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Randy Pierce

Gardner, MA,Default

Summary

Expert Technical Laboratory Specialist with 13 years of experience in preparation for and execution of medical laboratory tests. Manages process improvement and enhancements for Laboratory Operations team.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Laboratory Specialist

Quest Diagnostics
08.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced laboratory efficiency by implementing new testing procedures and protocols.
  • Streamlined sample processing for faster turnaround times, increasing overall productivity.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize laboratory workflows, enhancing overall performance.
  • Investigated and resolved issues related to laboratory processes and procedures.

Medical Technologist 1 & 2

Quest Diagnostics
05.2011 - 07.2022
  • Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new Medical Technologists, fostering a positive learning environment for skill development.
  • Operated, calibrated, and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
  • Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
  • Utilized expertise in DNA extraction, Next Generation and Sanger Sequencing, and Multiplex Ligation-dependent Probe Amplification to help with diagnosis of medical issues.

Internship - Lab Technician

UMass Medical Center
05.2010 - 01.2011
  • Assisted in the research of influenza virus and development of an influenza expression system for mammalian cells.
  • Gained experience in maintaining cell cultures of various mammalian cells, creating titers of lentivirus, transducing mammalian cells, performing restriction digestions, creating vector construct and analyze results through immunoblotting.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology & Biotechnology

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA

Associate of Science - Basic Engineering

Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA

Skills

  • Laboratory techniques
  • Sample/Reagent Preparation
  • Chemical Handling
  • PCR Techniques
  • Instrumentation Operation
  • Experimental design
  • Spectroscopy Knowledge
  • Process Enhancement
  • Project Management
  • Laboratory Automation
  • Data Analysis
  • Technical Troubleshooting

Timeline

Technical Laboratory Specialist

Quest Diagnostics
08.2022 - Current

Medical Technologist 1 & 2

Quest Diagnostics
05.2011 - 07.2022

Internship - Lab Technician

UMass Medical Center
05.2010 - 01.2011

Bachelor of Science - Biology & Biotechnology

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Associate of Science - Basic Engineering

Quinsigamond Community College

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