PATRICIA HAYES
Summary
Results-driven Team Lead known for exceptional productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in team coordination, conflict resolution, and strategic planning. Excel in communication, leadership, and problem-solving, ensuring seamless operations and project success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Tissue Processing Laboratory, Team Lead
Artivion
04.2019 - 10.2024
- Supported the Operations Division through managing the performance of tissue dissecting, aseptic processing of allografts and general lab functions
- Manage the day-to-day operations and assignments for the Tissue Processing Laboratory and employees with a team size of 25-30
- Perform human cardiovascular and placental tissue dissections, inspections, antibiotic treatment, packaging and cryopreservation in a cleanroom environment
- Operate and monitor technical equipment including, but not limited to: biological safety cabinets, laminar flow hoods, cryopreservation chambers, temperature and humidity controllers, orbital shakers, vacuum desiccators, pneumatic cutting presses, and heat-sealing devices
- Properly document chronologically all procedure issues, calculations, allograft attributes, and non-conformance issues
- Perform sterile and non-sterile duties for aseptic transfers, incoming inspection, instrument preparation, solution batching, and disinfection
- Produce complete and accurate documentation and labeling for all the above functions
- Lead in the training of new technicians ensuring the team members adhere to all standard operating procedures for each process, as well as ensuring proper training is documented before performing any task
- Efficiently lead on various projects throughout the laboratory to help reduce processing costs
- Coordinator and liaison for the Tissue Processing Laboratory with numerous departments such as Microbiology, Facilities, Inventory Services, Quality Assurance, Donation Support, Preventive Maintenance, and Calibration to ensure company needs are met for various tasks
- Proficient in standard operating procedure, redlining for procedure improvements, or modifications
Biological Science Lab Technician
Coyne Scientific
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Conducted experiments involving in vitro protocols and cellular models for production and research studies involving pluripotent stem cells and differentiated cell types such as cardiomyocytes
- Tested for toxicity of varies drugs for pharmaceutical companies, analyzed data for Calcium Flux and Multi Electrode Array assays
- Executed production and research protocols autonomously and/or in a team context involving in vitro cellular models of human tissues
- Include culture media preparation, buffer preparation, processing cell culture, examination, assay set-up, analytical equipment operation
- Interacted with robotics systems as they pertain to automated cell culture production
- Used aseptic techniques, maintain tissue cultures and manipulate cell lines in a variety of experimental conditions including cell production, live-cell microscopy/imaging, drug testing and flow cytometry
- Performed in-house maintenance on equipment, also performed research and conducted administrative duties
Onboarding Specialist
WellStar
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Served as the liaison for new hires for WellStar
- Ensured that all the new hires met the requirements and criteria for their position and ensured a successful transition to the company
- Conducting background checks and drug screening for new hires
- Preparations of documents for new hires for the gaining facilities
- Providing customer service for new hires ensuring their needs are met as well as the company needs for a smooth transition
Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) Specialist/ Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO)
U.S. Army
01.2006 - 01.2013
- CBRN Team Leader for six to seven soldiers
- Responsible for the safety and welfare of soldiers and ensured all their needs were met
- Conducted training and cross training for the company ensuring the team members were trained efficiently and effectively
- Advisor over Area Support Group- Kuwait HAZMAT team
- Successfully served as the CBRN Operation Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge (NCOIC)
- Lead member of team to perform appropriate procedures in a nuclear, biological or chemical environment
- Key member for decontamination reconnaissance team, used specialized equipment to detect hazardous materials
- Supervised and instructed team members in procedures and skills to ensure compliance with safety guidelines
- Responsible for multiple units’ training and performance on a battalion level
- Cross trained as a human resource clerk; maintained and operated a functional working administration office, maintained records of financial transactions and submitted required reports
- Personal assistant to company Commander; maintained and organized their detailed schedules and booked necessary travel arrangements for Army functions/training
- Responsible for the set up and operation of the weekly video teleconferencing (VTC) with Battalion for company Commander
- Ensured detailed minutes were taken at meetings
- Deployed overseas on several occasions for peace time and wartime missions
Education
Bachelors of Science - Biology
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC12-2017
Skills
- Strong Verbal Communication
- Good Manufacturing Practices
- Good Documentation Practices
- Detail-Oriented Approach
- Proficient in Prioritizing Tasks
- Leadership development
- Effective Time Management
- Efficient Workflow Coordination
- Immense exposure to fast-paced and high-profile environments
Volunteer Experience
Veterans Empowering Veterans
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Tissue Processing Laboratory, Team Lead
Artivion
04.2019 - 10.2024
Biological Science Lab Technician
Coyne Scientific
01.2018 - 01.2019
Onboarding Specialist
WellStar
01.2018 - 01.2019
Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) Specialist/ Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO)
U.S. Army
01.2006 - 01.2013
Bachelors of Science - Biology
Fayetteville State University
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