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Daisy Hernandez

Bronx,NY

Summary

Detail-oriented Laboratory Assistant with experience at high-volume output labs. Skilled handling live-patient samples and maintaining laboratory equipment. Strong communication skills and talented working positively with scientific teams.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

COVID TESTER

USWELLNESS
NY, NY
12.2021 - Current
  • Reading protocols, retaining information, observing, and performing sample collection, rapid testing via Accula, Antigen tests and PCR testing.
  • Supported, implemented and helped shape test approach by identifying solutions to recurring issues.
  • Maintaining the work site, including setup and takedown of non-permanent supplies and materials.
  • Ensuring proper sample labeling, and accurately conducting tests correctly.
  • Perform house calls (Concierge) or onsite production testing as needed.

Clinical Laboratory Specialist

OPENTRONS
QUEENS, NY
10.2021 - 06.2022
  • Follow laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test performance specifically in Reagent prep, Reformatting, Extraction and RNA Dispensing Stations.
  • Receive a wide variety of patient specimens arriving at the laboratory for testing and perform the automated formatting steps necessary to prepare specimens for testing.
  • Automated Extractions: performs extraction of RNA extractions using an automated system. Preparation/Storage of reagents: prepares various reagents used for a variety of molecular techniques such as PCR master mix and stores appropriately.
  • Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.

Laboratory Assistant

New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell
NY, NY
08.2020 - 04.2022
  • Implemented lab procedures to prevent errors and protect staff.
  • Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
  • Contacted physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories for resolution assistance with unusual test orders.
  • Collect blood and tissue samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
  • Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
  • Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Lehman College of The City University of New York
The Bronx, NY
05.2021

Skills

  • Equipment Function Testing
  • Instrument Calibration
  • Sample Collection
  • Rejected Materials Disposal
  • Epic Software
  • EMR Systems
  • Utilizing laboratory equipment
  • Recording observations

Certification

  • Certified Phlebotomist,

The Technical Institute of America - 2018

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

COVID TESTER

USWELLNESS
12.2021 - Current

Clinical Laboratory Specialist

OPENTRONS
10.2021 - 06.2022

Laboratory Assistant

New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell
08.2020 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Lehman College of The City University of New York
Daisy Hernandez