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Cherelle Mckellar

Irvington,NJ

Summary

Skilled in specimen processing and laboratory procedures with a strong focus on lab safety protocols and confidentiality compliance. Exceptional ability to prioritize workload and manage specimen preparation and processing efficiently.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Lab Assistant

Quest Diagnostics
07.2024 - Current
  • Monitor molecular department pending and overdue specimen lists, conducting thorough searches, follow-ups, and documentation to ensure timely processing and compliance with laboratory standards.
  • Perform specimen receiving, labeling, handling and preparation for laboratory processing and analysis.
  • Adhere to all health and safety regulations, protocols, and practices.

Lab Assistant

RWJ Barnabas Health
09.2022 - 07.2024
  • Monitored all pending/collected specimens in the EPIC.
  • Verified and accepted specimens sent/delivered to the Lab from ED, nursing unit.
  • Prepared PKU specimens to be sent out to New Jersey State Department of Health.
  • Proper knowledge in handling specimens during EPIC downtime.
  • Answered all phone calls observing proper telephone manners, Referred phone calls to the appropriate section if the further assistance is needed.

Specimen Processor

Medlabs
03.2019 - 01.2021
  • Received, identified, labeled and processed specimens as required for processing. This includes all labeling of specimen containers and any other materials submitted by the client.
  • Entered demographics, transcribed and reviewed all specimen data into the laboratory information system.
  • Processed high volumes of time-sensitive specimens without compromising accuracy or quality standards under tight deadlines.

Specimen Handler

BioReference
09.2017 - 02.2019
  • Assisted with loading and unloading trucks, ensuring proper weight distribution for safe transportation and minimizing the risk of damage to goods during transit.
  • Maintained a clean, organized warehouse space for efficient operations and easy navigation during peak shipping seasons.
  • Handled sensitive materials responsibly in compliance with regulatory guidelines and client requirements.
  • Collected specimens from all processing stations and deliver them to the specimen handling area.

Education

High School Diploma -

North Grafton Job Corps
Grafton, MA
06.2007

Skills

  • Contributing Team Player
  • Specimen Processing
  • Biohazardous Waste Disposal
  • Laboratory Operation
  • Safety Protocols
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Proficient in EPIC & QLS
  • Patient identification
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Decision-making
  • Sample checking
  • Laboratory techniques

Timeline

Lab Assistant

Quest Diagnostics
07.2024 - Current

Lab Assistant

RWJ Barnabas Health
09.2022 - 07.2024

Specimen Processor

Medlabs
03.2019 - 01.2021

Specimen Handler

BioReference
09.2017 - 02.2019

High School Diploma -

North Grafton Job Corps

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