LINDSAY B. HARRISON
Thermo Fisher Scientific (Acquired PPD)
CITY_US,Virginia
1
Language
24
years of professional experience
Accomplished Senior Life Sciences Professional and Principal Investigator with over 15 years of extensive laboratory experience, including more than 12 years in supervisory and management roles. Holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Biology, with expertise in high-complexity diagnostic testing, immunochemistry methodologies, and public health microbiology workflows within regulated environments. Proven track record of ensuring compliance with CLIA, CAP, CDC, and state health department quality assurance frameworks, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to excellence. Renowned for driving team performance through effective leadership, strategic planning, and conflict resolution while fostering a collaborative atmosphere that adapts seamlessly to evolving challenges.
Work History
Associate Group Leader – Immunochemistry
7 Years 1 Month- Provided line-level management, coordinated resources, and oversaw tactical work schedules for laboratory activities to ensure efficient operations.
- Oversaw daily lab operations and contributed to development, preparation, and implementation of corporate policies, quality systems, and training initiatives to enhance compliance and performance.
- Manage, develop, and mentor laboratory personnel to ensure skills match evolving department goals and growth metrics.
- Managed and mentored laboratory personnel, aligning skills with evolving department goals and supporting overall growth.
- Actively serve as Principal Investigator; safely oversee operations involving the handling and tracking of hazardous waste protocols.
Lab Supervisor
3 Years 10 Months- Supervised, coordinated, and evaluated a cross-functional team of 17 laboratory personnel across two distinct operational shifts through general and direct supervision, daily bench check-ins, and formal monthly one-on-one evaluations.
- Directed financial management, productivity, quality controls, service lines, strategic planning, and continuous improvement initiatives for the Testing Laboratory.
- Managed critical staffing conflicts to ensure smooth laboratory operations. and unexpected operational hurdles with a high degree of urgency.
- Coached and mentored laboratory technicians, enhancing their capabilities and fostering greater involvement in technical lab responsibilities.
- Maintained inventory levels for lab reagents and consumables, implementing a visual warehouse framework and a 24-hour replenishment protocol to ensure availability.
- Maintained active, hands-on bench competency across trained workflows to serve as immediate emergency backup coverage for testing staff.
- Maintained inventory levels for all lab reagents and consumables using a visual warehouse framework, tracking cycles, and a 24-hour replenishing tracking protocol.
- Formed strategic professional partnerships with premier reagent suppliers to track lots, manage expirations, and drastically reduce surplus waste.
- Employment Verification Note: Company permanently closed via Chapter 11 liquidation. Official final W2 tax documents are available to verify exact tenure, dates of service, and earning
Lab Supervisor
3 Years 6 Months- Provided direct, comprehensive supervision to a large team of 31 lab employees operating across three high-volume shifts.
- Managed personnel actions and enforced facility compliance with CLIA, CAP, and adjacent state/federal regulatory guidelines across all active testing scopes to maintain high standards of laboratory operations.
- Facilitated annual proficiency testing schedules to ensure laboratory compliance certifications with CLIA and CAP bodies, supporting operational integrity and quality assurance.
- Led routine, scheduled reviews to address, resolve, and formally document staff performance issues or operational deviations.
- Led scheduled reviews to address and document staff performance issues and operational deviations, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Retained full bench competencies to provide rapid testing backup coverage during critical personnel shortages.
- Employment Verification Note: Company permanently closed via bankruptcy proceedings in 2015. Official final W-2 tax documents are available to verify exact tenure, dates of service, and earnings across all consecutive technical roles.
Lead Laboratory Technologist
1 Year 1 Month- Controlled the immediate work area and personally executed moderate-to-high complexity diagnostic testing in strict alignment with regulatory benchmarks.
- Controlled immediate work area and executed moderate-to-high complexity diagnostic testing in alignment with regulatory benchmarks, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Completed preventative maintenance schedules and deployed rapid corrective actions for automated laboratory instrumentation, including DSX, Agility, and Hamilton platforms.
- Executed preventative maintenance schedules and implemented rapid corrective actions for automated laboratory instrumentation, including DSX, Agility, and Hamilton platforms, minimizing downtime and maintaining operational efficiency.
- Led day-to-day laboratory workflows and provided direct operational support to supervisory and executive management teams.
- Synthesized and escalated technical, personnel, and operational issues to executive supervisory staff, facilitating timely decision-making and resolution.
Laboratory Technician
5 Months- Executed high-precision chemistry and molecular assays using advanced high-throughput automated analyzers and meticulous manual techniques.
- Operated specialized testing platforms and instrumentation, including Hamilton, DSX, and DS2 systems, to produce reliable diagnostic results.
