Brandon Mitchell
Stone Mountain,Georgia
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with over 13 years of experience in laboratory management and clinical services, demonstrating a strong ability to adapt to diverse environments and challenges. Proven expertise in optimizing laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and enhancing service delivery. Committed to leveraging skills and knowledge to contribute effectively as a Laboratory Assistant, driving efficiency and excellence within the team. Eager to support the company's mission through a dedication to quality and continuous improvement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Assistant (Trainer)
National Blood Testing Partners
09.2023 - 07.2025
- Conducted routine laboratory tests, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Assisted in preparation of samples and reagents for various experiments and analyses.
- Maintained accurate records of laboratory procedures and results using electronic data management systems.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot equipment issues, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Trained new staff on laboratory techniques and safety measures, improving team competency and compliance.
- Developed standard operating procedures for laboratory tasks, enhancing consistency and accuracy across processes.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Actively participated in lab safety inspections, identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective actions promptly.
- Handled hazardous materials responsibly following proper waste disposal procedures to minimize environmental impact.
- Led weekly inventory assessments to ensure adequate supply levels and minimize disruptions in operations.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced turnaround time for sample analysis by streamlining workflows.
Specimen Processing Technician
Drug Scan
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Collecting both urine and oral samples from patients while staying in compliance with federal regulations and following aseptic process, accurately reading off rapid result drug screening to doctors and medical staff.
- Collaborated with laboratory staff to optimize workflow and improve processing timelines.
- Accurately completing medical requisitions, ensuring all documents are attached and shipped samples to main lab for further analysis.
- Customer service and clerical duties includes: Answer questions about billing, worker comp cases and also provide documents such as patient results to doctors and medical assistants.
- Cleaned, maintained and prepared supplies and work areas.
Pre-Analytical Laboratory Assistant
12.2007 - 06.2021
- Group lead from May 2008 - Dec 2011. Directed 30+ employees, assisted with scheduling, training, Six Sigma and maintaining a productive workflow.
- Sorted, prepped, processed and discarded samples in a production based environment which included but not limited to: Hair, blood, urine, stool, saliva and tissue.
- Operated automated sample aliquoting/sorting systems including CV-1000/2000, PVT and Hamilton. Responsibilities included: Training new hires, create training documents, complete monthly maintenance logs, repair minor mechanical issues and calibrate machines.
- Staying compliant with Federal and Osha regulations, handling patient requisitions, properly handling chemicals and reagents, wearing proper PPE while in the laboratory areas and following aseptic process.
Pathology Tech Aide
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Responsible for accurately accessioning surgical samples in a timely manner through Cerna and Copath applications with basic knowledge of medical billing and coding.
- Releasing and receiving bodies from morgue, ensuring hospital dispositions and consent for autopsy paperwork is filled out correctly.
- Basic customer service and clerical duties including answering phone calls for laboratory, shipping and receiving specimen, resolving accessioning problems in a fast paced environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Telecommunications
DeVry University
Decatur, GAGED -
Technical College System Of Ga
Clarkston, GA04-2003
Skills
- Ability To Multitask
- Excellent Communication
- Teamwork
- Conflict Resolution
- Adaptability
- Laboratory techniques
- Lab safety protocols
- Sample preparation
- Pipetting techniques
- Regulatory compliance
- Specimen processing
- Laboratory record keeping
Certification
- HIPPA and Bloodborne Pathogens Certifications, Integrity Medical Courier Training, January 2025
Timeline
Laboratory Assistant (Trainer)
National Blood Testing Partners
09.2023 - 07.2025
Specimen Processing Technician
Drug Scan
11.2021 - 04.2022
Pathology Tech Aide
02.2020 - 01.2021
Pre-Analytical Laboratory Assistant
12.2007 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Telecommunications
DeVry University
GED -
Technical College System Of Ga