Blake Raynor
Layton
Summary
Clinical Laboratory Lead with over 9 years of experience at ARUP Laboratories, specializing in high-complexity AFB and Mycology diagnostics. Expert in MALDI-TOF MS workflows and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST), with a proven track record of maintaining operational excellence in high-volume reference laboratory settings. A dedicated mentor and instructor, experienced in delivering technical training and curriculum to Microbiology Fellows, students, and new employees. Recognized for exceptional communication skills, providing clinical consultation to external clients and supporting laboratory leadership with project management and workflow optimization.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist, Lead
ARUP Laboratories
Salt Lake City
05.2016 - Current
- Execute high-complexity identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) for fungal and acid-fast bacilli (AFB) pathogens, utilizing advanced mass spectrometry and phenotypic methodologies
- Delivered expert technical support to clinicians and external clients, addressing complex inquiries on AFB/Mycology testing and result interpretation.
- Provided primary support to laboratory supervisors, leading special projects like validations and maintaining inspection readiness for CAP/CLIA.
- Serve as a primary technical mentor, delivering specialized training of work flow and procedures to new hires and students.
- Developed innovative solutions that improved team performance and laboratory outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Weber State University
Ogden, UT05-2016
Skills
- Antimicrobial susceptibility testing
- AFB testing
- Fungal testing
- Microbiology techniques
- Laboratory validation processes
- Quality assurance compliance
- Quality control
- Specimen handling
- Specimen processing
- Specimen requirement analysis
- Advanced mass spectrometry
- Instrument maintenance
- Technical mentoring
- Problem resolution
- Documentation skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem-solving
Certification
Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP-MLS)
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist, Lead
ARUP Laboratories
05.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Weber State University