Nittaya Wu

• Researched new vendors and partners to obtain most cost-effective pricing for goods such as butter and UHT milk powder .
• Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
• Maintained documentation for all purchases.
• Searched for hard-to-find items and found high-quality, reliable vendors.

• Trained and coached existing and new employees on multiple investigative case types and internal control processes.
• Inspected items and compared against standards to meet regulatory requirements.
• Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
• Conducted data review and followed standard practices to find solutions.
• Adhered to safety and clean area procedures to comply with agency and regulatory mandates.
• Inspected incoming products for adherence to labeling laws and company quality standards.
• Created and maintained several databases to track statistical data.
• Edited, proofed and critiqued internal documents to improve clarity.
• Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
• Consulted manuals and process documents to investigate malfunctions.
• Recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team to implement corrective actions.

• Documented and verified patient information using laboratory information system.
• Kept supplies organized and well-stocked, requesting more supplies and avoiding unnecessary testing delays.
• Maintained safe work environment free of unnecessary hazards to protect staff and testing results.
• Collect blood and tissue samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
• Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff, and patient infection risks.
• Conducted wide range of laboratory tests and recorded results.
• Upheld laboratory protocols dictated by facility, governing agencies, or special project requirements.
• Analyzed and interpreted data, accurately identifying and reporting laboratory results.
• Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
• Operated wide range of laboratory equipment and instruments to complete analysis.
• Troubleshot problems with equipment and recalibrated devices or brought serious concerns to supervisor for handling.
• Helped management optimize laboratory processes for maximum efficiency and performance.
• Followed Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) consistently across daily activities and special products.
• Identified and traced quality control issues impacting laboratory results.
• Summarized test results and activities for management via verbal updates or written reports.
• Used correct formulas and procedures to prepare solutions and reagents for testing needs.
• Specialized in conducting DNA and RNA isolation, PCR and RT-PCR, Southern Blot, gel electrophoresis and analyzing results related to lymphoma and leukemic disease tests with accuracy and precision.

Primary responsibility focused on performing qualitative and quantitative clinical genetic testing in the DNA laboratory. Position allowed significant opportunity to work independently with minimal supervision.

· Organized and prioritized laboratory workload while adhering to deadlines

· Performed DNA sequencing using ABI 377 and analyzing using Sequencer

· Performed isolation of DNA from peripheral blood, prenatal specimens, and tissue

· Performed PCR amplification, Southern Blot, restriction enzyme digests and electrophoresis for marker analysis of UPD, MEN1, OTC, NBCCS, Fragile X, and BRCA1/BRCA2 cases

· Experienced in maintaining patient confidentiality

· Trained on sterile technique

Primary responsibility on conducting analytical analysis

• Trained in Universal Precautions and sterile technique
• Established, maintained and harvested cell cultures in solid tissues, amniotic fluids, bloods, and bone marrows
• Slide making and staining (G-banded, C-banded, and NOR-banded)
• Performed microscope analysis on prenatal and cancer chromosomes
• Karyotyped using MacKType
• Performed fluorescence in situ hybridization using commercially available probes (site-specific probes, whole chromosome paints, centromere probes, and M-FISH), including slide preparation, hybridization, detection and analysis
• Research project: Determining B cells verses T cells population in PHA induced bone marrow cultures using Flow Cytometry

Conducted quality control testing on developing drugs by following protocols and SOPs

• Performed dissolutions and granulations on products in clinical trials
• Maintaining a laboratory notebook
• Preparation of reagents/solutions
• Assisting other scientists with their studies
• Quality Control
• Equipment maintenance