Jacqueline Carr
Summary
Enthusiastic team member eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Motivated to learn and excel within a growth oriented company.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Extraction Technician
Cordant Health Solutions
Worcester, MA
07.2016 - 11.2019
- Directed/motivated team of Extraction Technicians in laboratory.
- Established and enforced goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
- Coordinated with internal departments to maximize efficiency across production areas.
- Responsible for inventory oversight.
- In charge of employee training/competencies.
- New Method Assay preparation and validation.
- Responsible for all Extraction Technician tasks and responsibilities.
Extraction Technician
Cordant Health Solutions
Worcester, MA
01.2016 - 11.2019
- Utilized techniques in Solid Phase Extraction to isolate specific compounds within patient sample.
- Determined specific concentrations of targeted compounds through Liquid and Gas Chromatography (HPLC/MS and GC/FID).
- Operated, maintained and troubleshoot automated lab equipment (SPEware, CEREX ALD, Agilent, AbSciex and Shimadzu LC-MS, Hamilton Starlet).
- Prepared Calibrator and Quality Controls.
- Sample preparation and analysis.
- Limited discrepancies by accurately handling, storing, transporting and submitting all urinalysis samples.
- Maintained detailed logs of experiments and relevant data.
- Cleaned and sterilized lab area, tools and equipment.
Auto-Chemistry Technologist
Cordant Health Solutions
Worcester, MA
01.2016 - 11.2019
- Operated and maintained Olympus A640 equipment.
- Drug screening and analysis.
- Maintained and calibrated pH probes, balances and automatic pipettes.
Laboratory Specialist II
Lighthouse Lab Services
1337 Hundred Oaks Drive A, Charolette, NC 28217
06.2024 - Current
Laboratory Specialist I
Lighthouse Lab Services
1337 Hundred Oaks Drive A, Charlotte, NC 28217
10.2023 - 06.2024
Laboratory Specialist
Lighthouse Lab Services
Charlotte, NC
02.2022 - 10.2023
- Analyzed clinical samples on LC/MS-MS, reporting unusual data trends to managers, supervisors and leads and handling chromatography and instrument alarms as appropriate.
- Reviewed and completed routine and non-routine data verification before reporting.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
- Maintained laboratory records, quality control charts, maintenance logs and other various logs as needed.
- Verification of Calibrator and QC data.
Certifying Scientist
Cordant Health Solutions
Worcester, MA
12.2019 - 10.2021
- Certified/ approved confirmation testing results for reporting.
- LC/MS/MS and GC-FID analysis: Data processing, data review.
- Reviewed and approved quality control validation tests to include: pool tests, internal standard tests, reagent tests.
- Collaborated with co-workers and supervisors to solve problems within or between departments; answering and resolving issues daily.
- Adjusted work schedules and production sequences to meet goals and improve quality and productivity of laboratory operations.
Education
Bachelor's - Biology
Eastern Connecticut State University
2015
Associate - General Studies
Quinebaug Valley Community College
2012
High school - General Studies
Tourtelloute High School
2008
Skills
- Process improvement
- MS Office proficient
- Time management
- Leadership
- Ability to work under pressure
- Self motivation
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent problem solving skills
Timeline
Laboratory Specialist II
Lighthouse Lab Services
06.2024 - Current
Laboratory Specialist I
Lighthouse Lab Services
10.2023 - 06.2024
Laboratory Specialist
Lighthouse Lab Services
02.2022 - 10.2023
Certifying Scientist
Cordant Health Solutions
12.2019 - 10.2021
Lead Extraction Technician
Cordant Health Solutions
07.2016 - 11.2019
Extraction Technician
Cordant Health Solutions
01.2016 - 11.2019
Auto-Chemistry Technologist
Cordant Health Solutions
01.2016 - 11.2019
Bachelor's - Biology
Eastern Connecticut State University
Associate - General Studies
Quinebaug Valley Community College
High school - General Studies
Tourtelloute High School