Overview
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Education
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Hi, I’m

Rebecca Chilo

Bartlett,IL

Overview

3
years of professional experience

Work History

Rapid Testing Solutions
West Chicago, IL

Molecular Technician
03.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Prepare viral samples for rt-PCR via ATILA according to SOPs
  • Conduct data analysis and approval of amplification curves for samples and quality controls according to SOPs
  • Maintain sample and maintenance logs in accordance with applicable regulatory agencies.

Trilab LLC
Elmhurst, IL

Molecular Scientist
05.2021 - 03.2023

Job overview

  • Prepared viral and bacterial samples for extraction and rt-PCR via QuantStudio 5 or QuantStudio 12K Flex according to SOPs,
  • Conducted data analysis and approval of rt-PCR amplification curves according to SOPs
  • Managed compliance with CLIA and COLA accreditations including performing quality assurance, maintaining continuing education requirements, conducting employee annual and semi-annual procedural reviews, and instrument maintenance and calibrations
  • Managed Laboratory inventory and supply ordering
  • Trained new employees
  • Assisted in the development and validation of STI, Wound, UTI and Women’s Health Molecular Assays.

United States Drug Testing Laboratories
Des Plaines, IL

Receiving Laboratory Supervisor
06.2020 - 05.2021

Job overview

  • Ensured compliance with laboratory procedures according to Standard Operating Procedures and in accordance with accreditation requirements
  • Conducted initial training as well as annual and semi-annual competency assessments for laboratory technicians within the Receiving lab
  • Assisted in daily workflow and production via aliquoting and preparing specimens of various media for toxicology screening or extraction
  • Tracking and improving efficiency within the lab as well as other administrative duties including performing risk assessments and offering input on SOP revisions.

Education

St. Ambrose University

Bachelor of Science from Biology, Psychology and Criminal Justice

University Overview

GPA: 3.7/4.0

Skills

  • Molecular Biology
  • Project Support
  • Attention to Detail
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Analytical Software
  • File and Record Maintenance
  • Microbiology
  • Staff Training

Timeline

Molecular Technician

Rapid Testing Solutions
03.2023 - Current

Molecular Scientist

Trilab LLC
05.2021 - 03.2023

Receiving Laboratory Supervisor

United States Drug Testing Laboratories
06.2020 - 05.2021

St. Ambrose University

Bachelor of Science from Biology, Psychology and Criminal Justice
Rebecca Chilo