ASHLEY DAVILA MARCANO
CASSELBERRY
Summary
Experienced laboratory professional with over 10 years in clinical laboratory environments and 4 years in quality assurance. Skilled in complex biological processing, data evaluation, and maintaining high standards of safety, accuracy, and regulatory compliance. Recently earned MLT (ASCP) certification, pending Florida state licensure. Known for adaptability, analytical thinking, and effective collaboration across scientific and clinical disciplines. Seeking to expand scientific knowledge and contribute to innovative, interdisciplinary problem‑solving through graduate study at the University of Florida.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cell Therapy Technologist I
AdventHealth
Orlando, FL
12.2025 - Current
- Process autologous/allogeneic cellular therapy products (HPCs, MNCs, IECs, CAR‑T) using aseptic technique, performing calculations, viability testing, and basic flow cytometry to ensure product quality.
- Coordinate with physicians, nurses, and transplant teams to schedule collections, report processing yields, and support multidisciplinary case reviews.
- Perform cryopreservation, thawing, labeling, chain‑of‑custody verification, and secure transport of cellular therapy products, including management of liquid nitrogen storage.
- Operate, maintain, and perform QC/PM on complex laboratory equipment such as biosafety cabinets, centrifuges, controlled‑rate freezers, and LN2 storage systems.
- Maintain complete and accurate documentation for processing, infusion, equipment validation, consents, and regulatory compliance according to SOPs
CLINICAL SUPPORT I & II
DaVita Labs
Deland, FL, US
08.2023 - 01.2025
- Performed root-cause problem-solving for complex specimen issues (duplicate, mislabeled, incorrect) and managed related ServiceNow tickets.
- Supported Hematology, Chemistry, and Special Chemistry workflow, including reagent inventories, specimen handling, and send-out duties.
- Received, prepared, and accessioned laboratory specimens, performing data entry and processing prior to analysis.
- Recorded and performed daily department maintenance for functions and equipment.
REGULATORY AFFAIRS & QUALITY SYSTEM SPECIALIST
Arc-One Solutions
Miramar, FL, US
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Ensured activities complied with quality management systems and regulatory requirements (Medical Device).
- Managed medical device complaint process, nonconformance, and CAPA documentation, including adverse events such as Medical Device Reporting (MDR).
- Administered the document control system and reviewed Software Tool Validation documentation.
QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER
ImmunoTek Bio Centers
Sanford, FL, US
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Oversaw and managed the center's Deviation Management System, ensuring adequate investigations and root cause identification for the CAPA process.
- Ensured operations were in full compliance through the interpretation and application of SOPs and tracked quality and operational metrics.
QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST
ImmunoTek Bio Centers
Sanford, FL, US
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Ensured compliance with all applicable state, federal, customer, and European regulations.
- Performed equipment quality control review and reviewed daily manufacturing/donor records for plasma shipments.
BIOLOGICS SUPERVISOR
OneBlood
Orlando, FL, US
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Provided leadership and direct supervision to staff, including hiring and performance reviews.
- Ensured staff training maintained accreditation standards and continuous quality improvement (CQI).
- Organized assigned work area to ensure it was free of health and safety violations.
BIOLOGICS TEAM LEADER
OneBlood
Orlando, FL, US
01.2017 - 08.2019
- Prepared and submitted quality control samples for testing.
- Assisted with supervising and mentoring staff for annual competency sign-offs.
- Manufactured, stored, and distributed blood products, ensuring suitability and accurate labeling for release.
- Operated, maintained, and performed daily, weekly, monthly, and annual equipment QC checks.
- Performed the quarantine and disposition of unacceptable products and/or samples.
BIOLOGICS ASSISTANT
OneBlood
Orlando, FL, US
04.2013 - 03.2014
- Manufactured, stored, and distributed blood products.
- Ensured suitability and accurate labeling of products for release and distribution.
- Performed data entry ensuring accurate and complete manufacturing records.
- Operated, maintained, and performed quality control checks on equipment.
Education
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE - MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
Lake-Sunter State College
12-2025
Bachelor - INTEGRATIVE GENERAL STUDIES, MINOR IN HEALTH SCIENCE
University of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida08-2023
LABORATORY SCIENCE CERTIFICATE -
Seminole State College of Florida
Clermont, Florida05-2016
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS - undefined
Seminole State College of Florida
Altamonte Springs, Florida01-2016
Skills
- Quality Assurance/Quality Control
- Leadership
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Laboratory Information System (LIS)
- Technical & Laboratory Skills
- Sample and cellular product testing
Certification
Certified Medical Laboratory Technician, American Society of Clinical Pathology - 03/2026
Application submitted to the Florida Department of Health, pending Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) licensure.
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Cell Therapy Technologist I
AdventHealth
12.2025 - Current
CLINICAL SUPPORT I & II
DaVita Labs
08.2023 - 01.2025
REGULATORY AFFAIRS & QUALITY SYSTEM SPECIALIST
Arc-One Solutions
11.2021 - 03.2022
QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER
ImmunoTek Bio Centers
03.2021 - 10.2021
QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST
ImmunoTek Bio Centers
09.2019 - 03.2021
BIOLOGICS SUPERVISOR
OneBlood
08.2019 - 01.2021
BIOLOGICS TEAM LEADER
OneBlood
01.2017 - 08.2019
BIOLOGICS ASSISTANT
OneBlood
04.2013 - 03.2014
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS - undefined
Seminole State College of Florida
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE - MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
Lake-Sunter State College
Bachelor - INTEGRATIVE GENERAL STUDIES, MINOR IN HEALTH SCIENCE
University of Central Florida
LABORATORY SCIENCE CERTIFICATE -
Seminole State College of Florida
Instrumentation Experience
- BD Bacter FX
- BioMérieux VIIEK 2
- GeneXpert Dx System
- Inpeco FlexLabMX-Check in/out Modules
- Ortho Vision Analyzer
- Roche Cobas 600 & 601
- Roche cobaseplex system
- Siemens Laboratory Automation Systems
- Sysmex XN-2000
- ACL TOP 350
- SED Flite
- Aerospray Hematology Stat
- CLINITEK Novus Urine Analyzer
- BD FACSCANTO Clincal Flowcytometry System