Clinical Laboratory Scientist with extensive experience at Qualtex Atlanta, recognized for strong teamwork and effective problem-solving. Expertise in quality control and training, consistently surpassing performance standards. Proficient in troubleshooting and aseptic techniques, ensuring accuracy and customer satisfaction in testing processes. Dedicated to delivering high-quality results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandise Grader
GOODWILL OF NORTH GEORGIA
Decatur
06.2024 - 12.2024
Graded and process a variety of shoes for sale in the retail store
Graded other merchandises, including women and men’s accessories for sale
Ran merchandise on the floor
Pulled special daily tags as designated by the store manager
Processed donor samples using Abbott Prism Processor
Processed donor samples using the Gen-Probe Tigris Blood Analyzer (NAT)
Performed ABORH using PK7300 automation and manual ABORh
Performed RPR (high volume testing)
Recognized and commended for team work and going above assigned tasks
Tested, reviewed and transferred Organ Procurement Organization (OPO) Samples within Turnaround Time (TAT)
Quality Control Medical Technologist
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD Services
Douglasville
01.2009 - 01.2011
Reconciled Platelets products and ran Bayer Blood Analyzer
Inoculated Platelet products and performed bacterial testing
Manufactured Platelet into various products for transfusion
Recognized as Team player within three weeks of starting job
Recognized and commended for hard work and going beyond daily assignments
Quality Control Specialist
Life Sera, A Life Therapeutics Company (now Octapharma)
Charlotte
01.2005 - 01.2008
Reviewed Manual Entries by Laboratory Support staff to avoid sending invalid test results to Donor Centers.
Selected as one of the trainers to train new employees on End of Day Procedures to send test results to Donor Centers due to broad knowledge and department experience.
Recognized by QCQA Manager for managing the QCQA Department for a month while other staff members were on vacation and emergency leave.
Reviewed qualifications of all assays before used by the laboratories.
Selected as an approved weekly and monthly auditor of equipment maintenance by QCQA Manager. Exceeded QCQA Standard in maintenance review of four workstations for 4-months. Standard is one staff to a workstation.
Assisted in revising CTL.193, a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Checklist for reviewing Product Certification Testing (PCT) viral markers Batches
Recognized by shift supervisor for performing Final Operational Review of testing, including physical and visual verification of time-in and time-out.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology (Biblical Emphasis)
Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, Colorado
01.2022
Associate of Science - Medical Technology Transfer Programs
Atlanta Metropolitan College
Atlanta, GA
12-1989
AS - Medical Laboratory Technology
Atlanta College of Medical and Dental Career
Gulfport, Mississippi
Bachelor of Science - Biology Pre-Medicine
Morris Brown College
Atlanta, GA
Skills
Troubleshooting and problem resolution
Customer satisfaction and quality control
Training and health safety
Auditing and test review
Aseptic techniques
Affiliations
American Medical Technologists (AMT)
Georgia State Society of American Medical Technologists (GSSAMT)