Jennifer Burnham
Brewer,ME
Summary
Medical Laboratory Scientist seeking full-time employment in a clinical or research laboratory setting in the greater Portland area. Looking to relocate to the Portland, ME area upon hire. Day shift preferred but open to other scheduling opportunities.
- Skilled Medical Laboratory Scientist with strong attention to detail and quick learning abilities. Looking for a collaborative workplace that values open communication.
- Professional background includes 15+ years of experience in 200 - 700+ bed hospital facilities in Massachusetts and Maine, and a private physician-owned laboratory in Rhode Island.
- Previous roles included generalist bench assignments on all shifts and on weekends, on-call assignments, lead tech assignments, quality-related roles, and project work.
- Has performed phlebotomy in outpatient settings.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist II
Quest Diagnostics | Northern Light Healthcare
Bangor, ME
11.2024 - Current
- Performs serological testing on patient specimens in accordance with written departmental procedures and protocols.
- Performs scheduled and as needed maintenance on automated blood banking instrumentation (Ortho Vision, Immucor Echo).
- Completes all requests for patient transfusion services including, but not limited to; serological compatibility testing, ABO/Rh and antibody screen testing, antibody identification, patient and donor unit phenotyping and crossmatching by various methodologies, as indicated.
- Troubleshoots instrumentation and spurious results, when applicable.
- Performs and documents accurate transfusion reaction investigations.
Quality Technologist / Hemostasis Lab Lead Tech
NorDx | Maine Health
Portland, ME
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Recommended improvements to departmental quality, processes, and procedures.
- Implemented new policies, procedures, and instrumentation under the direction of laboratory management and the NorDx Medical Director.
- Reviewed Coagulation and Chemistry departmental QC including Levy-Jennings charts, monthly peer QC reports, daily exception logs.
- Proficient in Unity electronic QC review and EPIC Beaker LIS systems (2024).
- Responsible for completing staff competencies and overseeing CAP survey documentation and investigations.
- Performed maintenance and troubleshooting on all test systems, as required (ACL TOP 500, Roche c501/e601 automated chemistry platforms, UN3000 (Sysmex/Siemens), ABL 837 Blood Gas analyzers.
- Scheduled on call for third shift at minimum one shift per month.
- Mentored junior technologists, fostering skill development and promoting best practices within the team.
- Conducted regular quality assurance audits to ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.
- Enhanced team collaboration with introduction of centralized communication platform.
Medical Technologist Generalist
NorDx | Maine Health
Portland, ME
01.2020 - 06.2023
- Performed manual and automated testing procedures in Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, and Coagulation.
- Operated and maintained sophisticated laboratory equipment, troubleshooting issues as necessary.
- Key trainer for inexperienced staff.
- Conducted complex diagnostic tests on blood and other specimens to ensure accurate results.
Technical Quality Coordinator
NorDx | Maine Health
Scarborough, ME
06.2017 - 01.2020
- Provided guidance and support to staff at multiple NorDx sites under the guidance of the Technical Quality Manager.
- Assisted with the implementation and standardization of instrumentation and methods throughout a multi-site system.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and resolve quality issues.
- Completed project work with NorDx IT and site managers/supervisors/leads to improve processes and procedures in an organized and timely manner.
- Coordinated monthly technical meetings for staff and site managers, making sure to provide detailed summaries of meeting content for meeting attendees.
- Established a meeting for Blood Bank point people throughout the system to provide support for process improvement initiatives and new Blood Bank leads to smaller sites with limited technical resources.
Medical Laboratory Technician
NorDx | MaineHealth
Portland, ME
12.2015 - 06.2017
- Conducted laboratory tests to analyze biological samples and ensure accurate results.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
- Performed testing in Chemistry, Coagulation, Urinalysis, and Blood gas areas.
- Ensured quality control by performing routine maintenance on lab equipment and calibrating instruments as needed.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Coastal Medical Laboratory
Providence, RI
04.2014 - 12.2015
- Performed both automated and manual testing in Urinalysis, Coagulation, Hematology, Clinical Microbiology (APTIMA PCR, automated technologies for organism identification, ID, and susceptibility testing).
- Performed routine phlebotomy on outpatients.
- Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
- Ensured patient confidentiality by adhering to strict privacy guidelines when handling sensitive medical information.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Saint Anne’s Hospital
Fall River, MA
06.2010 - 01.2014
- Fulfilled charge/lead tech duties overseeing second shift.
- Performed both automated and manual testing in various laboratory departments including Urinalysis (IRIS), Hematology (Sysmex and Advia), Clinical Chemistry (Roche 6000 platforms, Beckman Coulter DXC), Blood Banking.
- Attended on-site training for the Cobas 6000 platform at the Roche training facility in Indianapolis, Indiana.
- Assisted in the training of new staff members, ensuring proper knowledge transfer and adherence to safety protocols.
- Developed strong working relationships with colleagues, fostering a positive team culture focused on collaboration and innovation.
Education
Master of Health Science (MHS) - Clinical Laboratory Science
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
01-2023
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
University of Southern Maine
01-2018
Associate of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS)
Bristol Community College
01-2010
Skills
- Clinical Chemistry
- Hematology
- Coagulation
- Urinalysis
- Blood Bank
- Project Management
- Microsoft Office
- Troubleshooting
- Problem-solving
- Technical Writing
- Training New Staff
- Process Improvement
- Lean Six Sigma
- Active Listener
Certification
MLS (ASCP) - Medical Laboratory Scientist Generalist Certification
Leadership
Participated as a CAP inspection team member with NorDx laboratories in 2018 (ProMedica healthcare system, Toledo, OH)
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist II
Quest Diagnostics | Northern Light Healthcare
11.2024 - Current
Quality Technologist / Hemostasis Lab Lead Tech
NorDx | Maine Health
06.2023 - 09.2024
Medical Technologist Generalist
NorDx | Maine Health
01.2020 - 06.2023
Technical Quality Coordinator
NorDx | Maine Health
06.2017 - 01.2020
Medical Laboratory Technician
NorDx | MaineHealth
12.2015 - 06.2017
Medical Laboratory Technician
Coastal Medical Laboratory
04.2014 - 12.2015
Medical Laboratory Technician
Saint Anne’s Hospital
06.2010 - 01.2014
Associate of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS)
Bristol Community College
Master of Health Science (MHS) - Clinical Laboratory Science
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
University of Southern Maine