Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteeringcertifications
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Regina DiBianco

Ardmore,Alabama

Summary

Detail-oriented Laboratory Assistant with experience at high-volume output labs. Skilled handling live-patient samples and maintaining laboratory equipment. Strong communication skills and talented working positively with scientific teams.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Laboratory Assistant

Crestwood Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
  • Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
  • Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
  • Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
  • Actively participated in lab safety inspections, identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective actions promptly.
  • Collaborated with other medical professionals to ensure proper patient care.

Bio Medical Technician/Plasma Processor

Grifols Biomat
02.2024 - 08.2024
  • Received and processed plasma bottles/took samples for testing utilizing a PBS machine and ensuring they are stored in the freezer by the appropriate time
  • Performed quality assurance while packing and preparing samples and plasma bottles for shipment
  • Performed quality control on all machines and freezers utilized in the laboratory

Associate Site Manager/CRA

IQVIA
08.2021 - 11.2022
  • Initially promoted after 3 months. Subsequently promoted after ~1 year. Oversaw 13 sites throughout the US and Canada, conducting a Phase 4 trial for a multiple sclerosis drug. Completed administrative work for an orthopedic observational study.
    • Performed monitoring and close-out visits, worked collaboratively with other functional groups (e.g., Project Management, Regulatory Start-Up –RSU, and Epidemiology), managed the progress of assigned studies by documenting Case Report Form (CRF) submission, and data query generation and resolution, and established regular lines of communication with
    sites to manage ongoing project expectations and issues. Experience with EDC.
    • Reversed a downward trend at one site by collaborating with the Principal Investigator and determining ways to improve the interaction between managers and staff. Increased attendance to meetings and opened channels of communication on areas of concern.

Safety Coordinator/Specialist

IQVIA
06.2021 - 08.2021

• Received post-marketing cases for a specific client, determining the seriousness and categorizing emails for routing. Conducts intake review of new cases, preparing them for triage. Helped train one coworker and developed training materials for future coworkers.

Operations Specialist

IQVIA
02.2021 - 05.2021

• Originally selected as a member of the regulatory reporting team. Processed international data requests from 4+ countries (e.g., UK, Italy) in a timely fashion to increase transparency, decrease patient risks, and accurately convey efficacy to agencies and stakeholders. Assisted in audit preparation.

• Input and analyzed data regarding possible side effects of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine. Created reports used to evaluate Quality Control.Company Overview: A leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services to the life sciences industry

  • A leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services to the life sciences industry

Covid-19 Data Project Team Lead Intern

Broadstreet
11.2020 - 03.2021
  • Company Overview: Software and data company based in Milwaukee, building tools to help improve the health of communities around the country
  • Oversaw 18 team members, assigning data tasks
  • Met regularly (via Zoom) with 8+ health equity team leads and the CEO
  • Promoted from Data Entry Intern to Team Lead after just 2 weeks
  • Assumed the role during an influx of new hires and in conjunction with a major holiday
  • Developed a framework for success during the onboarding, tracking each team member and their output
  • Researched county statistics nationwide and migrated the data into spreadsheets, compiling race/ethnicity information connected with both Covid-19 and possible increased health risks for specific populations
  • Monitored Slack communications for issues and intervened when needed
  • Recorded and distributed training videos to enable new team members to quickly figure out how to complete their work; available company-wide
  • Software and data company based in Milwaukee, building tools to help improve the health of communities around the country

Clinical Laboratory Technician

Microphase Clinical Laboratory
09.2020 - 02.2021
  • Company Overview: A laboratory company, specializing in clinical microbiology involving bacterial and fungal infections
  • Collected 50+ Sars-Cov-2 and Flu samples each day; prepared samples, ran tests, and interpreted results
  • Reviewed paperwork, received payments, and notified patients with results
  • Adhered to all CDC and Microphase policies, procedures, and regulations
  • Disinfected laboratory work areas and office supplies; utilized proper PPE to prevent viral and bacterial spread
  • Determined a strategy for testing Covid-19 samples that tripled the number of results while decreasing the amount of time to just 15 minutes
  • A laboratory company, specializing in clinical microbiology involving bacterial and fungal infections