- Adhered strictly to facility operational protocols to secure accurate diagnostic outputs under rigid Quality Assurance standards.
- Supported technical troubleshooting and process evaluations to enhance workflow efficiency and minimize turnaround times.
Laboratory Technician (Temporary)
1 Month- Conducted chemistry and molecular testing on clinical patient samples to ensure accurate diagnosis.
- Executed and documented quality control procedures to maintain compliance and reliability of lab results.
- Collaborated with cross-functional team members, adapted to dynamic changes, and independently managed tasks with sound judgment.
Senior Laboratory Technician I
3 Years 8 Months- Headed preliminary specimen processing by running deep visual inspections of incoming samples while enforcing ironclad Chain of Custody compliance.
- Logged patient data into secure systems, generated tracking labels, cataloged specimen samples, and audited documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Assisted senior scientific leaders with routine chemical, physical, microscopic, and instrumental data analyses.
- Recorded test discoveries, constructed technical reports, and compiled reference material to support data integrity and reporting standards.
- Assisted senior scientific leaders with chemical, physical, microscopic, and instrumental data analyses to inform research and decision-making.
- Note: Consolidated duplicate overlapping dates from source texts
Assistant Microbiologist
2 Years 10 Months- Independently executed, analyzed, verified, and reported formal diagnostic tests for: RPR and FTA confirmations, VDRL, HIV ELISA, Western Blot, diverse immunofluorescent staining panels, a multitude of IgG/IgM ELISAs, AFB culturing/staining, and Shell Vial Tissue Culture assays.
- Executed, analyzed, verified, and reported formal diagnostic tests including RPR and FTA confirmations, VDRL, HIV ELISA, Western Blot, immunofluorescent staining panels, IgG/IgM ELISAs, AFB culturing/staining, and Shell Vial Tissue Culture assays, ensuring accurate patient diagnostics.
- Completed annual proficiency testing to ensure compliance with federal and state oversight bodies including CAP, CDC, and NYSDOH across Serology, Virology, Diagnostic Immunology, and Mycobacteriology sectors, maintaining high standards in laboratory operations.
- Implemented and documented quality control baselines for clinical instruments and diagnostic reagents, enhancing reliability and accuracy of test results.
- Applied advanced knowledge of principal public health microbiology methodologies, biosafety precautions, and instrument parameters.
- Attended specialized training conferences to maintain full situational awareness of experimental laboratory procedures and equipment upgrades.
Specimen Accessioner
1 Year 2 Months- Received biological specimen samples from public and private agencies, completing rigorous inspections for leaks, broken vials, or missing patient demographics.
- Centrifuged and sorted specimens, inputting data into centralized laboratory computer using SOFTLAB software to ensure accurate tracking and management.
- Centrifuged, sorted, and input data into the centralized laboratory computer infrastructure using SOFTLAB software.
- Performed daily cleaning and operational maintenance on laboratory hardware to uphold safety and functionality standards.
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Biology
Applied Research Focus: Microscopically characterized Trichomonas vaginalis cells in attached and non-attached states using polystyrene tissue culture flasks. Analyzed T. vaginalis adhesion proteins via Gel-Electrophoresis to reveal possible novel adhesion proteins involved in the pathogenic framework.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Biology
Skills
Laboratory Management
Regulatory compliance
Laboratory instrumentation
Software & LIMS Systems: Microsoft Office Suite
SOFTLAB (Laboratory Software)
Orchard Harvest (LIMS Software)
MediaLab.
Technical Writing
Continuous improvement
Verbal and written communication
Relationship building
Languages
Languages: English (Native Tongue).
Timeline
Associate Group Leader – Immunochemistry
Thermo Fisher Scientific (Acquired PPD)
09.2019 - CurrentRead More
Lab Supervisor
True Health Diagnostic
09.2015 - 07.2019Read More
Lab Supervisor
Health Diagnostic Laboratory
03.2012 - 09.2015Read More
Lead Laboratory Technologist
Health Diagnostic Laboratory
02.2011 - 03.2012Read More
Laboratory Technician
Health Diagnostic Laboratory
09.2010 - 02.2011Read More
Laboratory Technician (Temporary)
Kelly Scientific
08.2010 - 09.2010Read More
Assistant Microbiologist
Westchester County Department of Labs & Research
11.2003 - 09.2006Read More
Senior Laboratory Technician I
Westchester County Department of Labs & Research
03.2003 - 11.2006Read More
Specimen Accessioner
Lab Support / Westchester County Department of Labs & Research
09.2002 - 11.2003Read More
Virginia State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from Biology
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Virginia State University
Master of Science (M.S.) from Biology
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