Paula Clark
St. Petersburg,FL
Summary
Structured Laboratory Technician offering background in collecting, processing various specimens. Dedicated and enthusiastic business professional, with extensive phlebotomy and clinical laboratory experience.
Excellent multi tasking, organizational, follow-up and time management skills, with the ability to work independently and with a team.
Familiar with basic medical terminology, laboratory protocols and testing procedures. Recognized for performing laboratory tests and procedures with attention to detail, optimum quality and expedience.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lab Associate
Accel Research Sites
10.2020 - Current
- Increased lab efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new protocols.
- Enhanced data accuracy through meticulous record-keeping and attention to detail.
- Ensured a safe work environment by adhering to strict safety guidelines and protocols.
- Responsible for collecting samples, drawing blood and processing and shipping. Ordering supplies, lab kits and breaking kits down. Problem solving in laboratory.
- Taking care of Bio-hazard, keeping equipment working and calibrated when due. All temperature records.
- Vital signs and ECG's
Lab Technician
Innovated Research Of West Florida
10.2013 - 01.2020
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by streamlining sample collection and processing procedures.
- Contributed to successful research outcomes through accurate data analysis and interpretation.
- Maintained a safe and organized laboratory environment, adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for timely completion of research projects.
- Drawing blood, other sample collection, processing and shipping.
- Vital signs, ECG's, temperature monitoring, ordering supplies.
- Study kit resupply, kit break down and Bio-hazard discarding.
Lab Manager
Hilltop Research
04.2013 - 10.2013
- Responsible for Phase 1 PK sleep in studies.
- In charge of the whole unit with another manager.
- Trained and worked closely with all staff and subjects.
- Drawing timed blood samples, preparing and shipping of samples.
- Made weekly schedules. Ordered food and supplies for days for the subjects.
- Kept Bio-hazard and calibration records.
- Basically we set the whole unit up operation and start up.
Lab Manager
Comprehensive Neuroscienes, Inc.
08.1997 - 04.2013
- Responsible for collecting samples and drawing blood. Helping with IV's, processing and shipping. Ordering lab kits for many studies and breaking expired kits down.
- Taking care of Bio-hazard and all calibrations. Keeping lab records. Yearly OSHA training for staff. Safety officer.
- All record keeping for the lab and monitoring the temperatures.
- Off site storage of study documents.
- Helped build things and create space as needed.
- The handy person.
- Enhanced laboratory safety protocols, resulting in reduced workplace accidents and injuries.
- Improved lab efficiency by implementing automated processes and equipment upgrades.
Education
Anatomy And Phlebotomy
Springfield Community College
Springfield, MA01.1995
High School Diploma -
Ware High School
Ware, MA06.1976
Skills
- Quick learner
- Training and development, problem solving and record maintenance
- Excellent communication
- Time management
- Proficiency in laboratory
- Organized
Certification
- PBT (ASCP) Certificate Lab Tech in Phlebotomy, Nationally
- CPR Certified
- IATA Certified
- Good Clinical Practice
Timeline
Lab Associate
Accel Research Sites
10.2020 - Current
Lab Technician
Innovated Research Of West Florida
10.2013 - 01.2020
Lab Manager
Hilltop Research
04.2013 - 10.2013
Lab Manager
Comprehensive Neuroscienes, Inc.
08.1997 - 04.2013
Anatomy And Phlebotomy
Springfield Community College
High School Diploma -
Ware High School
- PBT (ASCP) Certificate Lab Tech in Phlebotomy, Nationally
- CPR Certified
- IATA Certified
- Good Clinical Practice
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