Nicole WALLACE
Charleston,SC
Summary
Dedicated and goal-oriented laboratory scientist looking to join a creative, accomplishing, and growing team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Laboratory Technician
Phi Life Sciences
Charleston, SC
06.2023 - Current
- Conducted analysis using microscopy or test equipment to detect pathogenic organisms.
- Performed laboratory tests and procedures on specimens, such as blood, urine, wound, nail, and tissue samples to provide data for diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
- Performed laboratory testing on pharmacogenetic samples to provide data for diagnosis and best medical patient outcome.
- Reviewed reports prior to release to identify discrepancies or errors in data entry or calculations.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to clinical laboratory technology.
- Assisted in the interpretation of complex test results and their implications for patients.
- Prepared standard solutions to combine with samples according to formulas or procedures.
- Reviewed laboratory test results to ensure accuracy.
Genomic Lab Technician
Medical University of South Carolina Hospital
Charleston, SC
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Followed laboratory guidelines for handling biological specimens.
- Processed patient samples by collecting, labeling, and sorting them according to pathology instructions.
- Utilized computer systems/LIMS for data entry into patient information databases.
- Prepared, stained, cover slipped and catalogued cytology specimens.
- Evaluated hospital's patient records and medical images to determine appropriate treatment plans for individuals with cancer or genetic abnormalities.
- Performed molecular cloning, subcloning, PCR amplification, and DNA sequencing as needed.
- Extracted DNA manually & automatically from blood/bone marrow DNA samples & formalin fixed paraffin embedded tumor samples.
- Performed Next Generation Sequencing as well as multiple myeloma testing.
Molecular Technologist
Vikor Scientific/KorPath Diagnostics
Charleston, SC
05.2020 - 11.2021
- Developed and optimized protocols for qPCR, RT-qPCR, ddPCR, NGS library preparation, and other molecular techniques.
- Assisted with sample management duties such as tracking inventory levels, ordering supplies, preparing shipping documents.
- Participated in the validation of new laboratory methods and instruments according to established standards.
- Developed close working relationships with laboratory staff members in order to facilitate communication between clinical sites and labs.
- Performed rtPCR/PCR extractions daily.
- Extracted and analyzed sample types in high volume capacity including, but not limited to: COVID-19/SARS, blood buccal, dermatological, and urinalysis samples.
- Delegated IQ/OQ protocols for up & coming lab.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC06.2020
Skills
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Microsoft Excel
- Aseptic Technique
- ThermoFisher & Illumina machinery certified
- MiSeq, NextSeq, and NovaSeq machinery expertise
- Strong verbal communication
- Pipetting: manual and automated
- Troubleshooting
- Quality Control/Analysis
- Data entry
- Task Prioritization
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Laboratory Technician
Phi Life Sciences
06.2023 - Current
Genomic Lab Technician
Medical University of South Carolina Hospital
05.2022 - 04.2023
Molecular Technologist
Vikor Scientific/KorPath Diagnostics
05.2020 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of South Carolina - Columbia
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