Jennifer Interiano
Public Health Microbiologist
Columbia,Maryland
Summary
Public Health Microbiologist with 4+ years of experience in various state county and hospital laboratories performing lab testing using scientific equipment, analyzing and reporting results, while complying with Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures and safety protocols. Experienced in molecular methods including RT-PCR platforms testing fungal, bacterial and viral pathogens. Knowledgeable and experienced with providing training across platforms, troubleshooting assays and instrumentation, and quality assurance procedures and quality control under CLIA/CAP.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist
MedStar Health Good Samaritan Hospital
Baltimore , MD
03.2023 - Current
- Identified and resolved unexpected results, directing secondary testing measures or collection efforts.
- Maintained strict adherence to prescribed lab safety guidelines and operational instructions.
- Utilized expertise in microbiology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Performed bacterial and fungal identification using reference reagents and prescribed techniques.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
Associate Scientist
MRI Global
Gaithersburg , MD
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Executed Biosurveillance research project procedures, perform data analysis, and produced summary reports
- Documented changes during experiments, noting unexpected issues arising during research activities.
- Simultaneously participated in several complex projects, meeting all pertinent milestones.
- Read literature related to scientific area of expertise to remain current in knowledge.
Public Health Microbiologist
San Diego County Health And Human Services Agency
San Diego , CA
04.2020 - 05.2021
- Processed specimens for clinical testing in Molecular, Serology/Immunology and Virology sections.
- Utilized automated high - throughput equipment. (i.e Architect, Alinity i, Alinity m, M2000, Hologic Panther/Fusion)
- Kept accurate databases of specimens collected and stored in repository.
- Interpreted and reported results to submitting agency.
- Participated in internal and external proficiency testing.
- Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies.
- Performed routine quality control testing for equipment and supplies.
- Trained technical staff members.
Microbiologist Trainee, Laboratory Assistant
Monterey County Health Department
Salinas , CA
02.2016 - 04.2020
- Completed training and certification of Public Health Microbiologist.
- Processed clinical specimens in Tuberculosis, Mycology, Molecular, Parasitology and Bacteriology sections.
- Logged patient information and recorded results into system.
- Ordered laboratory equipment and supplies.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Utilized autoclaves to sterilize tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Attended industry conferences to broaden knowledge.
- Trained technical staff members.
Education
PHM-CA(AAB) - Microbiology
California Department of Public Health
Richmond, CA 12.2018 - 06.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
University of California, Berkeley Extension
Berkeley, CA 01.2018 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biology
California State University - Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA 08.2012 - 12.2016
Skills
Microbiology and Molecular laboratory procedures and testing
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist
MedStar Health Good Samaritan Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Associate Scientist
MRI Global
04.2022 - 10.2022
Public Health Microbiologist
San Diego County Health And Human Services Agency
04.2020 - 05.2021
PHM-CA(AAB) - Microbiology
California Department of Public Health
12.2018 - 06.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
University of California, Berkeley Extension
01.2018 - 09.2018
Microbiologist Trainee, Laboratory Assistant
Monterey County Health Department
02.2016 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology
California State University - Monterey Bay
08.2012 - 12.2016
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