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Maria Mendoza

El Paso

Summary

Experienced laboratory technician with strong background in laboratory procedures and safety protocols. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams and solo to achieve precise and reliable results. Adaptable to evolving project needs and highly skilled in data analysis, equipment maintenance, and quality control. Valued for reliability, technical expertise, and commitment to high standards.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Laboratory Technician I II III

Vitalant
02.2013 - Current

Train new hires according to established company policies. Investigate and troubleshoot errors. Corrections management trained.

Accurately perform tests, record and report results according to established procedures.

Production and processing of whole blood, automated donations, cryoprecipitate , washed RBC's, washed platelets, volume reduced platelets, pathogen reduced platelets.

Perform and review quality control of blood components: ALYX, SUR, Trima, RCD2D haemonetics, D8 haemonetics, platelets, cryoprecipitate and flagged machine QC's.

Perform preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment.

Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.


Completed and scanned quality documents and input and saved quality data in appropriate storage.


Shared Technical Services II

Vitalant
08.2010 - 12.2012

Analyze donor reports from different regions. Generate Investigations based on findings.


Review documents involving donors. Identify Potential Duplicate files. Generate Post Donation Information forms for donor eligibility and suitability of components.


Work efficiently to resolve Investigations in a timely manner.



Education

High School Diploma -

Santa Teresa High School
Santa Teresa, NM
05-1995

Skills

    Multitasking, self starter, problem solving, ability to work solo and in teams, ambitious, bilingual

    Research and documentation specialist Customer service skills

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Laboratory Technician I II III

Vitalant
02.2013 - Current

Shared Technical Services II

Vitalant
08.2010 - 12.2012

High School Diploma -

Santa Teresa High School
Maria Mendoza