Donna Williams

• Day shift blood bank tech. Performed types and screens, antibody ID, antigen typing and ID, Prepare fresh frozen plasma, platelets, cord blood studies, Rhogam. General laboratory procedures, viral molecular testing, and blood cultures.
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• Performed laboratory tests such as hematology, urinalysis, coagulation and chemistry to detect abnormal conditions in patients.

• Conducted detailed inspections of hospital clinical laboratories to ensure they were in compliance with regulations
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• Assisted in training new inspectors
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• Blood Bank.
• Performed laboratory tests such as hematology, urinalysis, coagulation and chemistry to detect abnormal conditions in patients.
• Microbiology, culture and identification, PCR Covid, Mrsa, C Diff

• Microbiology tech using BioFire film array, for respiratory and GI specimens, Microsan for identification of routine bacteria cultures Blood banking using Safe Trace
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• Performed laboratory tests such as hematology, urinalysis, coagulation and chemistry to detect abnormal conditions in patients.

• Performed routine and specialized laboratory tests in the areas of Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Serology, Chemistry, Blood Bank and Microbiology.

• Monitored the inventory of chemicals, supplies, and equipment necessary for laboratory operations.
• Developed and implemented safety protocols to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss goals, objectives, and performance issues.
• Assisted in developing budgets for purchasing new instrumentation or replacing existing equipment.
• Evaluated proposals submitted by external vendors offering services related to chemistry-based research activities.
• Wrote, evaluated and updated laboratory documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Set up, maintained and troubleshot lab equipment.
• Made decisions and executed changes based on process data, quality checks and test results to keep products at target and within specifications.

Set up and developed tuberculosis laboratory in Uganda to perform at a level of mainland USA

• Performed experiments to identify and quantify microorganisms in samples using PCR-based assays.
• Conducted research on the effects of antibiotics on acid fast bacilli populations.
• Carried out quality control checks on materials used in the laboratory setting according to established standards.
• Supervised biological technicians, technologists

• Peace Corps Niger. Set up and developed tuberculosis laboratory in African country of Niger. In middle of Sarah desert. Provided small diagnostic lab to small hospital in town of Tahoua, Niger
• Peace Corps East Africa. Taught medical microbiology at University of Nairobi Medical School