Kyla Eissler
Redondo Beach,CA
Summary
Accomplished Clinical Laboratory Scientist ready to take ownership of labs' diagnostic performance and safety records. Dedicated to providing rapid turnaround times without sacrificing personnel safety or diagnostic accuracy. Keen adopter of emerging lab techniques and advanced diagnostic technologies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
TORL Biotherapeutics
04.2025 - Current
- Performed IHC pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures with 95% 3 day turn around time
- Identified abnormal cell structures and consulted/ transcribed with pathologists to evaluate diagnosis and staining results
- Assisted in development and validation of new diagnostic assays for antigen targeted drug therapies in ovarian caver
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist
National Genetics Institute
01.2021 - 12.2024
- Executed viral identification assays using DNA/RNA reference reagents.
- Guided new staff and CGMBS students through lectures and clinical rotations.
- Directed additional testing measures to address unforeseen outcomes.
- Implemented process improvements to elevate lab functionality and output.
- Conducted tests on specimens and blood products following CLIA CAP standard operating procedures.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Operated, calibrated, and maintained lab equipment and instrumentation
- Directed quality control diagnostic assessments, recording discrepancies in findings.
- Evaluated testing results using established indicators, recording findings in central hospital database.
- Confirmed methodologies on updated analyzers.
- Ensured consistent adherence to turnaround time with no delays from instrument downtime.
- Maintained precise documentation standards to comply with CAP and Joint Commission guidelines.
Clinical Laboratory Technician II
Esoterix; Colorado Coagulation
03.2016 - 06.2018
- Executed specimen testing following set protocols.
- Ensured compliance with SOP and safety protocols of Esoterix, CLIA, CAP.
- Prepared and delivered structured instruction on procedural guidelines and policy adherence.
- Conducted troubleshooting on equipment, adjusting or reporting as necessary.
- Executed hemoglobinopathy tests with exceptional accuracy and precision.
Education
ASCP certified Clinical Laboratory Scientist- Generalist - Medical Laboratory Technology
Colorado Center For Medical Laboratory Science
Denver, United States05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Cellular and Molecular Biology
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, United States05-2013
Skills
- Proficient with Siemens, Beckman-Coulter, Leica, Stago, Perkin Elmer, Tecan and Fisher Scientific instrumentation
- Experienced with Abbott rapid testing devices and product
- Knowledgeable on research and development of new assay validations
- Well versed with Molis, Epic (Beaker), CentraLink, FileMaker, CellaVision and MasterControl information systems
- Talented at instrument maintenance and upkeep
- Adaptive learner and quick study for new methodologies
- Excellent pipetting skills across a variety of brands and styles
- Exceptional time management
Certification
CLS (ASCP) Generalist: MTA-02024745
Awards
- Received ‘Outstanding’ for annual performance review 3 years in a row at LabCorp: National Genetic Institute
- Carol Hinrichson Award for Technical Excellence - Awarded for the highest performance during clinical rotations
- Graduated with Honors from Colorado Center for Medical Laboratory Science
- Employee of the month awarded 4 months in a row from Providence Little Company of Mary
References
Christina Beltran (NAT lab supervisor): 1 (310) 612-6606
John Chung (Senior Results Analyst): 1 (714) 323-2364
*previous employment references available as requested*
My '5-9'
My weekends consist of gaming with my husband and cuddling my 190 lb St Bernard
You can usually find me with my nose in a book
If it was sustainable, I would eat tacos for every meal
Timeline
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
TORL Biotherapeutics
04.2025 - Current
Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist
National Genetics Institute
01.2021 - 12.2024
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center
08.2019 - 01.2021
Clinical Laboratory Technician II
Esoterix; Colorado Coagulation
03.2016 - 06.2018
ASCP certified Clinical Laboratory Scientist- Generalist - Medical Laboratory Technology
Colorado Center For Medical Laboratory Science
Bachelor of Science - Cellular and Molecular Biology
San Francisco State University