Karen Chac
SANANTONIO
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in laboratory testing and team leadership. Known for advanced troubleshooting skills and workflow optimization, ready to support continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Technologist III
BioBridge Global- Qualtex Lab Servicies
San Antonio, TX
07.2022 - Current
- Perform and lead complex laboratory testing activities across multiple platforms in accordance with SOPs, regulatory, and quality requirements
- Serve as a trainer and mentor, completing Train‑the‑Trainer and Preceptor programs; deliver training, assess competencies, and support onboarding of new staff.
- Recognize equipment malfunctions and perform advanced troubleshooting, and ensuring continuity of operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN05-2020
Skills
- Specimen testing and analysis
- Sample preparation
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Team leadership
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Workflow optimization
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Multitasking
Timeline
Lab Technologist III
BioBridge Global- Qualtex Lab Servicies
07.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Tennessee Technological University
Equipment/Bench proficiencies
- Pre-analytics- Sample management
- Accelerator a3600- automated track system
- DSX- Dynex- Automated ELISA testing system
- Cobas p512- Automated sample de-capper
- Hamilton Microlab STAR- Automated sample pooling system
- Cobas 8800/6800- Automated PCR based nucleic acid testing
- Procelix Xpress pipettor- Automated sample pooling system
- Procelix Panther System- Automated nucleic acid testing system