Mariana Ovalles
Summary
Hardworking Medical Laboratory Scientist bringing 2 years of expertise in Immunology, Chemistry and Hematology testing needs. Skilled multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Proven history of maintaining equipment and lab areas in alignment with regulatory guidelines.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist I
Quest Diagnostics
12.2023 - Current
- Followed the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test result.
- Maintained records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
- Analyzed specimens using approved testing procedures.
- Reviewed and released test results.
- Followed CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.
- Followed the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
- Identified problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and corrected the problems encountered.
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Accu Reference Medical Lab
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Worked independently on Siemens Immunoassay Analyzer IMMULITE 2000, Siemens Immunoassay Analyzer IMMULITE 2000 XPi, AU5800 Series Chemistry Analyzer, UniCel DxI800 Access Immunoassay System, ADVIA Centaur XP Immunoassay System, Diasorin Liason XL, STA Compact Max coagulation studies analyzer, DxH 900 hematology analyzer, Tosoh Bioscience AIA-360 System, and AutoMate 2500 Family Sample Processing Systems
- Troubleshooted instrument complications independently
- Performed quality control (QC), and proficiency testing (PT) as assigned
- Maintained laboratory equipment, instruments, reagents and/or supplies required in performance of job responsibilities
- Verified results of STAT tests within established turn-around-time guidelines
- Performed RNA extractions and PCR testing
Laboratory Intern
The College of New Jersey
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Worked with soil Bacteria Acinetobacter baylyi (ADP1)
- Conducted research on gene mutations by collecting and analyzing data from mutated plasmids
- Worked independently with PCR equipment and genome sequencing for sequence verification
- Recorded test results on standardized forms to enter into database
- Contributed to project success through diligent collaboration with fellow interns and lab personnel
- Developed technical skills with various laboratory instruments, including spectrophotometers, centrifuges, and pipettes
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJBachelors - African American Studies
The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJSkills
- Documentation review
- Specimen handling
- Reagent Preparation
- Quality Control
- Microsoft Office
- DNA isolation
- Clinical research
- Data Analysis
- Laboratory techniques
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist I
Quest Diagnostics
12.2023 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Accu Reference Medical Lab
09.2021 - 12.2023
Laboratory Intern
The College of New Jersey
07.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
The College of New Jersey
Bachelors - African American Studies
The College of New Jersey