Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Josephine Paragatos

Aliso Viejo,CA

Summary

Forward-thinking Operations Specialist bringing 20+ years of expertise in Clinical Laboratory for allied health sector businesses. Cultivates rapport with individuals to optimize project goals and output, resolve complex problems and deliver innovative improvement strategies. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Esoteric Technical Laboratory Operation Specialist

Quest Diagnostics
02.2020 - 01.2021
  • Worked with medical directors, clinical operations, biostatistics and other groups to conduct clinical reviews of study data.
  • Worked with clinical teams on study site visits and protocol training.
  • Operated wide range of laboratory equipment and instruments to complete analysis.
  • Analyzed and interpreted data, accurately identifying laboratory results.
  • Documented and verified patient information using laboratory information system.
  • Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
  • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.

Quality Assurance Coordinator(CLS)

Quest Diagnostics
03.2016 - 02.2020
  • Monitored resolution of bugs, tested fixes and helped developers tackle ongoing problems by providing QA perspective.
  • Documented testing procedures for the department and future testing use.
  • Authored and maintained well-organized, efficient and successful test cases for entire team.
  • Gathered data on integration issues and vulnerabilities, reported findings and recommended improvements.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Tested functional and compatibility of new programs or updates in comparison to existing applications.
  • Evaluated function, performance and design compliance of every process in the department,

Clinical Laboratory Supervisor

Quest Diagnostic Laboratory Inc
10.2003 - 03.2016
  • Monitored specimen preparation and test analyses to maintain acceptable levels of analytic performance.
  • Adhered to proper resource allocation and coordination to drive maximum personnel productivity and control departmental supply expenses.
  • Leveraged variety of mass spectrophotometry techniques to perform esoteric testing.
  • Operated automated mass spectrophotometer instrumentation to execute complex high-throughput procedures and troubleshoot.
  • Identified and understood regulatory requirements to comply with laws and regulations.
  • Executed and documented lab corrective action when test systems deviated from established performance specifications.
  • Upheld laboratory protocols dictated by facility, governing agencies, or special project requirements.
  • Helped management optimize laboratory processes for maximum efficiency and performance.
  • Followed Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) consistently across daily activities and special products.

Education

Master of Science - Biological Sciences

University of St, Thomas
Manila, Philippines

Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology

University of St. Thomas
Manila, Philippines

Skills

  • Legal Documentation
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Set Up Devices
  • Troubleshoot Service Issues
  • Content Management Expertise

Timeline

Esoteric Technical Laboratory Operation Specialist

Quest Diagnostics
02.2020 - 01.2021

Quality Assurance Coordinator(CLS)

Quest Diagnostics
03.2016 - 02.2020

Clinical Laboratory Supervisor

Quest Diagnostic Laboratory Inc
10.2003 - 03.2016

Master of Science - Biological Sciences

University of St, Thomas

Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology

University of St. Thomas

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Josephine Paragatos