Ruby Rong Ni
1309 Sadie Creek Road, Edmond,OK
Summary
Results-driven laboratory leader with remarkable planning, problem-solving, and project management abilities. Resourceful and proactive with a focus on improving and streamlining all areas of operations to maximize lab effectiveness. Looking for a growth-oriented position in a fast-paced environment. Excellent leadership skills in supervising clinical laboratories and conducting clinical assay development, validation/verification, and clinical research/trial studies over 10+ years. Highly motivated and knowledgeable laboratory professional skilled in all facets of medical laboratory testing. Familiar with CAP, ISO, CLIA, and FDA guidelines. Quality-driven team player with an accuracy-focused and efficient approach that optimizes patient safety with minimal medical or healthcare errors. Polished, a hard worker, and willing to go the extra mile to complete any task to help with patient safety.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Director
Oklahoma State Public Health Laboratory
2022.06 - Current
- Responsible for day-to-day technical and administrative operations of the State Public Health Laboratory to ensure performance quality of laboratory services by defining, implementing, monitoring, and maintaining standards of performance excellence and functioning
- Quality assurance and quality improvement to ensure the diagnostic and surveillance laboratory service follows the CLIA regulations
- Oversaw the hiring, training, and supervision of laboratory staff to create an effective team environment.
- Demonstrate leadership to include providing educational direction for laboratory staff, leading laboratory data management, assisting in the interpretation and correlation of laboratory data
- Managed budgets, inventory, and purchasing to maintain cost-effective operations while supporting lab needs.
- Grant drafting, and funding application
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by implementing advanced technology and streamlining processes.
- Improved safety protocols for increased staff protection and reduced incidents.
- Optimized resource allocation by prioritizing high-impact projects that aligned with organizational goals.
- Clinical Laboratory diagnostic testing validation/verification, and laboratory developmental testing development for both diagnostic and surveillance purposes
- Establishment of the public health significance, draft the HAN (Health Alert Network Health Notification) and co-op with the State Epi Group to deliver the HAN to appropriate stakeholders
Microbiology Laboratory Manager
LabCorp
2021.10 - 2022.06
- Building the structure of the laboratory including 70+ employees with clear delegation and responsibilities
- Consistently enhanced workflow efficiency, significantly increasing the department's testing turnaround time (TAT) compliance from 7%-70% to an impressive 95%-100% of specimens meeting the target TAT
- Direct the daily operational activities of the Microbiology department, both the technical and administrative operations
- Directly supervise, train, and mentor laboratory supervisors and have ownership and responsibility for all departmental staff
- Manage staff including recruiting & hiring qualified and enthusiastic employees
- Monitor department budgets, and department contacts, ensure adequate instrumentation coverage of the work volume and proper use of overtime
- Responsible for CAP, CLIA, ISO, and other accreditation
- Responsible for quality assurance and quality control evaluation
- Ensure all work is in accordance with state and Federal regulations, such as HIPPA, OSHA
- Ensure effective communication with leadership, clients, sales, and corporate operations, as well as direct reports and all departmental staff
- Resolve client inquiries and operational issues in a timely manner by consulting with the Medical Director, Technical Director, QA, other laboratory managers, discipline directors, laboratory directors or corporate operations.
Chemistry Laboratory Supervisor
LabCorp
2020.09 - 2021.10
- Oversaw daily operations of the Core Chemistry and Special Chemistry departments, ensuring laboratory tests were performed accurately and results were delivered promptly to meet the turnaround time (TAT) targets.
- Supervised, trained, and mentored laboratory employees, conducting competency assessments and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Streamlined operations for increased efficiency through regular process reviews and implementing necessary changes.
- Managed hiring, termination, performance evaluations, and the administration of policies and procedures.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Performed high-complexity laboratory procedures and quality control testing as needed; evaluated and validated new instruments and procedures, and conducted maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment and instruments.
- Ensured compliance with CAP, CLIA, ISO, and other accreditation standards.
- Ensured all operations adhered to state and federal regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
- Developed strong written and verbal communication skills by collaborating with various personalities across multiple disciplines to enhance teamwork.
Staff Scientist / Project Manager
Incysus Therapeutics
2019.03 - 2020.09
- Development of FDA-approved GMP-level assays for in-house drug safety and efficacy testing
- Cellular Therapy platforms design/manufacture, efficacy, and safety checking, cellular therapy injection
- Write SOPs, design project strategic plan, write study reports with data gleaned from experiments for publication and posters
- Improved research quality by implementing advanced data analysis techniques and innovative lab methodologies.
- Streamlined laboratory processes for increased efficiency and productivity in scientific experiments.
- Perform high complexity laboratory procedures, perform quality control testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting equipment and instruments
- Managed study projects, met and trained collaborated laboratory staff for combination drug therapy clinical trial studies
- Developed written and verbal communication skills from working with various personalities across multiple disciplines to enhance collaboration and teamwork.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to drive breakthrough discoveries in the scientific field.
- Developed novel experimental protocols, leading to more accurate and reliable results.
