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McKelle King

Miami,FL

Summary

Proven Research Team member at Syneos Health with 6 years experience, adept in laboratory management and technology proficiency, enhanced operational efficiency by training staff and streamlining sample processing. Excelled in collaboration and critical thinking, ensuring high-quality control and effective communication across teams. Demonstrated reliability and organizational skills in maintaining laboratory equipment and managing data.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Lab Tech II

Syneos Health
07.2022 - Current
  • Support maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment including balances, centrifuges, refrigerators, and freezers.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of laboratory work benches.
  • Prepare, schedule, and maintain study samples as per protocol requirements.
  • Enter and manage data accurately in the clinic's electronic systems.
  • Train new and existing laboratory staff on specific study tasks.
  • Create Protocol Specific Worksheets (PSW) for incoming studies and oversee study setup.
  • Proficient in TruCulture, PBMC, and PD processing techniques.
  • Effectively communicate across all teams.
  • Respond promptly to inquiries and provide necessary information.
  • Create forms and AMIS (Analytical Methodology Information Sheet for Studies) as needed.
  • Ensure quality control (QC) by preparing forms for laboratory tasks. reviewing or signing data as needed.
  • Support the preparation of PSP for specialized laboratory procedures.
  • Review and provide assistance with laboratory configuration.
  • Assist and modify the laboratory schedule weekly.
  • Procure and manage supplies required for both new and ongoing studies.
  • Support in investigating and documenting deviations.


Sample Processing Tech I

Syneos Health
08.2018 - 07.2022
  • Perform a full spectrum of technical activities related to the field of expertise.
  • Prepare, collect, and process urine, blood, stool, spinal, and saliva samples from bioequivalence and/or Phase 1 studies.
  • Prepare required buffer solutions for studies that require additives.
  • Provide support with the maintenance and calibration of laboratory balances, centrifuges, refrigerators, and freezers.
  • Maintain laboratory work benches.
  • Support clinical studies by preparing and serving meals, managing restrictions as per protocols.
  • Enter and manage data in the clinic's electronic system.
  • Train new hires and current laboratory staff on study-specific tasks.
  • Serve as support staff for clinical studies by:

-Preparing and serving meals.

-Managing BMI, screening, and study restrictions..

Education

Master of Science - Microbiology And Immunology

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
05.2026

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL
05.2017

Skills

  • Technology Proficiency
  • Detail-oriented
  • Problem-Solving
  • Medical Terminology
  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Critical Thinking
  • Communication
  • Reliability
  • Organizational Skills
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Time Management
  • Laboratory Management

Certification

  • IATA Certification in Dangerous Goods Regulations:

-International Air Transport Association (IATA)

-Date of Certification: (July 2024)

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification:

-Issued by: American Heart Association

-Date of Certification: (October 2022)

Timeline

Clinical Lab Tech II

Syneos Health
07.2022 - Current

Sample Processing Tech I

Syneos Health
08.2018 - 07.2022

Master of Science - Microbiology And Immunology

University of Florida

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Florida Gulf Coast University
McKelle King