Katherine Thyen
Roseville,MN
Summary
Accomplished Medical Laboratory Scientist with 10 years experience at Allina Health, specializing in flow cytometry and hematopathology. Excelled in training personnel, validation of laboratory equipment, and streamlining supply management. Demonstrated expertise in data analysis and problem solving skills, significantly aiding in the diagnosis of complex diseases.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Allina Health
Minneapolis, MN
02.2015 - Current
- Certified Preceptor/Trainer - Trained new laboratory personnel and students on laboratory techniques, safety protocols, and instrumentation operation.
- Maintained laboratory equipment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality control procedures.
- Performed cell counts, differentials, and morphologies for peripheral blood, bone marrow, and body fluid specimens.
- Assisted in bone marrow collections using proper, sterile technique.
- Processed various sample types for further analysis using flow cytometry techniques.
- Analyzed data from a flow cytometer to aid pathologists in the diagnosis of leukemias, lymphomas, and other disease processes.
- Assisted in validating a new BD FacsLyric flow cytometer, and Beckman Coulter CellMek SPS.
- Assessed reagent supply on a regular basis, and reordered supplies as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN12-2014
Bachelor of Science - Cellular And Molecular Biology
University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN05-2013
Skills
- Flow Cytometry
- Hematopathology
- Supply management
- Quality control management
- Data analysis
- Training and mentorship
- Problem solving
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- MLS(ASCP)CM Certification number 251748 active through 3-31-2027
Preferred Name
- Katie Thyen
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Allina Health
02.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Science - Cellular And Molecular Biology
University of Minnesota Duluth
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