Dejah Dillard
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Insightful Laboratory Technician brings a dedication to excellence and a calm demeanor. Team player trained in laboratory procedures, equipment maintenance, and inventory management. Supports lab operations with accurate documentation and organized spaces.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician IV
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
10.2020 - Current
- Performed specimen handling and processing.
- Performed test analyses and recorded patient results.
- Performed quality control and assurance.
- Operation and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
- Performed proficiency testing in compliance with CLIA regulations.
- Identified, corrected, and documented problems that may adversely affect testing performance or patient result reporting.
- Provided employees instruction and training in technical skills, safety protocols, and laboratory test protocols.
Anatomical Services lab assistant
The Ohio State University Mortuary
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Preparing and maintaining anatomy laboratories, instrumentation, and anatomical materials.
- Preparing materials and instruments for lab coursework.
- Performing dissections and organ procurement protocols.
- Performing serology for immunological testing.
- Assists with cadaver receipt, transport, and preparation.
- Correspondence with funeral homes and associated companies for receipt and transport of decedents
- Correspondence with Ohio State University School of Medicine
- Preparing cremains of decedents
- Shadowing embalming work
- Disposal of biohazardous waste
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment
Student Research Assistant
Davis Heart & Lung Research Institute
03.2019 - 08.2019
- Performed general laboratory tasks including housekeeping and organizing research supplies.
- Assisted laboratory equipment maintenance.
- Assisted in basic research procedures.
- Assisted in the acquisition, compilation, and analysis of data.
- Prepared vital laboratory solutions.
Education
Master of Science - Case
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH05.2020
Skills
- Laboratory Assay Analysis
- Laboratory Equipment Handling
- Specimen and Sample Preparation
- Documenting Results
- Quality Control
- Biohazard Protocols
- Laboratory Safety Procedures
- Clear and effective communication
- Data-driven decision making
- Relationship cultivation and maintenance
Languages
American Sign Language
Professional Working
Timeline
Laboratory Technician IV
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
10.2020 - Current
Anatomical Services lab assistant
The Ohio State University Mortuary
08.2019 - 05.2020
Student Research Assistant
Davis Heart & Lung Research Institute
03.2019 - 08.2019
Master of Science - Case
Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
The Ohio State University
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