Clinical Laboratory Assistant

Diatherix Eurofins
04.2020 - 08.2020
  • Company Overview: A unique laboratory providing accurate and actionable results for infectious diseases and antibiotic resistance genes in a day
  • Collected 2,000+ specimens each delivered by FedEx; removed shipping materials and prepared samples for sorting
  • Reviewed each label for the two required identifiers, sorting by test (e.g., Sars Cov-2, Covid-19, STD, GI, UI); re-capped specimens and properly stored them for future testing
  • Uncovered multiple errors on order forms, allowing the lead to contact the ordering physician for corrections; reduced the need for new samples
  • A unique laboratory providing accurate and actionable results for infectious diseases and antibiotic resistance genes in a day

Laboratory Assistant

Carroll Hospital Center
08.2019 - 11.2019
  • Company Overview: 168-bed nonprofit facility, serving the people of Carroll County for over 50 years
  • Prepared 100+ microbiological tests per shift (STD, strep, Gram stains, UTI, GI, and MRSA); interpreted results, entered data and tests in Citrix, and communicated results to the ordering physicians, ensuring that patients received their results quickly
  • Received and distributed specimens to the proper lab department
  • Suggested an alphabetized tray system, reducing both time and errors
  • 168-bed nonprofit facility, serving the people of Carroll County for over 50 years

Education

Relevant Coursework

Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, AL

Relevant Coursework

Calhoun Community College
Tanner, AL

Doctor of Health Sciences - Doctoral Coursework

PURDUE UNIVERSITY

Doctor of Public Health - Doctoral Coursework

WALDEN UNIVERSITY

Master of Sciences - Clinical Epidemiology

KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
08.2020

Bachelor of Sciences -

AMERICAN INTERCONTINENTAL UNIVERSITY
08.2017

Skills

  • Laboratory testing
  • Team collaboration
  • Quality control monitoring
  • Laboratory techniques
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Sample preparation and analysis

Volunteeringcertifications

  • Healthcare CPR/AED + First Aid, 05/01/23, 05/01/25
  • American Public Health Association, 2020, Reviewed and proofread 30+ abstracts (mental health, clinical epidemiology, and sexual health).
  • Kent State University, 2020, Mock interviewed 3 students in Public Health, preparing them for job interviews; organized by the career center.
  • Georgetown Hospital Pediatric Unit, Oncology Department, 2007, Visited ~50 pediatric Chemotherapy patients for Christmas; played games, chatted, passed out candy and presents, and took pictures with Santa.

Certification

Healthcare CPR/AED + First Aid (May 2023-May 2025)


BLS Certification (November 2024-November 2026)

Timeline

Laboratory Assistant

Crestwood Medical Center
09.2024 - Current

Bio Medical Technician/Plasma Processor

Grifols Biomat
02.2024 - 08.2024

Associate Site Manager/CRA

IQVIA
08.2021 - 11.2022

Safety Coordinator/Specialist

IQVIA
06.2021 - 08.2021

Operations Specialist

IQVIA
02.2021 - 05.2021

Covid-19 Data Project Team Lead Intern

Broadstreet
11.2020 - 03.2021

Clinical Laboratory Technician

Microphase Clinical Laboratory
09.2020 - 02.2021

Clinical Laboratory Assistant

Diatherix Eurofins
04.2020 - 08.2020

Laboratory Assistant

Carroll Hospital Center
08.2019 - 11.2019

Healthcare CPR/AED + First Aid (May 2023-May 2025)


BLS Certification (November 2024-November 2026)

Relevant Coursework

Wallace State Community College

Relevant Coursework

Calhoun Community College

Doctor of Health Sciences - Doctoral Coursework

PURDUE UNIVERSITY

Doctor of Public Health - Doctoral Coursework

WALDEN UNIVERSITY

Master of Sciences - Clinical Epidemiology

KENT STATE UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Sciences -

AMERICAN INTERCONTINENTAL UNIVERSITY
Regina DiBianco