching Assistant
University of Houston, Clear Lake
06.2017 - 12.2018
Voluntary Researcher
University of Houston
06.2015 - 08.2015
Higher Diploma - Computer Studies
International Institute of Information Technology Sri Lanka
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
The Open University of Sri Lanka
Master of Science - Chemistry, Analytical chemistry, Minor in Organic Chemistry
University of Houston-Clear Lake