David Greene
Louisville,KY
Summary
Recent MBA graduate looking to pair laboratory and business knowledge. A customer-focused professional with a successful 10+ year career in the laboratory sector. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders in a dynamic and fast-paced setting.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Manager
KMA LLC
01.2021 - Current
- Implemented and managed 3 clinical testing departments and managed operations, including but not limited to laboratory tests performance but also quality for diagnosis and care of various patient databases
- Ensured turnaround times met / addressed any laboratory-related issues on daily basis
- Coordinated key account activity with laboratory staff to ensure laboratory preparedness and growth
- Provided updates on laboratory tests performances, and highlights key issues and possible solutions in weekly leadership meetings
- Provided solution to key technical issues and ensures its implementation in timely manner
- Identified, planned, and implemented continuous improvement of accessioning, toxicology, molecular, and core lab production processes
- Molecular - Implemented laboratory developed tests for COVID, RPP, UTI, STI, Nail Fungal, MRSA, Women's Health, Wound, Respiratory panels on QuantStudio12/5
- Core Lab - Implemented of Roche Cobas 6000, Sysmex XN-550, Siemens CS-2500, Diasorin Liason XS
- Generated and reviewed SOPs as needed
- Recruited, hired, trained, scheduled, evaluated all laboratory personnel
- Managed all laboratory operations through thorough quality control/quality assurance program
- Responsible for providing accurate test results to all clients in timely manner and consulting with clients when necessary
- Interviewed, hired and trained lab technicians to perform experiments and analyze results
- Utilized exemplary negotiation skills to obtain manufacturing service agreements and assure quality standards
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence
Director of Laboratory Operations
Kaycha Labs Kentucky (subsidiary Of BluewaterDX)
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Responsible for idea and implementation of high volume full service cannabis testing lab (quotes, build out, budgeting, sales, marketing, and test implementation)
- Responsible for all sales, ongoing account management, and customer service - lab profitable by Q4 of Y1
- Account management of all customers (farmers, processors, and final product producers)
- Oversaw day to day operations by managing multiple analytical projects related to development, qualification and/or troubleshooting of sensitive, efficient, and reliable assays for wide class of molecules simultaneously
- Prepared, reviewed, and edited method transfer, qualification, and validation protocols, analytical technical reports, and regulatory documentation
- Completed routine preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on laboratory equipment (GCMS, LCMS, PCR, ICP-MS)
- Presented findings to customers to maintain product safety and provide technical guidance resolving their challenging issues
- Validated reporting requirements in statewide monitoring system
- Maintained ISO17205 quality standards
- Maintained equipment/ ensure instruments in good operating condition/ recognize any malfunctions and troubleshoot as needed
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
Director of Mass Spectrometry
BluewaterDX Lab (formerly USMedSci)
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Oversaw and led transition of USMedsci to BluewaterDX (Orchestrated move, PMs, and validations of 7 LCMS and two AU680s)
- Implemented new LIMS system
- Automated sample preparation instrumentation
- Worked with sales team to secure new business (presentations, negotiations, and implementation)
- Method development and validation using Waters Xevo TQS/TQD (UPLC/MS/MS) to analyze a list of drugs and their metabolites for the purpose of drug toxicology
- Responsible for testing/reporting of LCMSMS Methodology including Oral Fluids, Testosterone, and Urine Toxicology, and urine screening
- Troubleshoot and maintain lab instrumentation
- Held primary responsibility for completing and submitting proficiency testing of various methodologies
- Responsible for Quality Assurance a and maintaining COLA/CLIA compliance requirements
- Interpret patient results and consult with physicians concerning elucidation and significance of acquired data
- Train and monitor incoming scientists on procedures, troubleshooting, and data interpretation
- Develop and continually update SOP's to reflect evolving laboratory processes.
Senior Toxicologist
BioTap Medical LLC
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Extensive method development and validation using Shimadzu Ultra-High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (UHPLC/MS/MS) to analyze drugs and their metabolites of forensic interest depending on area of focus such as workplace drug testing, therapeutic drug monitoring, doping control, post-mortem toxicology, etc
- Developed standard operating procedures for sample processing, analysis, and interpretation that conform to CLIA rules and regulations
- Interpreted patient results and consult with physicians concerning elucidation and significance of acquired data
- Trained all lab personnel in correct handling, processing, and analysis of all patient samples according to standard operational procedures and CLIA regulations
- Participated in outside proficiency testing programs, write corrective action reports, and share interlab data in order to confirm accuracy of all test results
- Worked with lab director to ensure that all CLIA regulations and rules are adhered and that any deficiency is met with immediate solution
- Extensive troubleshooting and manipulation of Laboratory Information System Software so that collected data could be properly interfaced and reported
- Supervise 3 chemists/data reviewers in lab day-to-day activities
Analytical Chemist (temp)
Jim Beam
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Responsible for quality control on all incoming new products and batches from new product development and plants
- Analyzed spirits, liqueurs, and cocktails to maintain product safety and brand integrity
- Collaborated with high volume production plants to adjust batches both pre- and post-filtration
- Operated Beam taste-panel for degree of differences in new products and experimental bourbon processes
- Performed tests on GC, FTIR, AA, and HPLC
- Communicated test results and data in multiple daily reports to various departments.
Education
Masters of Business Administration (MBA) - Healthcare Administration - Data Analytics
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
University of Louisville
Louisville05.2011
Skills
- Managing Laboratory Operations
- Corrective Actions
- High Complexity Testing
- Client & Account Management
- Data Analytics
- Clinical Laboratory Management
- Customer Satisfaction
- Project Management / Implementations
- Molecular Diagnostics (PCR)
- Toxicology (LCMSMS)
- Account Management
Timeline
Laboratory Manager
KMA LLC
01.2021 - Current
Director of Laboratory Operations
Kaycha Labs Kentucky (subsidiary Of BluewaterDX)
09.2019 - 06.2021
Director of Mass Spectrometry
BluewaterDX Lab (formerly USMedSci)
01.2017 - 12.2020
Senior Toxicologist
BioTap Medical LLC
01.2014 - 01.2017
Analytical Chemist (temp)
Jim Beam
01.2012 - 01.2014
Masters of Business Administration (MBA) - Healthcare Administration - Data Analytics
Northern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
University of Louisville
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