Lindsey Henning
Forest Lake,MN
Summary
Accomplished laboratory leader proficient in personnel management and regulatory compliance demonstrated over 24 years. Remarkable planning, problem-solving and project management abilities. Resourceful and proactive with a focus on improving and streamlining laboratories. Experienced in diverse laboratory techniques, handling samples and maintaining safety and quality.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Component Laboratory Director
Innovative Blood Resources
St. Paul, MN
05.2019 - Current
- Kept laboratories in line with industry and regulatory (FDA, AABB) compliance requirements
- Directed team performance and optimized workflow to maximize productivity and standardization of work process between multi-state divisions.
- Implemented process improvements resulting from root cause analysis, CAPA and audit findings to eliminate errors.
- Maintained comprehensive understanding of department revenues and expenses.
- Supervised team of 40 staff in Minnesota and Nebraska.
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects requiring FDA licensure and approval.
Forensic Scientist, Coordinator and Supervisor
MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
St. Paul, MN
02.1999 - 07.2018
- Supervised and designed the Evidence Intake & Processing and Crime Scene Sections
- Solved personnel conflicts and rebuilt group into efficient, customer service driven team
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees, delivered staff performance reviews
- Trained union scientific staff, law enforcement and medical and legal personnel
- Monitored time off and on call schedules
- Developed quarterly progress reports to top management
- Spearheaded creation of QA documents to develop uniformity and abide by accreditation requirements
- ISO/ASCLD-LAB technical inspector
- Processed and collected evidence, documented scenes
- Reconstructed crime scenes to determine relationships among pieces of evidence.
- Produced reports containing conclusions of field examination
- Certified as expert witness in criminal court, justified scientific conclusions and findings
- Managed purchasing for multiple sections while working within budget
- Coordinated activities related to crime scene collection, preservation, and transportation
- Integrated continuous process improvements to increase overall workflow
- Carried out laboratory examinations and analysis submitted by law enforcement and examiners
Forensic Laboratory Technologist
MedTox Laboratories Inc
New Brighton, MN
04.1998 - 02.1999
- Analyzed biological samples for drugs of abuse
- Utilized GCMS on high throughput client samples
- Monitored and evaluated data for accuracy and quality
- Participated in QC and further testing
- Biannual evaluation by federal agencies (NIDA/SAMSHA, CAP)
- Participated in routine proficiency testing
Forensic Laboratory Assistant
WI State Crime Laboratory
Milwaukee, WI
07.1997 - 04.1998
- Prepared DNA and serological reagents/stains
- Maintained glassware sterilization
- Received and documented chemicals
- Calibrated and maintained instruments
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Carthage College
Kenosha, Wisconsin05.1997
Skills
- CLIA Technical Consultant
- Subject Matter Expert
- Critical Thinking
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Problem Resolution
- Quality Assurance/Control
- Process Improvement
- Project Leader
- Team builder
- FDA, CAP, OSHA regulatory
Timeline
Component Laboratory Director
Innovative Blood Resources
05.2019 - Current
Forensic Scientist, Coordinator and Supervisor
MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
02.1999 - 07.2018
Forensic Laboratory Technologist
MedTox Laboratories Inc
04.1998 - 02.1999
Forensic Laboratory Assistant
WI State Crime Laboratory
07.1997 - 04.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Carthage College