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Salena Chang

Madison

Summary

Proactive and goal-orientated professional. Known for reliability, integrity and adaptability. Always seeking out new opportunities for self and career development and improvement! Highly enjoy working together as a team but I can also work well independently. Committed to deliver success to every team I work with.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Exact Sciences Laboratories
06.2023 - Current
  • Helping patients detect colorectal cancer risks by utilizing patient stool samples following standard operating procedures.
  • Prioritized DNA isolation, incubation and aspiration processes in preparation for molecular testing.
  • Performed moderate and high-complexity PCR and ELISA tests following standard operating procedures.
  • Performed and ran Hemoglobin bead based assays. Prepared patient stool samples which are analyzed in a quantitative ELISA test, determining the concentration of hemoglobin in a sample. Exact Sciences Analysis Software determines a positive or negative reportable result or invalid result.
  • Prepared reagents for molecular and hemoglobin runs.
  • Troubleshooting laboratory automation equipment, ensuring patient samples are within stability windows and monitoring for possible contamination.
  • Performed scalability testing for Cologuard Plus.

In Home Caregiver

Right At Home
03.2023 - 06.2023
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.

Microbiology Lab Technician

Merieux NutriSciences
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • Prepared samples for listeria and salmonella testing.
  • Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
  • Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
  • Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.

Home Care Aide

Capitol Lakes Assisted Living
03.2022 - 06.2022
  • Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
  • Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.

Caregiver

All Saints Assisted Living Memory Care
01.2021 - 11.2021
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.

Pharmacy Technician

Walgreen's Pharmacy
09.2020 - 11.2020
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
  • Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
  • Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.

Student Animal Research Technician

Uw School of Medicine and Public Health
07.2019 - 05.2020
  • Provided animal husbandry and care by feeding, watering and offering enrichment materials.
  • prepared mice for research specialists for further surgical examinations

Inclusion Facilitator

United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Dane County
06.2019 - 07.2019
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
  • Provided emotional support to students and families.

Customer Service Associate

Kohls Department Store
07.2017 - 01.2019
  • Handled billing and payment issues by following guidelines and resolving disputes.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.

Education

Bachelors of Science - Microbiology

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI
05.2023

Skills

  • Specimen collection
  • Data interpretation
  • Laboratory safety protocols
  • Laboratory information systems
  • Specimen processing
  • Time management
  • Reagent preparation
  • Teamwork
  • Adaptability

Languages

Hmong
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Exact Sciences Laboratories
06.2023 - Current

In Home Caregiver

Right At Home
03.2023 - 06.2023

Microbiology Lab Technician

Merieux NutriSciences
06.2022 - 09.2022

Home Care Aide

Capitol Lakes Assisted Living
03.2022 - 06.2022

Caregiver

All Saints Assisted Living Memory Care
01.2021 - 11.2021

Pharmacy Technician

Walgreen's Pharmacy
09.2020 - 11.2020

Student Animal Research Technician

Uw School of Medicine and Public Health
07.2019 - 05.2020

Inclusion Facilitator

United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Dane County
06.2019 - 07.2019

Customer Service Associate

Kohls Department Store
07.2017 - 01.2019

Bachelors of Science - Microbiology

University of Wisconsin-Madison

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