Delyn Martinez, MBA

As a generalist in a high-volume reference laboratory, gained hands-on experience in Hematology/Coagulation, Urinalysis/Body Fluids, and Clinical Chemistry. Prepared, processed, and analyzed body fluids—including blood, urine, and pleural fluid—across multiple departments. Responsibilities included daily quality control, technical troubleshooting on the Roche Proline system, and independently prioritizing urgent and critical samples. Serving as the sole technician on weekend graveyard shifts fostered strong independent decision-making, time management, and sound judgment under pressure. Collaborated with the chemistry and research departments on crosswalk validation to ensure compliance with New York regulatory standards. Efficiently operated automated analyzers, upheld strict patient confidentiality protocols, and used microscopy to examine stained cells and identify abnormalities.

Perform STAT and routine laboratory testing across multiple disciplines, including chemistry, microbiology, hematology, serology, urinalysis, and blood bank, in support of both emergency and inpatient care. In the Blood Bank, prioritize and process samples for type and screen, crossmatches, and rapid blood product issuance for trauma patients. Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment to ensure accurate and efficient results. Assist with blood draws to support timely diagnostics, consistently achieving the fastest turnaround times among lab personnel. Conduct API testing and oversee all legal blood draws during assigned shifts for the state and the Las Vegas Police Department.

Performed high-complexity diagnostic testing on clinical specimens, including over 3,000 DNA extractions for molecular analysis and more than 150 Next-Generation Sequencing runs using the Ion Torrent platform. Conducted routine laboratory procedures and analyses to support both clinical diagnostics and research efforts. Prepared and maintained laboratory equipment for testing, quality control, and research applications while also training new personnel on procedures and instrumentation. Handled administrative responsibilities such as patient and client communication, sample accessioning, kit distribution, result reporting, and telephone correspondence. Maintained accurate documentation for quality control and ensured full compliance with OSHA and CLIA regulations. Additionally, organized materials and visual displays for executive meetings and conferences on behalf of the CEO.

Performed stability testing on finished products and raw materials for Home Care Process Development, including assessments of pH, viscosity, bleach activity, gel strength, and syneresis in fragrance cones. Maintained calibration of lab equipment such as gel analyzers, pH meters, viscometers, and balances. Supported the production of critical batches for consumer testing of new Combat products, ensuring formulation accuracy and consistency. Edited stability study reports, updated related documentation, and accurately recorded and reported test results in accordance with established protocols.

Studied the ecology of the El Yunque Rain Forest at the El Verde Field Station. Learned various techniques used to test species diversity, climate change, and equipment used in El Yunque as well as in other research based in the Guanica dry forest. Also observed where the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) station will be placed on the island.

Full time summer research assistant through New Mexico Tech, New Mexico Highlands University, and the Valles Caldera National Preserve. Planned and designed a research project that dealt with the effects of grazing on water quality. Also helped take measurements for other research projects being conducted in the Valles Caldera regarding concerns with erosion and recovery of plant species.

Supervisors: Edward Martinez. PhD (NMHU) and Micheal Pullin, PhD (NMT)

Full time research assistant at MDIBL. Planned and designed a research project that dealt with the reaction times of copepods. The purpose of this study was to determine the reaction characteristics for the different stages of Calanus finmarchicus to simulated predatory attacks.

Supervisors: Petra Lenz, PhD and Daniel Hartline, PhD, University of Hawaii at Manoa.