Kateryna Kormylo
Edison,NJ
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Technologist
Lincoln Diagnostics
06.2020 - Current
- Utilizing multiple extraction methods and techniques, worked extensively with SARS-CoV-2 samples during COVID 19 pandemic
- Working with Respiratory Pathogen assay using standard RT-PCR systems such as RotorGene, FastDx, Luminex, BioFire and traditional PRCs
- Operation of the Luminex suite including Magpix and Aries.
- Working with Film Array BioFire Systems panels such as Respiratory, Gastrointestinal, Pneumonia, Meningitis/Encephalitis, Joint Infections and Blood Culture identifications.
- Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies, ensuring proper functioning and compliance with laboratory standards.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Proficiently and aseptically performed DNA Extraction,
Purification, and Amplification techniques. - Initiated QC and protocol validations on high-fidelity biological assays, including PCR, ADPCR, Respiratory Pathogen Panel assays. Gastro Pathogen Panel assays, and other immunoassays to ensure quality of all tests.
- Calibrated and maintained analytical equipment daily including FastDX 7500 for RT-PCR; Luminex MagPix for Multiplex Assays; The Quantstudio 12k Flex for Qualitative/ HDPCR; Luminex Aries Molecular Diagnostics Platform; COBAS 6800
- Proficient in well plating, serial dilutions, and formulations of assay-dependent master mixes
- Performed Data entry, data-processing, and data review of test results to ensure of accuracy & compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Skillful in proficiently performing HPV Genotype testing (SP/PC); Covid testing utilizing Rotorgene
Fast Dx, Quant Studio, Cobas 6800, BioRad BioSpeedy, Attila technologies. - Directly involved in the training of new personnel for a wide range of molecular assays, along with performing a quarterly review of employee competencies to ensure the accuracy or molecular assays
Education
BA - Bachelors degree in Biology
Rutgers University of New Jersey
01.2021
Associate degree in Biology
Middlesex County College
01.2018
Skills
- Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), RT-PCR
- Experience in using Quiagen, Aries, Cobas, BioMerieux, Atila Biosystems, EZ XL, BioFire, Bio-Rad CfX96, EuroImmun Technologies, Seegene Star Let, Breath ID Exalenz technologies
- Cell Culture Techniques, Gel Electrophoresis, DNA extraction, Purification and Amplification
- Assay Proficiency in COVID-19, RPP, GPP, CT/NG, HIV, HPV, HCV, Dermatomycosis
- Basic Laboratory Etiquette for Molecular and Microbiology lab
- Sample and Inventory Management
- Sample Accessioning
- Working with Laboratory Information Systems
- Experience in BSL-2 and BSL-3 laboratories
Languages
Ukrainian
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual
volunteer experience
- Shadowing md, Friendly pediatrics (old bridge), 2021-current
- Rutgers NB Ukrainian club vice president, Rutgers University, 2019-2021
- UAYA Irvington CYM, organization of charity events, 2018-current
Timeline
Medical Technologist
Lincoln Diagnostics
06.2020 - Current
BA - Bachelors degree in Biology
Rutgers University of New Jersey
Associate degree in Biology
Middlesex County College
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