Keiry Martinez-Ramos
Frederick,MD
Summary
US Navy Advanced Medical Laboratory Technician with experience in leadership, research and clinical laboratory, safety compliance, and biological threat detection. 5 Years of expertise in chemistry, hematology, microbiology, serology, immunology, blood bank, urinalysis, and phlebotomy. Proven track record and efficiency in safety compliance ensuring optimal lab operations. Excellent communicator and highly disciplined.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Medical Laboratory Technician
US Navy
Naval Medical Research Command, Frederick, MD
06.2022 - Current
- Conducted DNA Sequencing with Minion Nanopore technologies, Polymerase Chain Reaction with Magnetic Induction Cycler Machine, DNA Synthesis, Peptide Synthesis, Mass Spectrometry, DNA Purification, Cell Plating, Detected Biological Warfare
- Directly supported the national classified mission and provide field technical support to Naval Special Warfare Development Group and other interagency organizations
- Managed comprehensive safety compliance, overseeing 500+ chemicals through the Joint Chemical Inventory Management System; ensured proper labeling, storage, and disposal of hazardous and biohazardous waste; supervised safety inspections and enforced Safety Manual standards across laboratory, administrative, and training areas; maintained medical surveillance and safety documentation of 100 personnel.
- Operate a wide range of laboratory equipment including:
- Kilobaser- DNA Sequencer
- Drone- Expeditionary EDGE technology
- BSL-2, BSL-3, BSL-4- Portable Hood
- PAPR- Powered Air-Purifying Respirator
- Biofire- Next Generation Diagnostic Systems
- ELLA- Automated ELISA
- Protein Synthesizer
- High-Performance Liquid Chromatography
- Mass Spectrometry
Advanced Medical Laboratory Technician
US Navy
Brooke Army Medical Center, TX
10.2020 - 05.2022
- Ensured quality control by performing routine maintenance on lab equipment and calibrating instruments as needed.
- Prepared reagents and solutions, making readily available during testing for convenience.
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry, blood bank, immunology, serology, and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Operated laboratory equipment including:
- Vitros 5600- Chemistry Analyzer
- Sysmex XN-3100- Hematology Analyzer
- Beckman Coulter DXH 600- Hematology Analyzer
- Transfusion services tube
- Biofire Torch Filmarray- PCR Analyzer
- Mcfarland Densitometer
- Vitek 2 Compact- Microbiology Analyzer
- Clinitek Novus- Urine Analyzer
- Centrifuges, Vortexes, Urine Analyzers, Coagulation Analyzers, Microscopes, Autoclave, Spectrophotometer, Analyzers for hematology, microbiology, blood transfusion, immunology, serology, and chemistry
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Services Management
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD12-2025
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences
Bethesda, MD05-2023
Skills
- Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP/MLT)
- Safety Compliance Supervisor (US Navy)
- Hematology/ Cell Differentials
- Specimen collection/ Phlebotomy techniques
- Quality Control & Quality Testing
- Chemistry
- Microbiology
- Blood Bank
- Urine/ Serology
- PCR/DNA Sequencing & Synthesis
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Initiative, Dependable, Positive Contributor, Time Management, Inquisitive
Certification
Medical Laboratory Technician, American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), 2022
Basic Life Support, 2020-present
Transport of Biomedical Material, 2024
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, 2025
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Advanced Medical Laboratory Technician
US Navy
06.2022 - Current
Advanced Medical Laboratory Technician
US Navy
10.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Health Services Management
University of Maryland Global Campus
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences