Jose Velazquez
Bernardsville,New Jersey
Summary
Reliable candidate ready to take on challenges using problem-solving and task prioritization skills to help team succeed.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader
Sampled Smart Labs
Piscataway , New Jersey
2021.11 - 2022.08
- Sorted and assigned blood samples to laboratory technicians based on hemolysis and date samples were received
- Proofread SOPs for Covid healthcare blood plasma and lymphocyte isolation and managed subject records for Covid healthcare blood plasma and lymphocyte isolation
- Cryo-stored blood plasma and lymphocytes using liquid nitrogen tanks and control rate freeze
- Experience cross referencing subject record data against LIMS data inputs
- Perform call viability testing using nucleocounter and vi-cell
- Worked in an aseptic environment in biological safety cabinets and experience working with centrifuges
- Trained new laboratory technicians on different blood processing projects including Parker, CCFA, TN, ITN, Covid HC. and Eli Lily.
Tutor
Rutgers University
Piscataway , New Jersey
2020.09 - 2021.09
- Brought struggling students up to level with comprehensive teaching and practice strategies
- Liaised between students and instructors to identify challenges and determine areas of academic focus
- Promoted development of critical thinking skills and effective study habits in addition to course content.
Medical Assistant
Maplewood Family Medicine
Maplewood , New Jersey
2019.09 - 2020.09
- Learned to communicate with patients, staff, and doctors to provide quality service
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Lab Assistant
Northeast Alliance, HCOP
Newark , New Jersey
2018.03 - 2019.09
- Maintained supplies in proper location and organized for laboratory needs
- Handled and disposed of hazardous waste with approved methods
- Maintained equipment records and daily work logs.
Medical Assistant
Morristown Medical Center
Morristown , New Jersey
2017.09 - 2018.04
- Restocked supplies kept in patient rooms to maintain optimal levels
- Took patient assessments, including blood pressure and temperature and documented information
- Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments.
Blood Work Analyst
Solaris Whole Health
Bernardsville , New Jersey
2016.09 - 2017.08
- Helped patients select appropriate foods for prescribed diets
- Verified patients received appropriate nourishment and meals based upon blood test
- Supported optimal dietary plan development by collecting information on patients' needs and preferences.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Biological Sciences
Rutgers University
05.2021
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Blood Plasma Isolation
- Aseptic Technique
- Pipetting (Serological and micropipette)
- LIMS (Lab Data Management System)
- SOP Review
- Cryopreservation
- Lymphocyte Isolation
- Specimen Handling
- Instrument Calibration
Timeline
Team Leader
Sampled Smart Labs
2021.11 - 2022.08
Tutor
Rutgers University
2020.09 - 2021.09
Medical Assistant
Maplewood Family Medicine
2019.09 - 2020.09
Lab Assistant
Northeast Alliance, HCOP
2018.03 - 2019.09
Medical Assistant
Morristown Medical Center
2017.09 - 2018.04
Blood Work Analyst
Solaris Whole Health
2016.09 - 2017.08
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Biological Sciences
Rutgers University
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