Michael Cisneros
Clinical Pathology Laboratories
Austin,US
4
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented Microbiology Professional with clinical laboratory expertise in moderate-high complexity bacteriology testing, including culture-based workup and antimicrobial susceptibility testing. Skilled in quality control, preventive maintenance, and regulatory compliance, with a strong ability to interpret microbiological results and support high-throughput testing environments.
Work History
Microbiology Technologist II
6 Months- Perform routine and complex bacteriology testing and identification for clinical specimens.
- Identify clinically significant bacterial isolates using MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry, conventional biochemical methods, serologic testing, and established laboratory identification protocols.
- Read and interpret urine cultures, determine clinical significance, and perform appropriate isolate workups.
- Evaluate culture growth and rule out contaminants and non-pathogenic organisms according to laboratory protocols.
- Utilize automated microbiology instrumentation including the WASPLab system, MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry, and MicroScan platforms for culture processing, organism identification, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
- Maintain specimen quality and ensure compliance with laboratory quality assurance, safety, and regulatory standards (CLIA/CAP).
Microbiology Technician
1 Year 11 Months- Perform moderately complex bacteriology testing including culture-based organism workup, biochemical testing, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (Kirby-Bauer), interpreting results in accordance with established laboratory protocols.
- Performed and interpreted immunoassay testing for enteric and gastrointestinal pathogens, ensuring accurate detection of E. coli, Giardia, Entamoeba histolytica, Cryptosporidium, Shiga toxin, and Rotavirus.
- Utilize automated identification systems (MicroScan) for urine culture analysis, including organism identification, result interpretation, and troubleshooting.
- Prepare, process, and analyze clinical specimens using aseptic technique to ensure accuracy, reproducibility, and specimen integrity.
- Entered, reviewed, and validated test results in Laboratory Information System (LIS), ensuring accuracy for final reporting.
- Perform routine quality control procedures including daily QC, reagent verification, and lot-to-lot validation of media, reagents, and test kits in accordance with SOPs.
- Collaborated with supervisors and team members to resolve technical issues, enhancing workflow efficiency and ensuring compliance with CLIA, CAP, and laboratory safety standards.
Processor II
6 Months- Validated Processor I staff work by reviewing specimen accessioning accuracy, documentation, and compliance with standard operating procedures, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Documented and reported processing errors and discrepancies to supervisors, facilitating quality improvement initiatives and error reduction efforts.
- Identified, documented, and reported processing errors and discrepancies to supervisors, contributing to quality improvement and error reduction.
- Trained and onboarded new employees by demonstrating specimen handling, accessioning workflows, and LIS documentation standards, enhancing team competency.
- Utilized the Laboratory Information System to document specimen status, resolve exceptions, and maintain accurate records.
- Performed inventory checks and monitored supply levels to ensure uninterrupted laboratory operations.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new employees by demonstrating specimen handling, accessioning workflows, and LIS documentation standards.
Clinical Laboratory Technician
6 Months- Executed inpatient and outpatient phlebotomy, accurately collecting venous and capillary blood specimens following hospital protocols to support timely patient care.
- Processed pre-analytical specimens, including accessioning, labeling, centrifugation, aliquoting, and routing, to maintain sample integrity for accurate testing.
- Utilized Laboratory Information Systems to document specimen collection, track samples, and ensure accurate test ordering.
- Maintained stringent compliance with patient identification, safety, and infection control standards in high-volume academic medical center, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Undergraduate Researcher – Microbiology
9 Months- Led research project “Effects of Modeled Microgravity on Yeast Fermentation,” overseeing experimental design, data collection, interpretation, and presentation.
- Applied microbiological principles and sterile technique to ensure compliance with regulated laboratory environments and support accurate data analysis.
- Prepared culture media, autoclaved materials, and conducted streaking for isolation to facilitate successful microbial experiments.
- Maintained precise experimental documentation and progress records to ensure reliable research outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Microbiology
Skills
Microbial identification
Laboratory safety
Quality control procedures
Sterilization techniques
Microscopy proficiency
Lab safety protocols
Timeline
Microbiology Technologist II
Clinical Pathology Laboratory
02.2026 - CurrentRead More
Microbiology Technician
Clinical Pathology Laboratories
09.2024 - CurrentRead More
Processor II
Sonic Reference Laboratory
03.2024 - 09.2024Read More
Clinical Laboratory Technician
University of Washington Medical Center
08.2023 - 02.2024Read More
Undergraduate Researcher – Microbiology
Texas State University
08.2022 - 05.2023Read More
Texas State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from Microbiology
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