Leif Olinger
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Dynamic clinical education laboratory manager and biotechnology product manager with extensive experience at Boston Scientific, excelling in physician training, and developing cutting-edge medical technology. Proven expertise in human cell culture and research data management, coupled with strong project management skills. Successfully led medical education courses, enhancing team performance and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Recipient of multiple internal awards as part of the medical-surgical team for innovation and excellent practices.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Laboratory Technician IV
Boston Scientific
Minnetonka , MN
12.2022 - Current
- Managed and oversaw daily medical education lab operations and courses, and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
- Managed Physician Training Surgical Model Program
- Led medical education courses to train sales teams and physicians on medical procedures and product usage.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for laboratory processes.
- Managed and maintained laboratory equipment, including calibrations, repairs, and preventative maintenance.
- Ordered supplies to maintain sufficient inventory levels in the lab.
- Trained new personnel on laboratory procedures and techniques.
Research Technologist
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Collected, grew and studied kidney cell tissue cultures in department Biobank
- Utilized Cell Dyn systems to collect data and analyze blood samples
- Used mass spectrometry and chromatography for drug creation and testing in preclinical trials
- Developed cell line engineering and generation for various mouse models
- Bred, maintained and dissected rodent models for studying Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Used Ultra-high Field MRI in Rodent Models for In Vivo Phenotyping and Drug Monitoring
- Collected and analyzed research and morphology data using 3D software Analyze and GraphPad Prism
Research Assistant
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, United States
10.2017 - 05.2019
- Prepared, collected, and analyzed numerous tissue samples using genetic principles and scientific procedure PCR and gel electrophoresis to determine genetic parentage of individuals
- Utilized Fragment Analyzers such as AB3730 and data from BioRad FX
- Generated and documented consistent and accurate results of thousands of eDNA multilocus genotype tissue samples and markers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN12.2020
Skills
- Human Cell & Tissue Culture
- Human Body fluid & Tissue processing
- Electrophoresis- Agarose, Capillary & PAGE
- PCR, qPCR, & droplet digital PCR
- Animal breeding/handling/sampling
- Specimen dissection & Necropsy
- Nucleic Acid Isolation
- Experimental Testing
- Research Data Management
- Microscopy - light & fluorescence
- Electronic Lab Notebooks
- Plasma Processing/Diagnostics
- Genomic Analysis
- Imaging- MRI
- Laboratory management
- Safety compliance
- Physician training
- Course development
- Team collaboration
- Project coordination
- Research coordination
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Facilities oversight
- Equipment management
Certification
Radiation Certification
Accomplishments
Winning Spirit Award, Q1, 2024 - Awarded to the individual who can adapt to change and act with speed, agility, and accountability to further improve patient care
Timeline
Laboratory Technician IV
Boston Scientific
12.2022 - Current
Research Technologist
Mayo Clinic
05.2021 - 03.2022
Research Assistant
University of Minnesota
10.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Minnesota