Lesli Mcferren
Houston,TX
Summary
Knowledgeable laboratory professional skilled in all facets of medical laboratory testing. Familiar with TJC, OSHA and FDA guidelines. Quality-driven team player with accuracy-focused and efficient approach. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Laboratory Specialist
Creative testing Solutions
02.2023 - Current
- Prepare blood samples for testing, disposal, and shipping
- Perform customer communications and reagent inventory control process
- Maintain manual and computer records associated with production or testing
- Performs all assigned duties in compliance with internal SOPs and external regulations
- Brings compliance issues to the attention of management
- Communicates with customers, vendors, and couriers to ensure quality service
- Assures quality customer service to all customers
- Analyzes, prioritizes, and resolves complex equipment or reagent problems
- Investigates deviations in testing, quality control, and preventative maintenance
- Prepares, labels, verifies, and performs prequalification of reagents
- Ensures supply and reagent levels are at the appropriate levels and notifies appropriate personnel when new supplies are needed.
Assistant Manager
City Gear LLC
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
- Open/Close Store
Education
Masters of Science in Biology -
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS12.2021
Bachelors of Science in Biology (Pre-Med) -
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS12.2018
Skills
- Sample Testing
- Medical Research
- Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
- Results Analysis
- Procedure Proficiency Tests
- Experimental Procedures
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Customer service
- Interpersonal
Accomplishments
Louis Stokes Missisissippi Alliance for Minority Participation (LSMAMP)
- This research program was designed to prepare graduate unrepresented minority students who major in (STEM) to successfully be prepared to succeed in scientific contributions academically and professional at a global level.
- This is achieved through engaging in not only classrooms but also in research activities, tutoring and serving as mentors to my peers, attending GRE workshops, and other developmental activities.
- International extramural summer research internship
Course Work
- Specimen Collection
- DNA Analysis
- Accessioning and Handling
- Clinical Procedures
- Blood and Bodily Fluid Safety
- Anatomy
- Common Tests and Test Preparation
- Pathology
Professional Statement
Motivated Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Biologist with desire to join a medical practice that will allow me to utilize my skills and education learned as well as my volunteer experience to grow within a practice.
Timeline
Clinical Laboratory Specialist
Creative testing Solutions
02.2023 - Current
Assistant Manager
City Gear LLC
10.2022 - 10.2023
Masters of Science in Biology -
Jackson State University
Bachelors of Science in Biology (Pre-Med) -
Jackson State University
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