Eliverta Papuciu
Saugus,Ma
Summary
Detail-oriented Molecular Technologist, and Process Development Associate with experience at high-volume output labs. Skilled handling live-patient samples and maintaining laboratory equipment. Effective communication skills and talented working positively with scientific teams. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Molecular Technologist II
Foundation Medicine Inc
Cambridge, Ma
08.2022 - Current
- Participated in the development and validation of new Next-Generation sequencing- and fragment analysis-based molecular tests.
- Prepare the Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) library.
- Extract and isolate nucleic acids.
- Operate automated 8-span and 96-head liquid handling platforms.
- Operate quantification, sizing, and NGS instruments.
- Perform workflow that maintains quality, thoroughness, and optimum efficiency for Turn Around
Time (TAT). - Collaborate on SOPs revisions and drafts as needed to adjust for process improvement initiatives, and regulatory changes.
• Utilize the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to track and execute sample processing.
• Document executed process steps per Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Update and maintain records and data on test results per GDP.
• Perform daily, weekly, monthly and as needed equipment maintenance checks.
• Participate in additional continuous quality improvement activities.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness in the labs.
• Review SOPs at set intervals and sign-off to document knowledge of these procedures.
• Document and assist with investigations for non-compliance events via Non-Conformance Reports - Combined reagents with samples following standardized experimental processes.
Process Development Associate I (Contract)
Broad Institute of MIT And Harvard
Boston, MA
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Committed to carry out innovative, high-throughput lab processes and supporting the highest quality research to realize the full promise of genomic medicine
- Responsibilities that include data accessioning, RNA extraction and qPCR
- Verified PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) integrity and operation before embarking on daily journeys to reach extraction sites
- Performed equipment inspections before and after each shift, turning in equipment logs to supervisor
- Worked with extraction crew to carry out safest operations and meet production targets.
Clinical Laboratory Technician
Tufts University
Medford, MA
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Cell Counts; Urinalysis; Serology and Hematology; Performing HCG, UCG, Rapid Strep, H Pylori, ESR and MONO test
- Performing PCR (COVID-19) test
- Stringently followed lab protocols, sanitation standards and testing procedures.
Lab Assistant II
Cambridge Health Alliance
Somerville, MA
09.2012 - 12.2020
- Perform Phlebotomy on both adult and pediatric patients, sample processing, labeling and preparation as required
- Preparation of pathology and cytology specimens, perform various administrative duties, including data entry and document preparation, trained in FNA/EUS procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Biochemistry -
University of Natural Sciences, Tirana, Albania
01.2009
Phlebotomy Technician Certificate -
Bunker Hill Community College
Skills
- Genomic Platform
- Next Sequencing Generation
- Thorough understanding and hands on experience with molecular techniques (RNA extraction, real time PCR, qRT-PCR, RNA quant and norm, liquid, and solid Library Construction
- Strong understanding of Quality Systems, GMPs, and FDA Quality System Requirements
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Team Player
- Critical Thinking
- Aseptic Techniques
- HIPAA Compliance
- Laboratory Information Systems
- Staff Training
- Mathematical Calculations
- Familiar with Automated Liquid Handling Equipment ( Hamilton, Agilent, Kingfisher, Novamax, Biomek)
Languages
Albanian
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Molecular Technologist II
Foundation Medicine Inc
08.2022 - Current
Process Development Associate I (Contract)
Broad Institute of MIT And Harvard
01.2022 - 08.2022
Clinical Laboratory Technician
Tufts University
08.2020 - 08.2022
Lab Assistant II
Cambridge Health Alliance
09.2012 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science: Biochemistry -
University of Natural Sciences, Tirana, Albania
Phlebotomy Technician Certificate -
Bunker Hill Community College
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