Jenelle Lietzan
Birmingham
Summary
Professional technician with extensive hands-on experience in troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of complex systems. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable with adaptable skill set in diagnostics, electrical systems, and mechanical repairs. Known for effective problem-solving and delivering high-quality outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Histocompatibility Technician
UAB Medicine
10.2024 - Current
- Conducted routine and STAT histocompatibility testing, including HLA typing, antibody screening, and DNA analysis, for both living and deceased donors and recipients.
- Analyzed blood and tissue samples to identify Human Leukocyte Antigens (HLA) and detect potential antibodies that could lead to transplant rejection.
- Operated and maintained complex laboratory instrumentation, ensuring proper functionality and compliance with quality control and safety protocols.
- Monitored quality control data, participated in proficiency testing, and help maintained laboratory standards to meet accrediting bodies like the American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI).
- Participated in on-call rotations to provide 24/7 coverage for STAT testing, especially for deceased donor case.
Chemist II
Nestle Health Science (The Nature's Bounty Co.)
08.2021 - 02.2024
- Assisted in method development, improvement, transfer and qualification for various tests and assays.
- Worked closely with Quality Review Coordinators and Engineers to maintain compliance with food safety, HACCP and cGMP requirements for optimal food and supplement industry manufacturing and laboratory services.
- Developed and reviewed numerous SOPs.
- Authored, reviewed, and investigated QA/QC NCRs, Deviations, CAPAs, and OOS reports.
- Member of the Material Review Board and lead presenter for the Arizona site.
- Directed, coordinated, and advised personnel in test procedures for analyzing components and physical properties of materials.
- Conducted analytical testing on raw materials and finished products to ensure quality standards.
Chemist I
Nestle Health Science (The Nature's Bounty Co.)
06.2017 - 08.2021
- Quadrupole ICP-MS subject matter expert for heavy metals and mineral analyses with extensive knowledge in troubleshooting and mechanical repairs.
- Leader of environmental monitoring in manufacturing and cGMP areas.
- External auditor for outside botanical vendors (included travel).
- Performed HPLC/UPLC and ICP-MS analyses on the daily, as well as NIR, FTIR, auto titrations, microwave sample digestion, and more.
- Prepared test solutions, compounds, and reagents for laboratory personnel to conduct tests.
- Carried out laboratory tests and experiments to analyze, identify and isolate chemical compounds.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Biology
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Prescott, AZ05-2017
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Multitasking and organization
- Lab result interpretation
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Chemical handling
Timeline
Histocompatibility Technician
UAB Medicine
10.2024 - Current
Chemist II
Nestle Health Science (The Nature's Bounty Co.)
08.2021 - 02.2024
Chemist I
Nestle Health Science (The Nature's Bounty Co.)
06.2017 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Biology
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University