Autumn Hartlage
Bardstown,KY
Summary
To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technologist
IDEXX
07.2018 - Current
- Reduce sample contamination risks by adhering to strict protocols in preparation and handling of specimens.
- Perform quality control runs to maintain sterile environment and pure assay use.
- Optimize workload distribution among team members with a daily schedule, ensuring timely completion of tasks without compromising quality.
- Assist lead/supervisor in setting clear goals, establishing priorities, and monitoring progress to ensure successful completion of tasks.
- Developed problem-solving abilities through hands-on experience with real-life leadership scenarios.
Medical Laboratory Technician III
IDEXX
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Assisted in training of new staff members, ensuring proper knowledge transfer and adherence to safety protocols.
- Prepared reagents and solutions, making readily available during testing for convenience.
- Utilized various medical laboratory equipment (i.e. Janus, KingFisher, Lightcycler) to conduct tests and analyses.
- Increased overall lab productivity by optimizing work schedules, prioritizing tasks, and minimizing downtime.
- Analyzed and interpreted data, accurately identifying and reporting laboratory results.
- Helped management optimize laboratory processes for maximum efficiency and performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
Murray State University
Murray, KY05.2017
Skills
- Use of SAS and excel logs to achieve TAT goals
- Completed training in all applicable PCR labs
- Training and mentoring fellow technicians in multiple PCR labs
- Adheres to laboratory safety and cleaning protocols to ensure accuracy of results
- Analyzer maintenance and troubleshooting
- Detail Oriented
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Coaching and mentoring when necessary
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technician III
IDEXX
08.2023 - 03.2024
Medical Laboratory Technologist
IDEXX
07.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
Murray State University