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Kayla Birker

Oxford,MI

Summary

Proven track record in enhancing laboratory efficiency and data accuracy at Corewell Health, leveraging strong multitasking abilities and written communication skills. Excelled in team collaboration and dependable research support, achieving significant improvements in experimental outcomes. Skilled in animal care and adept at adapting to new technologies, consistently delivering high-quality results.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

Corewell Health
06.2024 - Current
  • Conduct laboratory experiments under direction of principal investigator.
  • Communicate effectively with research team and principal investigators, hospital departments and personnel.
  • Review, archive and analyze experimental data, with oversight.
  • Assist with literature reviews and publication preparation. -Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment.

Lab Assistant

Corewell Health
10.2023 - 06.2024
  • Prepares Send-out tests, including Newborn Screening to the Michigan Department of Community Health and to other department/laboratories within the health system. -Centrifuges, aliquots specimens, processes paperwork, and documents in the Beaker.
  • Communicates with healthcare personnel outside of department about reports, clarification of requests, other problems related to specimens, requests, and testing delays.
  • Performs specimen processing according to the Lab Test Directory instructions.
  • Performs specimen receipt and tracking in Beaker and distributes to the technical areas.

Blood Production Specialist

Versiti Blood Center Of Michigan
07.2023 - 10.2023
  • Maintained equipment in good working order by checking settings and operation, troubleshooting problems and completing basic repairs.
  • Documented and performed quality controls to uphold company and FDA standards in achieving safety and security in obtaining, storing and transporting biohazardous materials.
  • Performed accessioning, centrifugation and packaging for transport for specimen types.
  • Followed Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) consistently across daily activities and special products.

Curbside Coordinator

Meijer
06.2018 - 06.2023
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Coached 20 employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
  • Assisted in training of new employees on company policies, procedures and processes.
  • Managed over 100 orders per day.

Research Help Desk

Central Michigan University Library
10.2019 - 05.2021
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
  • Aided patrons with use and access to technology, resources and materials.
  • Answered general questions in person, by phone and over email.
  • Answered phone and in-person inquiries about library services, policies and procedures to provide accurate information.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology: Cellular, Molecular, And Biomedical

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
05.2021

Skills

  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Written Communication
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Animal care
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Dependable and Responsible

Timeline

Research Assistant

Corewell Health
06.2024 - Current

Lab Assistant

Corewell Health
10.2023 - 06.2024

Blood Production Specialist

Versiti Blood Center Of Michigan
07.2023 - 10.2023

Research Help Desk

Central Michigan University Library
10.2019 - 05.2021

Curbside Coordinator

Meijer
06.2018 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Science - Biology: Cellular, Molecular, And Biomedical

Central Michigan University

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