Fredy Reyes Vigil
Farmingdale,NY
Summary
Reliable individual with skills and experience as Laboratory Technician. Smart and committed to job well done and offering exceptional drive. Insightful Laboratory Technician brings dedication to excellence and calm demeanor. Team player trained in laboratory procedures, equipment maintenance and inventory management. Supports lab operations with accurate documentation and organized spaces.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Histology Assistant
Acupath Laboratories
01.2023 - Current
- Embedded tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks or infiltrated tissue specimens with wax.
- Cut body tissue sections for microscopic examination using microtomes.
- Maintained laboratory histologic manuals to standardize procedures.
- Used glass slides to mount tissues for tests.
- Learned required upkeep and proper operating procedures for sophisticated equipment such as mass spectrometers.
- Completed complex histological procedures to prepare slides for analysis.
- Documented routine laboratory instrument maintenance and corrective actions.
- Stayed current on changing procedures to offer expert support for histology laboratory activities.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
- Dictated and grossed tissue samples obtained from multiple physicians' offices and medical facilities.
Molecular Technologist
Acupath Laboratories, Inc
11.2020 - Current
- Aliquoting COVID-19, flu A, and flu B nasal swab and nasopharyngeal swabs samples
- Aliquoting and processing saliva specimens
- Open array, acufill, sensititre ARIS 2 training
- Extracting DNA/RNA using Kingfisher instrument
- Run quantitative RT-PCR (real time PCR) in QuantStudio 12k instrument
- (Nasal and saliva)
- Analyzing and generating results via Quant Studio, Expression Suite software, and design and analysis software
- Releasing and generating reports
- Assisting in validation procedures for UTI, saliva PCR, and Covid flu A- flu-b multiplex assay
- Research and development for UTI and toenail fungus validation work
- Involve in quality assurance; assisting in making process of specimen handling better via making automated excel sheets to auto populate and generating text file for Quant Studio 12K flex.
- Documented and verified patient information using laboratory information system.
- Troubleshot problems with equipment and recalibrated devices or brought serious concerns to supervisor for handling.
- Analyzed and interpreted data, accurately identifying and reporting laboratory results.
- Upheld laboratory protocols dictated by facility, governing agencies, or special project requirements.
- Collect blood and tissue samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
- Maintained safe work environment free of unnecessary hazards to protect staff and testing results.
- Used correct formulas and procedures to prepare solutions and reagents for testing needs.
- Consulted with outside professionals and specialists about tests and testing results.
Lab Assistant
Sunrise medical laboratories
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Aliquoting COVID-19 nasal swab and nasopharyngeal swabs samples
- Operation and maintenance of Biomek I5 automated liquid handling instrument
- Preparation and loading of samples for Cobas 6800 system
- Trained in Fluent Tecan instrument., as a POS register handling more than 1,000 transactions a day
- Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
- Opened and closed the register, assisted in training of 4 new cashiers
- Ensured quality customer service under McDonald’s standards: fast, accurate, and friendly
Construction Worker
Family Home Improvement
01.2012 - Current
- Provide support to coworkers who need assistance in carpentry, masonry, paint, kitchens, Dormers, Windows,
- Basement, Siding.
Dentist assistant
Gitlin Dental Group
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Set up for basic procedures as well as aiding during dental procedures: root canals, fillings, crown removal, tooth extractions, crown inserts, etc
- Maintaining proper Covid 2019 codes to assure patient safety: temperature readings, PPE usage, disinfecting areas, use of gloves and mask, use of protective shields, etc
- Maintenance of dental instrument using an auto-clay machine.
STEM Program
Mercy College
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Focused on scientific research in the field of neurobiology
- Conducted dissections and preparation of chicken embryos to extract different brain cell types
- Performed fluorescence and regular microscopy
- Conducted scientific research in the field of microbiology
- Assisted in the collection, isolation, and identification of bacterial samples collected in the NYC Subway
Math Peer Mentor, HEOP Summer Program
Mercy College
07.2017 - 08.2017
- Performed as a teacher’s aide during math class
- Conducted math tutoring during study hour
Customer Service
McDonald’s Food Restaurant
07.2015 - 08.2017
Math teacher Aide
West Hempstead High School
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Translated class material from English- Spanish
- Provided help to students in need
- Assisted as an interpreter during class
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry01.2020
Skills
- Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Advanced English, Fluent Spanish, Research, Project Management, Laboratory
- Skills, Data Analysis, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR),
- Statistical Data Analysis, Cell Culture, Fluorescence Microscopy, DNA Extraction, Western Blotting, Gel Electrophoresis,
- Chromatography, Acufill, Tecan, QuantStudio 12 flex, sensititre, Biomek I5, Cobas 6800
- In-Depth Genetics Knowledge
- Lab Equipment Maintenance
- Molecular Labs
- HIPAA Compliance
- Manual Dexterity
- Hazardous Waste Disposal
- Laboratory Diagnostic Equipment
- Medical Research
- DNA Extraction
- Aseptic Procedures
- Equipment Maintenance
- Specimen preparation
- Tissue Embedding
- Microtome Operation
- Tissue Processing
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Histology Assistant
Acupath Laboratories
01.2023 - Current
Lab Assistant
Sunrise medical laboratories
08.2021 - 03.2022
Molecular Technologist
Acupath Laboratories, Inc
11.2020 - Current
Dentist assistant
Gitlin Dental Group
07.2020 - 01.2021
STEM Program
Mercy College
07.2018 - 08.2018
Math Peer Mentor, HEOP Summer Program
Mercy College
07.2017 - 08.2017
Customer Service
McDonald’s Food Restaurant
07.2015 - 08.2017
Math teacher Aide
West Hempstead High School
09.2014 - 06.2015
Construction Worker
Family Home Improvement
01.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Mercy College
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