Kevin Lai
San Diego,CA
Summary
Compassionate Laboratory Scientist trained to handle issues and desire to take on new challenges. Reliable and hardworking with great interpersonal and team collaboration skills. Manage equipment, supplies and chemicals efficiently to coordinate smooth laboratory operations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Laboratory Scientist – Generalist (ASCP)
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
San Diego , CA
2023.09 - Current
- Adhere to laboratory SOPs for specimen processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient results
- Effectively identify and respond to critical values or unexpected results
- Experience with operating the following instruments to perform clinical assays in Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis and Microbiology:
- ABORh type, antibody screen, antibody panel and unit crossmatch on the Ortho Vision
- PT, PTT, D-dimer, Fibrinogen, XaUFH, XaLMW, inhibitor screen on the ACL TOP 500
- Complete blood count (CBC), body fluid cell count, reticulocyte on the Sysmex XM
- Metabolic panel, renal panel, hepatic panel, therapeutic drugs, cardiac markers on Orthos Vitros 5600
- P2Y12, Aspirin on the Verify Now
- TEG on the Thromboelastographic Model 5000
- Activated clotting time low range on the Hemochron Signature Elite.
- Automated Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate on the Excyte 20
- Rapid SARS-COV-2 testing on the Roche Liat, Abbott ID
- Drug screen on the MEDTOXScan
- Urine and serum osmolality on the Micro-Osmometer 3320
- Blood gas, ionized calcium, citrated ionized calcium, pleural fluid pH on the ABL90 Flex Plus
- Macroscopic and microscopic of urinalysis on the Clinitek Atlas 500
- Blood culture ID of GN and GP on the Luminex Verigene
- Experience with performing manual procedures:
- Blood Bank including antibody ID workup, elution, DAT poly/mono, cord blood, fetal maternal screen, fetal cell stain, week D, prewarm technique, saline replacement, unit retyping, etc…
- Hematology including smear scan and differential count, fern test, body fluid cell count, WBC in stool, crystal evaluation in body fluid, blood parasites in whole blood
- Chemistry including Brand rapid test Mono, body fluid pH, OC-Light FOB, Gastroccult occult blood and pH in gastric fluid
- Microbiology including plate and read gram stain on positive blood culture
Lab Assistant
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
San Diego , CA
2021.09 - 2023.09
- Properly identify and perform blood draws on inpatients using phlebotomy methods
- Interact with patients and provide necessary supports within scope of practice
- Accession, receive and process specimens for testing and for transport
- Answer phone calls and provide clerical support for physicians and nurses
Clinical Laboratory Technician
Helix
San Diego , CA
2020.11 - 2022.07
- Perform PCR-based genetic testing and data analysis for Covid-19
- Assist CLSs in SARS-CoV-2 viral surveillance sequencing library preparation
- Receive, accession and process specimen
- Perform routine housekeeping functions according to departmental standard operating procedures
- Perform quality testing of reagent shipments and preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment.
Associate Quality Technician
Quidel Corporation
San Diego , CA
2017.10 - 2020.11
- Conducted examinations and quality control inspections on raw materials and final products
- Performed QC testing and stability testing of in-vitro diagnostics POC devices to meet compliance requirements
- Performed routine testing of QC samples according to standard protocols and operating procedures
- Provided detailed analysis, troubleshooting and evaluation of components, assemblies and systems regarding to quality assurance concerns
- Reviewed final batch records for release of products
- Had a good understanding and knowledge on Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
- Trained new Quality Control Technician.
Education
NAACLS Accredited Clinical Laboratory Science -
Scripps Health
08.2022
Phlebotomy Training -
PhlebotomyU
06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry and Cell Biology
University of California San Diego
06.2017
Skills
- Experienced in Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Microbiology, Molecular and Serology
- Proficient in instrument set-up, quality control, calibration and troubleshooting on various instruments including Ortho Vision, Sysmex XN, ACL Top 500, Vitros 5600, CLinitek Atlas 500, TEG 5000, Dynex DSX, Alinity m, ePLEX, Luminex Verigene, etc.
- Proficient in laboratory softwares such as Epic Beaker, Wellsky Transfusion
- Proficient in computer skills such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook
Certification
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist)– CA License MTA – 02357891
Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I) – CA License CPT – 02202326
Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Associate Ecard – 235418133689
Timeline
Clinical Laboratory Scientist – Generalist (ASCP)
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
2023.09 - Current
Lab Assistant
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
2021.09 - 2023.09
Clinical Laboratory Technician
Helix
2020.11 - 2022.07
Associate Quality Technician
Quidel Corporation
2017.10 - 2020.11
NAACLS Accredited Clinical Laboratory Science -
Scripps Health
Phlebotomy Training -
PhlebotomyU
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry and Cell Biology
University of California San Diego
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist)– CA License MTA – 02357891
Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I) – CA License CPT – 02202326
Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Associate Ecard – 235418133689
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