JENNIFER MANSARAY
Oxon Hill,MD
Summary
Critical thinking Research Technician demonstrating superior data gathering and analysis skills. Astute professional knowledgeable in medical/ laboratory terminology, procedures and statistical methods. Ready to join a new organization collaborating with other professionals in a clinical environment. Comfortable handling complex issues, meeting strict deadlines and adjusting to rapidly changing conditions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Technician- UDP/OCD Protocol (Contractor)
National Institutes of Health (NHGRI Division)
08.2022 - Current
- Created Standard Operating Procedures for proper sample handling and shipping protocols
- Followed established standard operating procedures for sample handling and record keeping
- Worked strategically with internal/external partners, doctors, clinicians, and scientists to properly conduct a plan for patient specimen collection
- Assisted in clinical trial for patients with undiagnosed diseases
- Performed data entry using multiple government database entry systems such as UDPICS, QuestElabs etc
- To record patient information, with strict adherence to HIPPA Laws
- Managed shipping and proper handling of specimens to partner facilities for sample testing
- Management of sending out supplies for patient sample collection both locally and internationally
- Created proper documentation and requisition forms for patient records/ send outs
- Receival and triage of patient specimens; transported specimens to different laboratory facilities
- Masked patient samples with proper labels to keep patient identification discreet
- Created Excel Spreadsheets in regard to NIH study protocols to accurately record patient data
- Identified problems that may adversely affect test performance and notified key individuals
- Attended daily team meetings to discuss updates regarding planned patient visits
- Shadowed clinical team regarding patient visits
- Attended ground rounds regarding patient history/ background.
Surgical-Anatomic Pathology- Clinical Operations Assistant
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
07.2020 - 06.2022
- Perform routine laboratory functions in order to support the work of Pathologists
- Responsible for writing, formatting, and editing Surgical Reports using database system (MedConnect)
- Identify appropriate anatomical specimen source; choosing proper codes based on specimen
- Record and analyze documentation of surgical procedures
- Verify patient specimens with requisitions or labels, making certain that information is accurate; specimens must match paperwork and patient records
- Receive, sort, and prioritize specimens from Surgical ORs and GI unit
- Prep specimens and samples for Pathologists
- Investigate and resolve any requesting mistakes or other specimen problems
- Answer all telephone inquiries concerning specimen collection and results
- Assist Cytology with CT examination; collect/prep specimens on slides for doctors in procedural rooms.
Lab Technician
Thermofisher Scientific
04.2019 - 06.2020
- Follow GLP and proper lab safety protocols
- Ensure safe disposals of waste
- Assist in DNA extraction of biological materials
- Preparing and aliquoting of samples
- Receive, process, and store biological specimens using database applications (InTrak and Nautilus)
- Communicate with team regarding discrepancies found in samples
- Work individually as well as with the team to complete projects for clients in a timely manner.
Senior Plasma Center Technician/Entry level Phlebotomist
Biolife Plasma Services (Takeda Pharmaceuticals)
12.2016 - 02.2019
- Welcome and greet donors upon arrival
- Use donor information system (Veeva) to record donor vital signs and finger stick results
- Answer phone, complete temper checks, and confirm scheduled appointments
- Complete health screening and finger sticks for new and returning donors
- Monitor donor reactions to guarantee safety of donors
- Trained under phlebotomist/ nurse to work independently for patient sample collections
- Prepare donor charts, maintain /report accurate records, and coordinate donor compensation
- Setting up, testing, adjusting and maintaining laboratory equipment
- Calibrate machines; evaluate and test program on a daily basis to verify accurate readings
- Being a team player to ensure smooth flowing work environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Biology -
Towson University
Towson, MD05.2021
Bachelor of Science in Biology -
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD12.2016
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
- Strong PC Skills/Keyboarding 40 WPM
- Documentation Review/Documentation Drafting
- Scientific/Medical Writing
- Electronic Medical records
- HIPPA
- Medical Terminology
- Proofreading
- Research
- Specimen Collection
- Data Entry/Data Collection
- Data Analysis
- Human Sample Processing
- Animal Sample Processing
- Quality Control
- Sterilization
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Government Database Knowledge
- Aliquoting
- DNA Extraction
- ICD-10 Coding
- Conducting Experiments
- Written and Oral Communication
- Paper Writing
- Laboratory Techniques
- Data Gathering
- Recordkeeping and Documentation
- Specimen Processing
- Equipment Calibration
Certification
American Red Cross BLS/ CPR certified
Research
Morgan State University Baltimore, MD 09/2014 to 12/2016
Research Lab Clerk/Technician (Work study)
- Set up cellular biology labs and maintained cell culture
- Sterilization; sterile processed materials and instruments
- Performed data analysis and processing, Managed materials (autoclave)
- Maintained inventory, organized files, and recorded data from lab results
Research Projects/ Project Management:
Environmental Consequences of The COVID19 Pandemic, Campus Blood Drives (Improvement of Advertisement and Blood Drives), HEAP project (Sea Level Rise in Southern Maryland), Social Medicine in Chile and 20th Century Latin America, COVID 19 Vehicle Miles Traveled,
Affiliations
- TU Physician Assistants Club
Timeline
Research Technician- UDP/OCD Protocol (Contractor)
National Institutes of Health (NHGRI Division)
08.2022 - Current
Surgical-Anatomic Pathology- Clinical Operations Assistant
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
07.2020 - 06.2022
Lab Technician
Thermofisher Scientific
04.2019 - 06.2020
Senior Plasma Center Technician/Entry level Phlebotomist
Biolife Plasma Services (Takeda Pharmaceuticals)
12.2016 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science in Biology -
Towson University
Bachelor of Science in Biology -
Morgan State University
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