Milord Athis
Pawtucket
Summary
Dynamic Medical Laboratory Scientist with expertise in DNA isolation and quality control, honed at Brigham Women’s Hospital. Proven ability to manage workloads under pressure while ensuring compliance with FDA regulations. Skilled in NGS library preparation and adept at troubleshooting technical issues, contributing to enhanced laboratory efficiency and patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist I
Brigham Women’s Hospital
Boston
01.2024 - Current
- Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
- Execute DNA isolation
- Accomplish ddpcr, and submit results to pathologists
- Maintain records on samples tested
- Conduct quality control on equipment for verification purposes
- Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance.
- Performing HPLC-based antibody characterization assays.
- Prepares samples and reagents for testing according to laboratories policies.
- Performed, reviewed, and accurately reported laboratory test results to aid in patient diagnosis and treatment.
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Molecular Technologist I
Foundation Medicine Inc.
Cambridge
03.2022 - 01.2024
- Prepare the Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) library
- Complete hybridization capture, and genetic sequencing methods
- Operate automated 8-span and 96-head liquid handling platforms
- Validated laboratory test processes for completeness and safety.
- Utilize the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to track and execute sample processing
- Document executed process steps per Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
- Perform daily, weekly, monthly, equipment maintenance checks and as needed.
- Collaborate on SOPs revisions and drafts as needed to adjust for process improvement initiatives and regulatory changes
- Document and assist with investigations for non-compliance events via Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Corrective Action/Preventative Action (CAPAs) and other reports
- Collaborated with engineers and other technicians to design, develop and implement new products or systems.
Microbiology Laboratory Technician
Boston Medical Center
Boston
02.2019 - 03.2022
- Operated the wasp, work away specimen processor, and maintenance
- Performed routine checks on sensitive lab equipment to achieve consistent and high-performing functionality.
- Recognized and resolves technical and non-technical problems in the laboratory
- Prepared cell samples from blood and solid tissue specimens for research purposes
- Performed quality control measurement and supervision, plates reading, streaking, and gram staining.
- Identified and fixed issues with lab equipment to achieve more accurate lab results.
- Participated in extra training and courses to refine and improve upon industry knowledge.
Laboratory Technician
Finch Therapeutics
Somerville
02.2017 - 02.2019
- Familiar with the lab equipment, Bio Safety cabinet, autoclave, dishwasher.
- Revised batch record documents for clarification.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks.
- Maintained, calibrated, and troubleshot pH probes, EC meters, balances, automatic pipettes and diluters.
- Completed lab tests and communicated results to supervising staff.
- Prepared test samples obtained and recorded test data in accordance with standards.
- Supervised cleaning and maintenance of laboratory equipment to prevent errors and breakdowns.
- Maintain accurate records.
Clinical Laboratory Inspector
Rhode Island Hospital
Providence
07.2010 - 01.2017
- Inspected lab specimen before processing
- Obtained and processed lab specimens within a timely manner
- Maintained protocol before releasing lab results
- Initiated patient registration and properly managing patients’ files.
- Interpreted test results and determined need for retesting.
- Analyzed experimental results and determined whether results fit within standard procedures.
- Participated in extra training and courses to refine and improve upon industry knowledge.
- Kept lab space and equipment clean to prevent contamination with hazardous substances.
Education
Master of Arts - Religious Studies
Slidell Baptist Seminary
Slidell, LA06-2024
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology, Medical Laboratory Science
University of Rhode Island
North Kingstown, RI12-2014
Associates - Applied Science, Networking Technology
TCI College of Technology
New York12.2002
Skills
- Self-motivated and adaptable
- Workload management under pressure
- Immunology expertise
- Manufacturing processes
- Pathogenic microbiology knowledge
- DNA isolation techniques
- Aseptic procedures
- Quality assurance practices
- Quality control testing
- Data analysis skills
- Process characterization methods
- Decision-making abilities
- Raw materials stability assessment
- Stability report generation
- Team collaboration
- Familiarity with FDA regulations
- Analytical techniques proficiency
- Biological characterization methods
- Troubleshooting skills
- Antibody purification techniques
- Protein purification processes
- Nanodrop usage
- Qubit applications
- NGS library preparation expertise
- LIMS administration
- Quality control procedures knowledge
- HPLC methodologies proficiency
- Specimen processing techniques
- Equipment maintenance skills
- Compliance auditing experience
- Time management abilities
- Patient confidentiality awareness
- Safety regulation compliance
- Technical troubleshooting expertise
- documentation proficiency
Certification
CPR
References
Upon request
Languages
- English
- French
Languages
French
Professional
English
Professional
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist I
Brigham Women’s Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Molecular Technologist I
Foundation Medicine Inc.
03.2022 - 01.2024
Microbiology Laboratory Technician
Boston Medical Center
02.2019 - 03.2022
Laboratory Technician
Finch Therapeutics
02.2017 - 02.2019
Clinical Laboratory Inspector
Rhode Island Hospital
07.2010 - 01.2017
Master of Arts - Religious Studies
Slidell Baptist Seminary
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology, Medical Laboratory Science
University of Rhode Island
Associates - Applied Science, Networking Technology
TCI College of Technology