Bilen Berhanu
Houston,TX
Summary
Professional medical technologist with substantial experience in clinical laboratory operations and diagnostics. Adept at performing complex laboratory tests, maintaining lab equipment, and ensuring accuracy in test results. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments, with focus on achieving measurable results. Skilled in using advanced laboratory technology and adhering to stringent safety and quality standards.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Molecular Medical Technologist
Memorial Hermann
01.2021 - Current
- Perform PCR
- Review and interpret test results, and report findings to physicians and other healthcare providers
- Ensure compliance with laboratory safety and quality control procedures
- Participate in ongoing training and continuing education to stay up-to-date with new technologies and techniques in molecular diagnostics
- Perform molecular diagnostic testing using Panther, Verigene, illumipro, Cobas 4800, and Cobas Ampliprep systems
- Prepare reagents and solutions for PCR
- Maintain laboratory equipment and instruments
- Participate in quality control and proficiency testing activities
Lab Assistant II
Quest Diagnostics-Microbiology
04.2015 - 06.2016
- Sort and receive specimen
- Plate specimen using proper technique on different plates
- Operate urine plating robotics
- Set up, clean, maintain, troubleshoot robotic
- Keep detailed log of all work related activities
- Work in clean room
Pooling Technician
National Genetic Institute
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Worked in a sterile environment, prepared temperature-sensitive plasma samples for testing
- Operated a Tecan machine that processed plasma samples using LIS and Genesis
- Participated in ensuring the orderliness and cleanliness of freezers
- Retrieved samples from freezers and accessioned retrieved samples
- Entered data for accessioned samples and sent samples to appropriate departments
- Maintained Tecan machine to ensure sterility and cleanliness
- Discarded plasma samples already tested using LIS and cGMP
Assistant Manager
Noah’s Bagels
01.1999 - 01.2009
- Provided assistance to manager and trained new employees
- Facilitated the workday by managing shift; Responsible for cash handling and reconciliation
- Merchandising and arranging items in store
- Customer service and handling customer’s complaints
- Communicated needs of the store to the manager
Lab Assistant
U.C. Davis Technical Lab
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Assisted professors during experiment and project test runs
- Helped prepare test animals
- Assisted in tasks for lab maintenance and cleaning
Education
Masters - Healthcare Administration
Northwestern University At Chicago
Chicago12.2025
Bachelor of Science Degree - Molecular Genetics Technology
University of Texas MdAnderson
01-2021
Bachelor of Science Degree - Genetics
University of California at Davis
Davis, CA01.2004
Skills
- Quality control
- Quality control procedures
- Equipment testing and calibration
Certification
MB(ASCP) board certification passed 08/2021
Timeline
Molecular Medical Technologist
Memorial Hermann
01.2021 - Current
Lab Assistant II
Quest Diagnostics-Microbiology
04.2015 - 06.2016
Pooling Technician
National Genetic Institute
01.2009 - 01.2012
Lab Assistant
U.C. Davis Technical Lab
01.2004 - 01.2005
Assistant Manager
Noah’s Bagels
01.1999 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science Degree - Genetics
University of California at Davis
Masters - Healthcare Administration
Northwestern University At Chicago
Bachelor of Science Degree - Molecular Genetics Technology
University of Texas MdAnderson