Kayla Higginbotham
Summary
Adept Lab Assistant with a proven track record at Diagnostic Clinic of Longview, enhancing lab efficiency and specimen management. Skilled in laboratory methodologies and inventory control, with a knack for adapting to new challenges and training personnel. Demonstrates exceptional proficiency in maintaining quality standards and safeguarding sensitive data.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Assistant
Diagnostic Clinic of Longview
Longview, TX
12.2019 - Current
- Oversaw specimen sample handling, receiving, and storage.
- Logged samples correctly into computerized tracking system.
- Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by maintaining and organizing equipment, supplies, and samples.
- Demonstrated competence in collecting lab samples for testing.
- Demonstrated flexibility working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing priorities or new assignments as needed within the lab environment.
- Worked closely with lab staff on special projects.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information pertaining to research findings, methodologies, or patient data when required by regulations or ethical standards.
- Learned multiple molecular biological techniques.
- Trained new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices.
- Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
Education
Phlebotomy
Kilgore College
Kilgore, TX11.2019
Skills
- Laboratory Methodologies
- Specimen Preparation
- Laboratory Equipment Care
- Laboratory Inventory Coordination
- Reporting Laboratory Findings
- Proficient in technique
- Venipuncture Proficiency
- Quality Assurance Protocols
- Proficient in Inventory Control
Timeline
Lab Assistant
Diagnostic Clinic of Longview
12.2019 - Current
Phlebotomy
Kilgore College