Lawrence Pitula
Vista,CA
Summary
Dynamic Director oversees every facet of production with strong project management and decision-making skills. Brings comprehensive knowledge of clinical chemistry reagent manufacturing and biomedical instrument operations/repair production. Skilled at coordinating production plans and personnel resources to complete work under tight deadlines.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Research and Development
US Specialty Labs, LP
01.2015 - Current
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Developed over 70 assays using dried blood spot collection methods on Beckman Coulter AU and DXI platforms
- Managed daily operations while overseeing development of news assays
- Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
Chief Executive Officer
IR Nova, Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Served as CEO for clinical chemistry reagent manufacturing company
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Made large-scale financial decisions and supervised company spending to reduce material losses and maximize profits.
Field Service Engineer
Beckman Coulter, Inc
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Performed onsite installation, modification and maintenance of systems and equipment.
- Factory trained on Beckman Coulter DXC, LX20, Access 2, DXI, AU and CTA equipment.
- Repaired and calibrated systems and equipment post-installation.
- Provided technical support to troubleshoot, repair and maintain operational efficiencies in hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
Medical Technologist
Wake Medical Center
01.2000 - 01.2008
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Maintained required laboratory supplies inventory, and verified viability of supplies prior to use.
- Trained and oriented new medical technologists to perform and interpret tests.
Medical Laboratory Technologist
US Air Force
06.1988 - 11.1999
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Kept laboratory in compliance with applicable guidelines and laws.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry, and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Technology
US Air Force School Of Aerospace Medicine
Sheppard AFB, TX06.1991
Skills
- Budget Control
- Contract Negotiation
- Operations Management
- Business Planning
- Biomedical Repair
- Reagent Manufacturing
Timeline
Director, Research and Development
US Specialty Labs, LP
01.2015 - Current
Chief Executive Officer
IR Nova, Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2015
Field Service Engineer
Beckman Coulter, Inc
01.2008 - 01.2012
Medical Technologist
Wake Medical Center
01.2000 - 01.2008
Medical Laboratory Technologist
US Air Force
06.1988 - 11.1999
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Technology
US Air Force School Of Aerospace Medicine