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RYAN RICH

Topeka

Summary

Detail-oriented Biochemist with 3.5+ years of experience in regulated clinical laboratories and a strong foundation in molecular biology techniques. Skilled in PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, and gene cloning, with hands-on experience troubleshooting instrumentation and maintaining compliance in CAP-certified labs. Completed a senior capstone research project on beta-galactosidase cloning. Seeking to utilize my lab experience to broaden my skill set and help the company achieve their goal

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT)

UKHS St. Francis Campus
03.2024 - Current
  • Perform high-throughput urinalysis and coagulation testing using Iris iQ200 and ACL TOP analyzers in a CAP regulated lab.
  • Support microbiology operations through sterile sample setup and initial culturing protocols.
  • Troubleshoot instrument errors and resolve workflow interruptions, reducing downtime by 30%.
  • Accurate reporting in Epic Beaker.
  • Ensure complete, audit-ready documentation of all testing and incident reports.
  • Maintained laboratory equipment to ensure accurate results.

Microbiology Specimen Processor

LMH Health
05.2022 - 03.2024
  • Independently conducted all hospital-wide PCR-based molecular testing using the Verigene system.
  • Prepared and processed 50+ microbiology samples daily, including DNA/RNA PCR testing.
  • Ensured contamination-free workflows and 100% accurate sample labeling.
  • Managed data entry and verification through Cerner Millennium LIMS.

Specimen Processor

LMH Health
11.2021 - 05.2022
  • Accessioned, labeled, and processed over 200 specimens.
  • Used centrifugation and aliquoting techniques to prepare clean samples for analysis.
  • Maintained compliance with safety and quality protocols across all stages of sample routing.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry

Southern Virginia University
Buena Vista, VA
05.2020

Skills

  • Molecular Biology: PCR, DNA/RNA isolation, gene cloning (beta-galactosidase), enzyme assays
  • Instrumentation: Verigene, Iris iQ200, ACL TOP, HPLC (basic familiarity)
  • Quality & Compliance: CAP compliance, deviation tracking, root cause analysis, SOP adherence, GMP familiarity
  • Systems: LIMS (Epic Beaker, Cerner Millennium), Microsoft Office
  • Lab Operations: Sample prep, microbial culture processing
  • Quality control management
  • Result reporting
  • Laboratory equipment maintenance
  • Adaptable to change
  • Laboratory safety protocols
  • Data interpretation
  • Molecular diagnostics

Timeline

Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT)

UKHS St. Francis Campus
03.2024 - Current

Microbiology Specimen Processor

LMH Health
05.2022 - 03.2024

Specimen Processor

LMH Health
11.2021 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry

Southern Virginia University

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