Cara LoSchiavo
Stratford,CT
Summary
Driven Laboratory Technician with comprehensive hands-on experience in analyzing bone marrow and peripheral blood samples for private oncology practices across the country. Well-versed in all aspects of laboratory operations, including sample preparation and equipment maintenance. Comfortable using LIS to track and manage samples. Knowledgeable in various testing techniques, including Flow Cytometry, FISH, RNA isolation and qPCR.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician
Wren Laboratories
Branford, CT
08.2023 - Current
- Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
- Completed lab tests and communicated results to supervising staff.
- Prepared test samples and obtained and recorded test data in accordance with standards.
- Assisted and instructed other laboratory technicians.
- Handled administrative tasks for laboratory staff and overall operations.
- Audited specimen integrity and identification classifications to maintain accurate records.
- Performed RNA isolations on blood and saliva samples for cancer and COVID-19 diagnostics.
- Wrote various protocols for RNA isolation, reverse transcription and PCR.
- Implemented a new storage system for all lab specimens.
- Performed laboratory tests such as cell culture and PCR.
Laboratory Technician
Precipiodx
New Haven, CT
08.2020 - 07.2023
- Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
- Prepared test samples and obtained and recorded test data in accordance with standards.
- Maintained, calibrated and troubleshot equipment
- Evaluated and assessed lab equipment to resolve malfunctions and restore functionality.
- Interpreted test results and determined need for retesting.
- Completed high-throughput flow cytometry testing on bone marrow, peripheral blood and fine tissue aspirate
- Analyzed experimental results and determined whether results fit within standard procedures.
- Performed routine checks on sensitive lab equipment to achieve consistent and high-performing functionality.
- Reduced occurrence of lab test errors for improved reliability and to avoid need for retesting.
- Participated in extra training and courses to refine and improve upon industry knowledge.
- Audited specimen integrity and identification classifications to maintain accurate records.
- Used time management and adaptability skills to prioritize and run multiple tests.
- Completed routine sample processing, validations and reagent QC runs.
- Identified and reported issues affecting test performance.
- Promoted and enforced compliance with regulatory agencies.
- Preparation of specimen for immunofluorescence and in situ hybridization
- Performed FISH testing
Quality Assurance Technician
Carla’s Pasta
South Windsor, CT
09.2019 - 08.2020
Precipiodx
- Ensures the correct recipe guidelines for products are met during processing
- Ensures employees are following all Food Safety and worker safety practices
- Responsible for monitoring, and programming critical control points (CCP)
- Perform sanitation verification and allergen testing on equipment and other areas required
- Responsible for the correct recording and filing of all relevant record logs and documentation
- Collect product samples for Product Development, lab retains and the laboratory
- Oversee production floor to make sure operators are following proper procedure
- Complete non-conformance reports for any product that did not meet production standards
Laboratory Assistant
H.O Penn
Newington, CT
04.2019 - 09.2019
- Performed technical duties including but not limited to dilution of fluid samples, viscosity measurements, monitoring H2O levels, running particle counting protocol, and testing for fuel dilution and antifreeze contamination
- Maintained and troubleshot lab equipment
- Performed administrative duties including sorting, labeling and grouping of incoming oil samples, and disposal of previously analyzed oils
Education
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - Biotechnology
Middlesex Community College
05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Southern Connecticut State University
05.2014
Skills
- Experience with standard lab equipment, OSHA standards and SOPs
- Experience with microbiology and genomics experiments, spectrophotometry, qPCR, molecular techniques, and cell culturing
- Specimen Processing and preparation
- Critical Thinking Proficiency
- Flow Cytometry Testing and Analysis
- Inventory Oversight
- Laboratory Safety Protocols
- Lab Equipment Processes
- Laboratory Terminology
- Attention to Detail
- Diagnostic Tests
- Equipment Calibration
- Quality Control
- Team Collaboration
- Issue Troubleshooting
- Chemical Reagent Preparation
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
Wren Laboratories
08.2023 - Current
Laboratory Technician
Precipiodx
08.2020 - 07.2023
Quality Assurance Technician
Carla’s Pasta
09.2019 - 08.2020
Laboratory Assistant
H.O Penn
04.2019 - 09.2019
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - Biotechnology
Middlesex Community College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Southern Connecticut State University
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