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Janay McCray

High Springs

Summary

Laboratory support professional with strong skills in data entry, specimen preparation, and team collaboration. Proven track record in training new staff and maintaining laboratory protocols to enhance operational efficiency and ensure accuracy of test results.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Lab Assistant

UF Health Shands Hospital
Gainesville, FL
04.2025 - Current

-Collected and processed patient samples for laboratory analysis.

-Prepared specimens for testing using proper technique and protocols.

-Answered phone calls from patients or other healthcare staff regarding lab services.

-Reviewed patient charts prior to performing laboratory tests.

-Entered data into electronic medical records systems accurately and timely.

-Trained new staff on laboratory procedures and safety protocols.

Sr. Lab Technician

Thermo Fisher
Alachua, FL
09.2022 - 06.2024

-Communicated with laboratory professionals to determine supply needs and ordered appropriate quantities of laboratory supplies to support continuous operation.

-Trained laboratory employees in procedures and assigned tasks.

-Monitored inventory levels of reagents and supplies used in the lab.

-Documented maintenance activities performed on lab instruments and equipment.

-Routine performance of laboratory organization.

-Routine cleaning and preventative maintenance of lab equipment.

-Routine passaging of various cell lines.

-Participation in performing, recording, and organizing experiments.

-Performed and reviewed records according to GDP guidelines.

-Cleaned and sanitized sensitive laboratory areas, following standard procedures to protect against sample contamination and facilitate accurate test results.

Clinical Lab Assistant

NCF Diagnostics & DNA Technologies
Alachua, FL
06.2019 - 05.2022

-Prepared reagents used in various clinical tests according to standard operating procedures.

-Assisted lead technicians with sample preparation and analysis.

-Processed patient samples for testing, following established protocols.

-Maintained laboratory equipment and instruments by cleaning, calibrating and troubleshooting as needed.

-Entered patient data into computer systems accurately and securely.

-Trained new employees on laboratory processes and procedures.

Lab Customer Service

UF Health Shands Hospital
Gainesville, FL
09.2016 - 04.2019

-Handled all customer inquiries received by phone or fax regarding reporting of patient results and inquiries of test collection.

-Served as dispatch for lab couriers.

-Maintained documentation of reporting and call history in accurate and required format.

-Contacted Physician's office or patient in order to resolve lab errors.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL
2014

Skills

  • Written & verbal communication
  • Aseptic technique
  • Training team members
  • Organizational skills

Timeline

Medical Lab Assistant

UF Health Shands Hospital
04.2025 - Current

Sr. Lab Technician

Thermo Fisher
09.2022 - 06.2024

Clinical Lab Assistant

NCF Diagnostics & DNA Technologies
06.2019 - 05.2022

Lab Customer Service

UF Health Shands Hospital
09.2016 - 04.2019

Bachelor of Science -

The University of West Florida