Medical Laboratory Scientist
UAB Hospital
2013.10 - 2018.10
- Cellular Therapy Laboratory Scientist for Stem Cell/Cord Blood/Whole Blood Apheresis/Storage/Transfusion service in NMDP (National Marrow Donor Program)
- Microbiology Laboratory Scientist highly specialty on TB testing and BSL-3 practice
- Utilized expertise in blood bank, chemistry, microbiology, hematology, and cellular therapy to help with the diagnosis of medical issues and help treatment for patients to keep patient safety
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by implementing standardized testing procedures and protocols.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information intact and completed to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards under FDA accreditation
- Increased patient satisfaction through timely and accurate diagnostic results.
- Performed high-complexity procedures and regular laboratory testing and quality controls within TAT with maximized accuracy precision, maintenance and troubleshooting equipment and instruments
- Assisted director for FDA, and CAP accreditation, understanding GLP and GMP standards for quality and safety.
Researcher Scientist
UAB Hospital
2011.12 - 2013.10
- Performed laboratory testing and trained intern student's laboratory techniques for research projects
- Wrote research papers, reports, reviews
- Developed and characterized rat ventricular myocyte with inducible ChR2 expression using optogenetic methods.
- Enhanced research quality by implementing advanced data analysis techniques and tools.
- Streamlined data collection processes for increased efficiency and accuracy in research findings.
- Developed innovative research methodologies, contributing to breakthrough discoveries in the field.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to conduct comprehensive studies and generate valuable insights.
- Managed multiple research projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
Postdoctoral Scientist
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine
2008.01 - 2009.05
- Working on multiple HIV infection-related projects
- Perform experiments and produce data and perform data analysis with SAS
- Overlapping studies with HCV infection.
- Increased research productivity by implementing efficient laboratory techniques and protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for advanced scientific breakthroughs and discoveries.
- Mentored graduate students through research projects, building their skills and contributing to their academic growth.
- Analyzed large datasets using statistical software, leading to more informed conclusions and actionable insights.
- Assisted faculty members in curriculum development related to postdoctoral programs, ensuring course content remains current and relevant to emerging trends in science.
- Performed accurate quantitative analysis of targeted data research, collection and report preparation.
Resident Physician Scientist
Hunan Provincial Hospital
2005.06 - 2008.01
- Physician Scientist Program
- Rotation in Pathology, internal medicine, and general surgery departments
- Help patients with diagnosis and treatment in a timely manner
- Public Health and Preventive Medicine.
- Improved patient care by developing comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Enhanced medical knowledge for residents by conducting regular educational seminars and workshops.
- Streamlined hospital procedures with efficient time management, reducing patient wait times and increasing satisfaction.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and continuity of care.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL08.2013
M.D. - Clinical Medicine
Hunan Medical University, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University
Changsha, Hunan06.2005
Skills
- Assay development and writing SOPs
- Teamwork/Collaboration
- Presentation and public speaking
- Quality Management
- Project Management
- Workflow continuous improvement
- Leadership and supervisory skills
- Clinical Laboratory Skills
- Patient safety as the priority and ultimate goal
- CLIA/CAP/FDA/ISO/OSHA regulations
Certification
- Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), ASCP, 246460
- CAP Inspector, CAP
Community Service
- 06/17-07/19, Vestavia Hills, United States, Praise Leader, Shades Mountain Baptist Church Chinese Group, De-escalated and resolved conflicts between local peoples and missionary representatives. Schedule and select praise person for each Sunday morning, coordinate pianist to choose music and songs for each Sunday morning. Direct and host two biggest events of year: thanksgiving party and Christmas party, including schedule, directions, coordinate all performances.
- 06/16-06/18, Birmingham, AL, Director of Teaching, Board Member, Yuren Chinese School at Birmingham, Crafted business plans that identified long term company goals and detailed smaller goals to keep organization on track. Managing inventory of school's equipment and properties and keeping books and records thereof. Assisting Principal in deciding on matters relating to hiring, evaluation and termination of teaching faculty. Overseeing and coordinating teachers' orientation, workshops, and meetings. Assisting Principal in deciding teachers' class assignments, teaching goals and standards. Promoting communication and exchange of successful teaching practices among teachers. Maintaining teachers' resume, teaching records, and performance evaluations to build talent pool for teachers' team. Keeping teachers' attendance records for accurate salary calculation and payment. Voicing any concerns and suggestions from teachers to the Board in timely manner.
Timeline
Laboratory Director
Oklahoma State Public Health Laboratory
2022.06 - Current
Microbiology Laboratory Manager
LabCorp
2021.10 - 2022.06
Chemistry Laboratory Supervisor
LabCorp
2020.09 - 2021.10
Staff Scientist / Project Manager
Incysus Therapeutics
2019.03 - 2020.09
Medical Laboratory Scientist
UAB Hospital
2013.10 - 2018.10
Researcher Scientist
UAB Hospital
2011.12 - 2013.10
Postdoctoral Scientist
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine
2008.01 - 2009.05
Resident Physician Scientist
Hunan Provincial Hospital
2005.06 - 2008.01
Master of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
University of Alabama At Birmingham
M.D. - Clinical Medicine
Hunan Medical University, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University
- Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), ASCP, 246460
- CAP Inspector, CAP
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