AUSTIN BROWN
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Dynamic molecular genetics professional with extensive experience at ARUP Laboratories, excelling in DNA extraction and instrument calibration. Proven track record in cross-functional collaboration and team leadership, successfully onboarding new assays and employees while ensuring quality control adherence. Committed to delivering precise results in high-throughput environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Molecular Genetics MLS I (ASCP)
ARUP Laboratores
Salt Lake City, Utah
05.2025 - Current
- Balanced day-to-day duties in a high-throughput, semi-automated lab
- Performed preventive instrument maintenance.
- Analyzed results using multiple software.
- Worked alongside MDs and R&D to onboard new assays.
- Extracted DNA from multiple sources (whole blood, buccal brushes, and saliva).
- PCR'd multiple SNP assays using an array of instruments.
Genomic Mircroarray MLS I (ASCP)
ARUP Laboratories
Salt Lake City, Utah
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Performed SNP-based microarray testing.
- Extracted DNA from multiple sources (bone marrow, whole blood, products of conception, amniotic fluid, chorionic villi, solid tumors, lymph nodes, buccal swabs, and paraffin-embedded tissue).
- Onboarded new employees.
Fragment Analysis MLS I (ASCP)
ARUP Laboratories
Salt Lake City, Utah
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Performed single tandem repeat testing to interpret bone marrow transplant statuses.
- Isolated specific white blood cells from whole blood and bone marrow.
- Worked alongside the University of Utah Hospital to ensure the proper collection of samples.
Education
ASCP (BOC) Certified
05-2024
Bachelor’s of Medical Laboratory Science -
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah01.2023
Skills
- Instrument calibration and validation
- DNA extraction
- Sample preparation techniques
- Quality control adherence
- Reagent quality assurance
- Root cause analysis
- Team leadership and management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Client relationship management
- Attention to detail
- Results orientation
- Excellent communication
Accomplishments
• Kept lab’s Turn Around Time above 92% while 30% loss of staff
• Improved efficiency and effectiveness of Standard Operating Procedures and Training
• President of the Medical Laboratory Science Cohort 2023
• Improved efficiency and effectiveness of Standard Operating Procedures and Training
• President of the Medical Laboratory Science Cohort 2023
Volunteer Experience
- The Women's Center - Meal prep and landscape work
- The Road Home - Meal prep and meal delivery
- Advantage Arts Academy - General class room assistance
Timeline
Molecular Genetics MLS I (ASCP)
ARUP Laboratores
05.2025 - Current
Genomic Mircroarray MLS I (ASCP)
ARUP Laboratories
10.2024 - 05.2025
Fragment Analysis MLS I (ASCP)
ARUP Laboratories
01.2024 - 10.2024
ASCP (BOC) Certified
Bachelor’s of Medical Laboratory Science -
University of Utah