Jason M. Linn
Middletown, CT,USA
Summary
Dynamic Laboratory Technician with extensive experience at Progressive Diagnostics, excelling in clinical chemistry testing and quality control. Proven ability to lead teams and enhance operational efficiency, processing up to 1,000 PCR samples daily. Skilled in data management and troubleshooting, thriving in a collaborative environment to achieve exceptional results.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician I/II
Progressive Diagnostics
Trumbull, CT
10.2021 - Current
- Executed laboratory policies and procedures concerning safety, testing protocols, quality control, and proficiency testing.
- Performed instrument maintenance and troubleshooting for laboratory equipment.
- Created solutions for lab testing, took part in QA and QC programs, updated documents, and maintained reagent and supply inventories while interacting professionally with staff.
- Acted as the shift team lead upon being promoted to Lab Tech II, leading any troubleshooting efforts for instrumentation, accessioning, calibration, and daily operations.
- Processes around 400 urine samples a day. During the pandemic processed around a thousand PCR samples a day.
Techno Trainee
Labcorp
Shelton, CT
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Prepared slides for pathologists and external clients for interpretation, embedded tissue, performed Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) staining and special stains, operated and maintained histology instruments, troubleshot and resolved inquiries within the laboratory, conducted quality control, and maintained documentation according to SOPs.
- Prepared histo-pathological slides for pathologists and external clients by embedding tissue, performing Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) staining and special stains, operating and maintaining histology instruments, troubleshooting lab inquiries, conducting quality control, and maintaining documentation according to SOPs.
- Ensure there is a steady supply of reagents and consumables available for use.
- Monitored inventory levels of reagents and consumables to ensure availability for laboratory operations.
- Supported new employee training to enhance their understanding of laboratory protocols.
Undergraduate Research Lab Assistant
Dr. Philbrick, Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Cataloged multiyear Podostemaceae sample collections.
- Completed the catalog of over 1500 different Podostemaceae samples including sample location data from different sources into an online database in approximately 150 hours.
- Field Work experience in recording location descriptions, GPS location, identification of plant features, and collection of plant samples.
- Preserved plant samples through proper techniques.
- Transposing cataloged samples into an online database.
- Preserved plant samples through proper storage techniques.
- Collected five potential new species of Podostemaceae during 2019 field expedition in Brazil, enhancing biodiversity knowledge in Amazon estuaries and tributaries.
- Cataloged over 1500 Podostemaceae samples with precise location data into an online database within 150 hours, streamlining access to critical research information.
Operations Technician Shift Supervisor
Fuelcell Energy
Danbury, CT
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Supervised the monitoring and operation of fuel cell power plants during respective shifts.
- Performs troubleshooting, diagnosing problems through trend analysis with various programs (PI, TrendX, and TrendWorx).
- Records plant alarms and fuel cell trip data for future in-depth evaluation.
- Coordinated troubleshooting and preventative maintenance efforts with Field Service Technicians and engineering groups to enhance operational reliability.
- Coordinated with Field Service Technicians and various engineering groups for additional troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Performed fuel cell recovery from a non-power producing condition back to power generation.
- Provided customers with detailed information about necessary testing and operating conditions for fuel cell plants.
- Communicated necessary testing procedures and plant operating conditions to customers for optimal performance.
Operations Technician
Fuelcell Energy
Danbury, CT
03.2008 - 06.2016
- Performs troubleshooting, diagnosing problems through trend analysis with various programs (PI, TrendX, and TrendWorx).
- Executed updates to fuel cell control software and corrected plant software issues.
- Performed fuel cell recovery from a non-power producing condition back to power generation.
- Coordinated with Field Service Technicians and various engineering groups for additional troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Recorded plant alarms and fuel cell trip data for in-depth evaluation.
- Informs customers of requiredd testing and plant operating conditions as require by the customer.
- Conducted the training of fuel cell operations for fellow operators as they had joined the company during this period as an Operations Technician.
- Conducting training aboard with future Operations Technicians for a sister company in South Korea.
- Participated as a safety committee member for two years, identifying and reviewing issues to enhance personnel safety.
Electrician’s Mate Third Class
USS Providence (SSN-719)
Groton, CT
10.2003 - 02.2008
- Oversaw the operation and maintenance of a submarine’s electrical power generation systems, lighting systems, electrical equipment, and electrical appliances.
- Maintained general and emergency lighting systems, special purpose light systems, motor generator/turbine generator sets, motor controllers, degassing systems, and auxiliary and portable electrical equipment to support operational readiness.
- Led and performed maintenance on the Emergency Propulsion Motor Controller.
- Planned and coordinated maintenance for electrical primary systems ahead of USS Providence’s 2006 deployment to enhance mission preparedness.
- U. S. Naval Submarine Base
Education
Bachelor’s Degree -
Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CTNaval Nuclear Power Plant Training Schools
Goose Creek, SCSkills
- Laboratory Safety Training
- Laboratory Data Management
- Experimental Design
- Western Blot
- Protein Analysis
- DNA Analysis
- Clinical Chemistry Testing
- Immunoassay Techniques
- Quantitative Analysis
- Protein Quantification
- Electrolyte Testing
- Clinical Toxicology
- RNA Analysis
- Microbial Identification
- Light Trend Analysis
- Data Interpretation
- Histological Staining
- Microbial Culturing
- Data Analysis Software
- Laboratory Instruments
Skills & Certifications
- 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification
- Geographic Information System
- Survey Techniques
- Data Recording
- Gel Electrophoresis
- Polymerase Chain Reaction
- Plasma Glucose testing
- ELISA
- Quantitative PCR
- Western Blot
- Plasma Osmolality
- Toxicology testing
- Reverse Transcription PCR
- Bacteria Diagnostic Testing
- Microscopy
- Trend Analysis
- Staining (Gram, Endospore, H&E)
- Basic Bacteria Cultivation
- Microsoft works
- Hand tools
Positions
Lab Technician, A lab technician with a wide array of experience and skills. Versed in accessioning procedures, accurately and rapidly cataloging many samples in a relatively short time. Proficient in processing numerous samples for PCR and Toxicology. Proficient in following laboratory SOPs to produce accurate results for PCR and several toxicology tests. Gained field work experience in remote and rural locations in Brazil. Created location descriptions as well recording required specifications for respective collected plant samples. Prior to returning to academics was trained in maintaining highly accurate logs, performing trend analysis as well as conducting technical procedures that are well suited for work as a scientist. Has long believed in the value of training and aiding in day-to-day tasks and procedures.
Timeline
Laboratory Technician I/II
Progressive Diagnostics
10.2021 - Current
Techno Trainee
Labcorp
01.2021 - 10.2021
Undergraduate Research Lab Assistant
Dr. Philbrick, Western Connecticut State University
08.2018 - 01.2020
Operations Technician Shift Supervisor
Fuelcell Energy
06.2016 - 07.2017
Operations Technician
Fuelcell Energy
03.2008 - 06.2016
Electrician’s Mate Third Class
USS Providence (SSN-719)
10.2003 - 02.2008
Bachelor’s Degree -
Western Connecticut State University
Naval Nuclear Power Plant Training Schools