Maria Guajardo
Houston,TX
Summary
Hardworking and competent professional with extensive knowledge in clinical laboratory operations. Punctual and professional, willing to work various shifts and driven to perform successfully in solitary role or as part of team. Expertise in cleaning, maintaining and setting up lab equipment. Performs both technical and non-technical procedures. Committed to safely handling specimens and working according to set protocols. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Technician II Translational Molecular Path
MD Anderson Cancer Center Hospital
Houston, Texas
12.2022 - Current
- Process blood to separate, isolate,, store and aliquot serum, plasma and peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs).
- Perform manual and automated DNA and RNA and protein extraction from blood and tissue. Analyze and interpret of nucleic acids extractions.
- Responsible for the collection, procurement and harvest of fresh biological specimens; facilitating specialized harvest for investigators and processing archiving and distribution of routine specimens banked for future use.
- Maintains laboratory areas with proper aseptic techniques. Responsible for major participation in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) fot new platforms and assays.
- Monitors and maintains supply inventory so that workflow is not negatively affected.
Medical Technician II Specimen Processor
MD Anderson Cancer Center Hospital
Houston, TX
07.2018 - 12.2022
- Document any unacceptable cases or specimens and perform cancellations as necessary.
- Prepare any reagents required for slide/specimen processing.
- Evaluate samples requiring performance by a reference laboratory.
- If necessary, obtain appropriate approvals before sending samples to the reference laboratory.
- Prepared specimens and aliquoted into suitable transport containers, ensuring appropriate storage conditions until picked up by courier.
- Generate manifest for reference laboratory specimens, and ensure all specimens and orders are accounted for.
- Operate instrumentation/equipment according to specific protocols.
- Perform and document standard service, quality control, and/or calibration procedures.
- Comply with the section telephone courtesy policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate calmness under varying environmental circumstances. Remains willing and capable of assisting in crisis situations.
Skills
- Specimen processing
- Chemical and stain assessment
- Lab equipment calibration
- Log book updates
- Error verification
- Data collection
- Verifying data accuracy
- Data reporting
- Collecting information
- Report writing
- Pipetting
- Data Entry
- 10 Key Numbers
- iLab Solution
- Histological Cassette Printer
- Luna Cell Counter
Timeline
Medical Technician II Translational Molecular Path
MD Anderson Cancer Center Hospital
12.2022 - Current
Medical Technician II Specimen Processor
MD Anderson Cancer Center Hospital
07.2018 - 12.2022
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