Rowan Murphy
Portland,OR
Summary
I'm a dedicated professional with a diverse background in laboratory management and social work, combining analytical skills with compassionate client engagement. I'm a proven leader capable of fostering a collaborative environment that enhances productivity and morale.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Thrive Oregon
Portland, OR
05.2025 - Current
- Facilitated daily living activities and community engagement for individuals with developmental disabilities, nurturing independence while adhering to individualized support plans for 3 different individuals.
- Supported community participation by accompanying individuals to social and recreational activities, applying strong communication skills to cultivate positive relationships and facilitate inclusion for 3 different individuals.
- Provide companionship, friendship and emotional support for 3 different individuals.
- Teach/assist with meal planning and preparation for 3 different individuals.
- Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
Lead Chemistry Technologist
Skyline Health
White Salmon, WA
10.2021 - 06.2025
- Oversaw completion of routine and advanced maintenance daily on 2 chemistry analyzers during overnight shifts by collaborating across shifts and with equipment vendors, applying Meditech and Cerner for documentation and scheduling.
- Delivered comprehensive onboarding and hands-on training sessions for more than 15 different hired technologists.
- Built and employed a predictive reagent-use tracking system in Excel by leveraging data analysis tools, enabling uninterrupted operations during supply chain disruptions and reduced reagent wasted by around 50%.
- Fostered a positive laboratory culture through constructive feedback, mentorship, and readily available guidance utilizing strong leadership abilities and interpersonal communication skills.
- Redesigned reagent inventory workflows using to mitigate supply chain disruptions, enabling uninterrupted laboratory operations and supporting timely delivery of critical test results.
- Streamlined cross-shift communication protocols among laboratory personnel, facilitating rapid handoffs and minimizing errors during high-volume testing periods.
Toxicology Technologist
Providence
Portland, OR
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Performed routine and complex sample analyses utilizing multiple LC-MS/MS (Liquid Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry) platforms, maintaining high data integrity throughout 20 different diverse test panels.
- Executed manual extraction of over 200 patient samples per day using precision pipetting techniques and adherence to rigorous quality assurance protocols within a toxicology laboratory.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams several times daily to integrate newly developed extraction processes into routine toxicological testing workflows, facilitating timely and accurate results.
- Collaborated with laboratory staff several times daily to troubleshoot and optimize assay parameters during the transition to the new instrument, utilizing liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) and immunoassay platforms.
- Developed and deployed a digital tracking system to systematically categorize and archive Certificates of Analysis, utilizing data management tools for improved document retrieval and compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology and Medical Laboratory Science, Minor in Management
OHSU
Portland, OR01-2019
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Technical Report Writing
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Client support
- Hardware maintenance
- IT troubleshooting
- Quality control and assurance
- Team player
- Customer service
- Food safety and sanitation
- Excellent math skills
- Inventory management
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Thrive Oregon
05.2025 - Current
Lead Chemistry Technologist
Skyline Health
10.2021 - 06.2025
Toxicology Technologist
Providence
01.2020 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology and Medical Laboratory Science, Minor in Management
OHSU