Darnell Thomas
Tuscaloosa
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with extensive medical laboratory experience and a strong foundation in sport management, compliance, and operations. Proven background in specimen handling, drug screening, chain of custody, and protocol-driven environments. Experienced supporting large-scale operations, health and safety standards, and event logistics.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Processing Technician
DCH Regional Medical Center
11.2025 - Current
- Transports and receives specimens with knowledge regarding age specific laboratory needs of the patient.
- Operates and performs maintenance on processor equipment. Troubleshooting when needed to ensure analyzer is working properly.
- Assists in training of pre-analytical employees.
- Is in charge of pre-analytical operations in the absence of the Administrative Supervisor, and Technical Specialist.
Laboratory Tech II / Processor
Quest Diagnostics
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Processed and prepared clinical specimens for testing, including centrifugation and plasma/serum separation.
- Maintained strict chain-of-custody and compliance standards for specimen handling.
- Communicated with physicians regarding test results, add-ons, and testing requirements.
Laboratory Assistant
Labcorp
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Collected, processed, and transported laboratory specimens within hospital systems.
- Ensured accurate routing of samples to designated testing departments.
- Followed laboratory safety and documentation protocols.
Laboratory Courier
Labs To Go
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Transported clinical specimens to designated laboratories while maintaining specimen integrity.
- Followed time-sensitive delivery and chain-of-custody procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Environmental Sciences, Sport Management
The University of Alabama
01.2027
Associate of Science - General Education
Bishop State Community College
Skills
- Specimen processing (blood, urine, stool)
- Drug screening and chain of custody procedures
- Laboratory documentation and compliance
- Specimen transport and logistics
- Athlete health and safety support
- Crowd management and venue safety awareness
- Communication with medical providers
Affiliations
- Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society (2024)
- Sigma Kappa Delta Honors Society (2024)
Certification
- Crowd Manager Fundamentals – NCS⁴ / University of Southern Mississippi (Issued 2025-09-05)
- Venue Staff Training: Security Awareness – NCS⁴ / University of Southern Mississippi (Issued 2025-09-05)
Sport & Event Experience
University of Alabama, 2025, Operated concessions during a university-hosted adapted athletics tournament., Supported event operations in a high-traffic, accessibility-focused environment.
Timeline
Laboratory Processing Technician
DCH Regional Medical Center
11.2025 - Current
Laboratory Tech II / Processor
Quest Diagnostics
01.2023 - 05.2024
Laboratory Assistant
Labcorp
04.2021 - 06.2022
Laboratory Courier
Labs To Go
01.2020 - 04.2021
Associate of Science - General Education
Bishop State Community College
Bachelor of Science - Human Environmental Sciences, Sport Management
The University of Alabama