MEHR-UN-NISA CHOUDHARY
Summary
Clinical Laboratory Manager with extensive experience leading high-complexity pediatric laboratories. Expertise in optimizing workflows, implementing advanced instrumentation, and enhancing Point-of-Care testing programs, resulting in improved patient care and operational excellence. Proven ability to ensure regulatory compliance and foster collaboration among multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Laboratory Manager
Duke University Health System
Durham
12.2021 - Current
- Provide operational leadership for a high-complexity pediatric clinical laboratory supporting Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Blood Gas, and Point-of-Care testing across inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and critical care services.
- Lead daily laboratory operations while ensuring quality, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, workforce engagement, and exceptional patient care.
- Successfully led implementation and validation of the Sysmex XN-3100 Hematology Analyzer, coordinating validation studies, workflow redesign, staff training, middleware integration, and successful clinical deployment.
- Played a key leadership role in implementation and optimization of the Beckman Coulter DxC700AU Chemistry Analyzer, improving workflow standardization and laboratory efficiency.
- Directed implementation of Radiometer ABL90 Blood Gas Analyzers in Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization laboratories, improving diagnostic capabilities.
- Developed and implemented blood gas auto-verification workflows, enhancing turnaround time while ensuring patient safety and quality standards.
- Led multiple workflow automation initiatives that reduced manual processes, standardized laboratory practices, and improved operational efficiency.
- Lead CAP inspection readiness, quality improvement initiatives, competency programs, SOP development, and regulatory compliance activities.
Technical Coordinator / Laboratory Supervisor – Blood Bank
St. Luke's University Health Network
Easton
07.2020 - 09.2021
- Led implementation and validation of the Ortho Vision Blood Bank Automation System.
- Supported implementation of Haemonetics Blood Dispensing System to ensure compliance with Trauma Level II designation.
- Enhanced blood product utilization through effective inventory management and targeted quality initiatives.
- Coordinated staff training, competency assessment, proficiency testing, and regulatory compliance to uphold quality standards.
- Provided expertise in complex transfusion medicine cases.
Medical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist)
St. Luke's University Health Network
Stroudsburg
01.2018 - 07.2020
- Conducted high-complexity testing in Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Blood Gas, and Microbiology, ensuring accurate and timely results for patient care.
- Conducted complex laboratory tests on patient samples following established protocols.
- Operated and maintained advanced laboratory equipment for accurate test results.
- Analyzed test results and communicated findings to healthcare providers effectively.
- Supported laboratory leadership in implementing quality initiatives and workflow improvements, contributing to enhanced inspection readiness.
Certifying Scientist / LC-MS/MS
Allstate Clinical Laboratory
Owings Mills
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Led implementation of Orchard LIS and validated LC-MS/MS to enhance laboratory operations.
- Supervised laboratory analysts, ensuring compliance with CLIA/COLA regulations and maintaining high-quality standards.
- Established new toxicology laboratory through SOP development, quality systems, and workflow design.
General Laboratory/Toxicology Supervisor
My Lab Choice
East Stroudsburg
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Led LC-MS/MS method validation and optimized laboratory workflow, improving accuracy and turnaround times.
- Directed laboratory operations, quality assurance, staffing, and ensured regulatory compliance, enhancing overall lab performance.
- Prepared laboratory for CAP accreditation and state inspections, achieving successful evaluations with zero deficiencies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical & Research Technology
University of Maryland
Baltimore05-2012
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Technology Pre-requisities
Howard Community College
Columbia, MD05-2010
Skills
- Clinical laboratory operations
- Instrument validation
- Quality management
- CAP and CLIA compliance
- Point-of-care testing
- Laboratory information systems
- Budget management
- Regulatory compliance
- Analytical instrumentation
- Inventory management
- Process improvement
- Staff training and development
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Laboratory startup and expansion
Technical Expertise
Technical Leadership
Instrument Implementation & Clinical Go-Live • Method Validation & Verification • Middleware Integration • Auto-Verification Development • Standard Operating Procedure Development • Staff Training & Competency Development
Clinical Lab Disciplines
Clinical Chemistry • Hematology • Blood Bank/Transfusion Medicine • Coagulation • Blood Gas • Urinalysis • Point-of-Care Testing • Molecular Diagnostics • Toxicology (LC-MS/MS)
Hematology
Analyzers: Sysmex XN-3100, Sysmex XN-1000, Sysmex SP-50 Slide Maker/Stainer, Sysmex DI-60 Digital Cell Imaging System
Middleware: Sysmex Caresphere™, CellaVision®, Molis WAM™
Clinical Chemistry
Analyzers: Beckman Coulter DxC700AU, Beckman Coulter AU480, Siemens Dimension® EXL
Middleware: Remisol Advance™
Blood Gas / Point-of-Care
Analyzers: Radiometer ABL90 FLEX, Siemens RAPIDPoint® 500
Middleware: Radiometer AQURE®
Blood Bank / Transfusion Medicine
Analyzer: Ortho Vision® Blood Bank Automation System
Coagulation
Analyzer: Stago STA Compact Max®
Urinalysis
Analyzer: Siemens Clinitek Advantus®
Molecular Diagnostics
Analyzer: Cepheid GeneXpert®
LC-MS/MS Toxicology
Instrumentation: Agilent 6400 LC-MS/MS, AB Sciex 4500 LC-MS/MS
Epic • Orchard Harvest • LABDAQ • LabLynx
Earlier Experience
- Lead Reference Laboratory Technologist – Community Blood Services 12 /2013- 1/2015
- Medical Technologist II – Hackensack University Medical Center 1/2013-05/2014
- Clinical Rotations – University of Maryland Medical Center, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Mercy Medical Center Jan. -June 2026.
- Research Laboratory Assistant – University of Maryland Department of Pathology-9/2011-5/2012
Certification
- Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS(ASCP)
- New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist License
- Certificate in Phlebotomy – University of Maryland
Timeline
Clinical Laboratory Manager
Duke University Health System
12.2021 - Current
Technical Coordinator / Laboratory Supervisor – Blood Bank
St. Luke's University Health Network
07.2020 - 09.2021
Medical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist)
St. Luke's University Health Network
01.2018 - 07.2020
Certifying Scientist / LC-MS/MS
Allstate Clinical Laboratory
01.2017 - 01.2018
General Laboratory/Toxicology Supervisor
My Lab Choice
01.2015 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Medical & Research Technology
University of Maryland
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Technology Pre-requisities
Howard Community College