Decontee Gardea
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Laboratory Technologist skilled in laboratory diagnostic techniques for DNA analysis, and maintains high accuracy in test results and overall productivity.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technologist
LabCorp (Consumer Genetics Dept.)
10.2023 - Current
- eResponsible for specimen transfer, sorting, and storage
- Responsible for DNA extraction, quantification, amplification, fragmentation, and precipitation
- Utilizes techniques of hybridization, staining, and coating for BeadChips
- Determines if samples met necessary standards to proceed
- Identifies areas for improvement in laboratory workflows, and develops organizational methods leading to increased overall productivity and turnaround time
- Prepares daily progress reports to ensure and monitor timely flow of samples
- Improved lab operations by performing internal audits
- Participates in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best laboratory practices
Laboratory Technologist
LabCorp (Human Leukocyte Antigen Dept)
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Conducts analytical tests on critical and time-sensitive patient samples
- Responsible for DNA extraction, amplification, sequencing, probing; testing for immune response
- Time management in fast-paced environment with high sample turnover
- Ensures and maintains accurate documentation, labeling, and sample storage
- Trains new lab technicians in laboratory procedures and standards to ensure consistent work quality
- Prepared scheduling of work
Laboratory Technologist Trainee
LabCorp (Human Leukocyte Antigen Dept.)
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Observed PPE regulations and disinfection protocol
- Adheres to standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure confidence in laboratory results
- Enhances laboratory efficiency through calibrating and maintaining instruments routinely to keep equipment fully operational
- Processes patient specimens according to priority
- Identifies and troubleshoots technical issues, minimizing downtime
- Operates basic and specialized laboratory equipment
- Stocks, monitors and prepares bench reagents
- Uses proper documentation techniques through both paper and digital tracking
Certified Nursing Assistant
Carriage House Senior Living Community
08.2017 - 05.2021
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Supported patient comfort and safety
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
Boston University
Boston, MA05.2021
Skills
- Laboratory Quality Control
- Documentation & Data Collection
- Effective Communication & Report Preparation
- Time Management & Multitasking
- Reliability & Adaptability
- Self Motivation & Goal Setting
- Organization & Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving & Team Collaboration
Timeline
Laboratory Technologist
LabCorp (Consumer Genetics Dept.)
10.2023 - Current
Laboratory Technologist
LabCorp (Human Leukocyte Antigen Dept)
10.2022 - 10.2023
Laboratory Technologist Trainee
LabCorp (Human Leukocyte Antigen Dept.)
10.2021 - 10.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Carriage House Senior Living Community
08.2017 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
Boston University
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