Brandi Spurlin
Edison,NJ
Summary
Dedicated Laboratory Accessioner with expertise in accurately processing patient specimens and maintaining data integrity within Laboratory Information Systems. Proficient in specimen handling and adept at ensuring proper identification and labeling. Skilled in LIMS database management and maintaining high standards of safety protocols.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sample Technician
SciSafe
09.2025 - Current
- Conducted routine quality control tests on samples to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Performed equipment maintenance and calibration to uphold laboratory standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline sample processing workflows.
- Maintained meticulous documentation of sample collection and processing activities.
- Adhered to safety protocols while handling hazardous materials and biological samples.
- Managed inventory of laboratory supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels at all times.
- Executed precise sample collection procedures, ensuring integrity and quality of specimens.
- Monitored environmental conditions in laboratory areas to maintain compliance with regulations.
- Identified and resolved discrepancies in sample labeling and documentation promptly.
- Maintained a clean and organized laboratory environment to promote operational efficiency.
- Conducted routine audits of documentation to ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Supported regulatory compliance efforts by adhering to established guidelines for sample storage, disposal, and documentation.
- Collaborated with other departments within the company to provide comprehensive services tailored specifically for client needs.
LABORATORY ACCESSIONER
Azenta
08.2021 - Current
- Receiving specimens and accessioning them into the Laboratory Information System
- Accurately identify, label and transport specimens to designated location
- Labeled specimen containers, slide(s), and any other materials submitted by the client
- Strong data entry and organizational
- Responsible for accurate processing of patient specimens including receipt and data entry into the laboratory information system
- Able to communicate and follow up pertinent information to all sections of the laboratory
- Ensures proper and complete patient identification on requisitions and specimen labels
- Properly handles ambient, refrigerated, and frozen
- Participated in all applicable safety training sessions, know the location and contents of the safety manual and the location/use of all applicable safety equipment
- Maintained complete documentation of all accessioning activities in accordance
- Generated accurate labels for all specimens according to protocol
- Adhered to safety procedures when handling specimens and working in laboratory
- Unloaded, unpacked and routed incoming specimens by type to different staging areas for further processing
LABORATORY SPECIMEN PROCESSOR
IBX
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Receive, identify, label, and process specimens as required for processing
- Labels specimens and transports to the laboratory sections to be tested
- Ability to handle all specimen types
- Maintain departmental production goals to ensure hourly specimen flow to the labs are consistent
- Review, transcribe, and enter demographic and specimen data into the laboratory information system with 100% accuracy
- Recognize specimen problems and refer to designated personnel
- Perform supply maintenance and clean-up duties to help workflow and efficiency
- Read and enter data information that comes from labels that were previously on specimen bags
- Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools
Education
ASSOCIATES - Health Administration
Berkeley college
Woodbridge, NJ05.2017
DIPLOMA - undefined
Everest Institute
South Plainfield, NJ01.2009
Skills
- Laboratory work competency
- Proficient in LIMS database
- Proficient in P&CS Lab
- Specimen Processing
- Specimen handling
- Reagent Storing
- Hazardous Material Handling
- GMP
- CLIA
- GLP
- Handling of liquid nitrogen, cryopreserved specimens and maintenance
- Complies with all area governing SOPs
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Chemical handling
- Sample storage
- Meticulous documentation
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Sample Technician
SciSafe
09.2025 - Current
LABORATORY ACCESSIONER
Azenta
08.2021 - Current
LABORATORY SPECIMEN PROCESSOR
IBX
07.2020 - 08.2021
ASSOCIATES - Health Administration
Berkeley college
DIPLOMA - undefined
Everest Institute