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Tyler Strawn

Blue Mound,Texas

Summary

Smart and personable Lab Technician, dynamic, motivated problem solver with a B.S in Biological Sciences, analytical coursework, along with good work experience and a strong background high complexity testing, maintaining, and analyzing data. I am pursuing an opportunity for molecular/medical technologist position where my technical and analytical skills can be utilized to support growth of a company

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Molecular Technologist

Amplicon DX Labs
Dallas, Texas
08.2021 - Current

Experience with accessioning and excel spreadsheet creation and input. I mainly run COVID-19 testing by using a vortex mixer, a small centrifuge, and a large centrifuge, and then using the Bio-Rad system to interpret the data from the plate. Finally, I upload the data using an analysis spreadsheet I made into the patient portal. Crelio.

Molecular Technologist

OMALI DIAGNOSTICS
Dallas, TX
02.2021 - 04.2021

In February of this year, I began work as a lab assistant. I mainly assisted with COVID-19 testing by using a vortex mixer, a small centrifuge, and a large centrifuge, along with inputting the patients’ data into the computer. I have experience with the Atilla system and the Go Rev system.

Volunteer

TEXAS HEALTH HUGULEY HOSPITAL, BURLESON
01.2018 - Current

In 2018, I primarily worked in keeping the carts and emergency room fully stocked. I also transported patients in wheelchairs. In 2019, I primarily helped take and process specimens and insurance information in the phlebotomy portion of the hospital.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

The University of Texas At Arlington

Skills

  • Performance of a variety of tasks related to molecular biology, including but not limited to, DNA and RNA extraction, PCR Specimen preparation
  • Validating high complexity testing COVID-19 RT-PCR and RPP according to manufacturer recommendations
  • COVID-19 RT-PCR both extraction and extraction free PCR
  • Nucleic acids extractions, manual extraction and automated extraction
  • Performs and reports laboratory tests, quality control, and instrument maintenance in all areas of the laboratory
  • Maintain accurate and complete records of all tests performed according to COLA and CLEA regulations
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting
  • Good written and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail
  • Show problem solving ability, able to organize workflow efficiently, and ability to perform tests successfully in all areas with a minimum of supervision
  • Analyze, review, and report testing results
  • Assists peers and supervisors with tasks after completion of assigned work
  • Works independently, utilizes resources available to maximize efficiency
  • Diagnostic tests
  • Recognize when corrective action is needed and implement effective solutions
  • Work in a fast-paced laboratory environment with biological and chemical hazards
  • Remains knowledgeable and competent for all policies, procedures and protocols
  • Completes, verifies and reports testing in timely manner
  • Troubleshoots and maintains laboratory equipment
  • Champion safety, compliance, and quality control
  • Laboratory safety procedures
  • Sample preparation and analysis
  • Clinical lab settings
  • Inventory oversight
  • Quality control
  • Specimen processing
  • Working collaboratively
  • Computer skills
  • Maintain accurate and complete records of all tests performed according to COLA and CLEA regulations
  • Complies with safety guidelines and procedures and adheres to regulatory mandates
  • Identify unusual results or discrepancies/conditions which cause erroneous results
  • Conduct additional tests to clarify abnormal patient results and report results
  • Evaluate the validity of data in relation to the test system and assay procedures
  • Ability to work under pressure and a quick learner
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher

PROFICIENCIES

Software:

CFC maestro (pcr run and analyzation software)

GoRev (result and patient portal)

Crelio (result and patient portal)

PCR Machines:

Bio-Rad CFX 96

Bio-Rad CFX Opus 384

Extraction machines:

Advansure E3 System

Assays

Covid;

Bio GX extraction free (also helped validate)

LumiraDX extraction free (also helped validate)

Medias: helped validate all

Beaver VTM

Copan UTM

ARX VTM

Pipettes

Eppendorf research plus

Integra Voyager series

Professional references

- Dr. Corey Roelke:

Biology professor at University of Texas at Arlington

croelke@uta.edu

817-575-7256

- Dr. Mohammad Abbas:

AmpliconDX Manager

drabbas@amplicondxlab.com

940-395-4125

- Mr. Derek Burch:

Service Manager at Texas Roadhouse

Derekburch1@yahoo.com

214-763-4777

- Gary Yakesch:

Assistant Director – Business Grand Prairie Parks and Recreation

gyakesch@gptx.org

972-237-8178

- Mr. Mohammad Mahmoud:

AmpliconDX Lab CEO

mmahmood@amplicondxlab.com

657-254-6655

Timeline

Molecular Technologist

Amplicon DX Labs
08.2021 - Current

Molecular Technologist

OMALI DIAGNOSTICS
02.2021 - 04.2021

Volunteer

TEXAS HEALTH HUGULEY HOSPITAL, BURLESON
01.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Biology

The University of Texas At Arlington

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