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Beth Shinsky

West Salem,OH

Summary

Scientific professional with comprehensive background in laboratory techniques and methodologies. Known for exceptional accuracy and reliability in conducting tests. Prioritizes team collaboration and adapts seamlessly to dynamic environments. Proficient in data analysis and laboratory safety protocols, valued for meticulous attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Laboratory Technician IV - Manual Hematology

Cleveland Clinic
03.2025 - Current
  • Performs specialized hematology and coagulation testing including body fluid cell counts, differentials involving cytofunnels, pH, and specific gravity, Kleihauer-Betke (KB) stains, bone marrow accessing, thromboelastography (TEG panels), platelet function screening, and platelet aggregation studies
  • Responsible for quality control and calibration of laboratory analyzes; prepares reagents; tracks specimens to inventory and other locations
  • Use of microscopes, centrifuges, pipettes, pipette bulbs, micropipettes, capillary tubes, hemocytometers, water baths, stainers, paramount, fume hood, and biological safety cabinet
  • Uses automated and manual instruments such as XN, pH meter, specific gravity refractometer, KX21, PFA-100, Chrono-Log model 700 aggregometers, TEG5000, and TEG6s
  • Checks integrity of samples prior to analysis (i.e. stability, clotting, volume, lipemia, icterus, hemolysis) and communicates sample issues
  • Records, reviews, and edits data in EPIC (Beaker), TEG manager, and AGGRO/LINK 8 software

Lab Clinical Testing Technician - Generalist

Cleveland Clinic Akron General Lodi Hospital
04.2024 - 03.2025
  • Performed hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, PCR (COVID, flu, RSV, and strep), chemistry, blood gas, and kit testing (urine HCG, mono, and fecal occult blood)
  • Responsible for quality control, calibration, and maintenance of analyzers and laboratory instruments; new lots/shipments and lot to lot comparisons; prepares reagents; receives, releases, and transfers blood bank specimens; records temperatures; receives specimens, places send out specimens on packing lists
  • Use of microscopes, centrifuges, pipettes, pipette bulbs, micropipettes, hemaprep, urinalysis chemistry test strips, biological safety cabinet, stainer, etc.
  • Used automated and manual instruments such as XN, Cobas, Cepheid, Clinitek, ABL, and iSTAT
  • Checks integrity of samples prior to analysis (i.e. stability, clotting, volume, lipemia, icterus, hemolysis) and communicates sample issues
  • Records, reviews, and edits data in EPIC (Beaker), Caresphere, Unity, Data Innovations, BCQM, and Safetrace.

Laboratory Technician IV - Automated Hematology

Cleveland Clinic
07.2022 - 04.2024
  • Performed hematology and urinalysis testing on patient samples and analyzed results, including coagulation times, dilutions, hematocrit analyses, blood counts, and blood cell morphology differentials
  • Responsible for quality control and maintenance of analyzers and laboratory instruments; prepared reagents; tracks specimens to inventory and other locations
  • Use of microscopes, centrifuges, pipettes, pipette bulbs, micropipettes, capillary tubes, hemaprep, hemocytometers, urinalysis chemistry test strips, water baths, dry bath incubators, and stainers
  • Used automated instruments (i.e. Sysmex XN9000, Sysmex CS 5100, AUTION MAX AX-4030 with IQ200 Microscopic, UN-Series) and manual instruments (i.e. BFTII, Clinitek)
  • Checked integrity of samples prior to analysis (i.e. stability, clotting, volume, lipemia, icterus, hemolysis)
  • Called other laboratory personnel for alternative samples if needed; communicated sample issues and corrected reports to nurses
  • Recorded and edited data in EPIC (Beaker) and Caresphere

Quality Control Associate - Histology

Charles River Laboratories
04.2021 - 07.2022
  • Checked the quality of histology slides daily using a microscope prior to being sent to the pathologist and prepared slides that needed redone
  • Reviewed and followed standard operating procedures and protocols
  • Trained when needed; mentored technicians and lab assistants
  • Recorded and edited data using Microsoft Excel and Provantis

Histology Technician II

Charles River Laboratories
08.2017 - 04.2021
  • Trimmed, embedded, and microtomed animal tissues and bones
  • Used microscopes, water baths, cryostats, slide warmers, dissection tools, bone saws, embedding stations, and microtomes
  • Recorded and edited data using Provantis

Education

Master of Science - Forensic DNA and Serology

University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida
12-2022

Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science

Tiffin University
Tiffin, Ohio
08-2016

Skills

  • Quick learner
  • High attention to detail
  • Strong work ethic
  • Problem solver and critical thinker
  • Good laboratory practices
  • Microscopy and slide preparation
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Pipetting and dilutions
  • LIMS software and middleware systems
  • Recording and editing data
  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Works well under pressure

Accomplishments

  • Numerous Caregiver Celebrations rewards received, Cleveland Clinic Akron General Lodi Hospital - 2024
  • Selected for performance bonus, Charles River Laboratories — 2020

Timeline

Laboratory Technician IV - Manual Hematology

Cleveland Clinic
03.2025 - Current

Lab Clinical Testing Technician - Generalist

Cleveland Clinic Akron General Lodi Hospital
04.2024 - 03.2025

Laboratory Technician IV - Automated Hematology

Cleveland Clinic
07.2022 - 04.2024

Quality Control Associate - Histology

Charles River Laboratories
04.2021 - 07.2022

Histology Technician II

Charles River Laboratories
08.2017 - 04.2021

Master of Science - Forensic DNA and Serology

University of Florida

Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science

Tiffin University

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