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Carlos Cabezas

Paramount,CA
Carlos Cabezas

Summary

Analytical Laboratory Technologist with 16 years of experience handling the operation of rare and advanced equipment for specimen analysis and research. Process-focused systematist with deliberation in following precise protocol specific to each procedural goal.

Overview

20
years of professional experience

Work History

Southern California Messengers
Los Angeles, CA

Courier Contractor
09.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Delivered and picked up medical records, lab specimens and medications to and from hospitals and other medical facilities.
  • Checked and secured package loads before deliveries.

IDEXX Reference Laboratory
Irvine, CA

Night Shift Supervisor
02.2009 - 01.2018

Job overview

  • Trained employees in proper work procedures and performance strategies to optimize operations.
  • Assisted upper management with daily operations to meet standards of service and quality.
  • Enforced safety protocols to promote cost-effective and safe handling of equipment and materials.
  • Set performance metrics for each team member and provided feedback when needed.
  • Created schedules and assigned jobs based on employee strengths and anticipated customer demand.
  • Planned and managed resources to consistently meet production, quality and cost goals.
  • Identified source of equipment malfunctions by using various troubleshooting methods.

AVA Laboratory
Monrovia, CA

Laboratory Technologist
06.2005 - 02.2009

Job overview

  • Received specimens and reviewed for quality, labeling and accessioning,
  • Maintained and calibrated lab instruments and equipment to streamline use.
  • Completed routine sample processing, validations and reagent QC runs.
  • Identified and reported issues affecting test performance.
  • Evaluated and assessed lab equipment to resolve malfunctions and restore functionality.
  • Processed hematology and chemistry samples.
  • Identified and fixed issues with lab equipment to achieve more accurate lab results.

Antech Diagnostics - Veterinary Reference STAT Laboratory
Irvine, CA

Laboratory Technologist
09.2003 - 06.2005

Job overview

  • Interpreted test results and determined need for retesting.
  • Analyzed experimental results and determined whether results fit within standard procedures.
  • Employed scientific methods to promote quality of collected samples and stored specimens.
  • Reduced occurrence of lab test errors for improved reliability and to avoid need for retesting.
  • Maintained and calibrated lab instruments and equipment to streamline use.

Education

The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA

Bachelor of Science from Biobehavioral Health
05.2022

Bryman College
Whittier, CA

Medical Laboratory Technician from Medical Laboratory Technology
09.2003

Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA

Some College (No Degree) from Biology

Universidad De San Martin De Porres
Lima, Peru

Some College (No Degree) from Medical Doctor

Skills

  • Interpersonal and Written Communication
  • Specimen Preparation
  • Maintenance & Repair
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Active Listening
  • PPE Use
  • Reliable & Trustworthy

Timeline

Courier Contractor

Southern California Messengers
09.2019 - Current

Night Shift Supervisor

IDEXX Reference Laboratory
02.2009 - 01.2018

Laboratory Technologist

AVA Laboratory
06.2005 - 02.2009

Laboratory Technologist

Antech Diagnostics - Veterinary Reference STAT Laboratory
09.2003 - 06.2005

The Pennsylvania State University

Bachelor of Science from Biobehavioral Health

Bryman College

Medical Laboratory Technician from Medical Laboratory Technology

Fullerton College

Some College (No Degree) from Biology

Universidad De San Martin De Porres

Some College (No Degree) from Medical Doctor

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