Laura Gallen
Rancho Santa Margarita,CA
Summary
Accomplished Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist at Kaiser Permanente, adept in laboratory management and scientific writing, with a proven track record in enhancing lab efficiency and mentoring new staff. Excelled in data interpretation and staff management, significantly improving laboratory operations and safety protocols. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Kaiser Permanente
Irvine, CA
05.2008 - 05.2020
Not only was I the lead CLS on the day shift, I sat on a management council representing the laboratory.
My duties as lead CLS, included managing the clinical laboratory when all managers were offsite.
I also was in charge of all new CLS employees orientation to the lab.
in addition to my Lead CLS job, I was the Point of Care coordinator for the entire medical center from 2008-2011.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Kaiser Permanente
Irvine, CA
07.1981 - 05.2008
I worked at various clinics for Kaiser before I came to the hospital in 2008.
i was the only CLS on site, and managed lab assistants along with running all the laboratory tests.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Microbiology
CSULB
Long Beach, CA05.1979
Skills
- Laboratory techniques
- Sample Preparation
- Chemical Handling
- Scientific Writing
- Microscopy techniques
- Data Management
- Data Interpretation
- Immunological Assays
- Safety processes and procedures
- Results Analysis
- Chemical Analysis
- Quantitative skills
- Self-Driven and Motivated
- Analytical Thinking
- Staff Management
- Laboratory Management
- Report Generation
Timeline
Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Kaiser Permanente
05.2008 - 05.2020
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Kaiser Permanente
07.1981 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Medical Microbiology
CSULB