Samantha Fry
Cold Spring,KY
Summary
Results-driven management professional with proven ability to lead teams to success. Strong focus on team collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes. Adept at strategic planning, process improvement, and fostering culture of accountability and excellence. Known for adaptability and consistently meeting changing organizational needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager of Laboratory Operations
BrightView
12.2022 - Current
- Manage a 24/7 laboratory with 13 Shimadzu LCMS instruments, 4 IR instruments, and 2 Tecan instruments for drug confirmation, ethanol testing, and drug screening
- Supervise a team of 13 employees across 4 shifts, ensuring efficient workflows, high-quality results, and adherence to compliance standards
- Keep track of laboratory inventory, including consumables and reagents, while maintaining a stable budget to support operational needs
- Optimized laboratory turnaround time from 22 days to approximately 4 days, significantly improving efficiency and client satisfaction
- Perform technical maintenance on LCMS instruments and validated various laboratory equipment, contributing to smooth operation and minimal downtime
- Built out the entire LIMBs system as the system administrator, preparing the laboratory for independent operations and enhancing data management workflows
- Trained in LCMS engineering by Chemquant and Tecan maintenance, script writing, and coding
- Developed and implemented a mentorship program, fostering skill development and career growth within the team
- Assisted in the startup and launch of multiple labs, providing managerial coverage and expertise during early operational stages
Laboratory Supervisor
BrightView
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Trained scientific staff and managed the extraction of up to 300 patient specimens daily for confirmation and ethanol testing
- Completed initial, mid-cycle, and annual competencies for scientific staff to ensure high standards of performance and compliance
- Provided support for the IR team, including instrument maintenance, testing, and data acceptance
- Monitored laboratory inventory to avoid supply shortages while staying within budget constraints
- Played a key role in ensuring compliance and accuracy in test results
Scientist I
BrightView
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Conducted daily maintenance on Shimadzu LCMS instrumentation, ensuring optimal performance and reliability
- Performed system suitability tests, calibrator checks, and created internal stock solutions to ensure batch success
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Leadership and Innovation
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, Minor in Psychology
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH05.2021
Skills
- LCMS instrument maintenance
- Deep cleaning
- PMs
- Method development
- Data analysis
- Team management
- Mentorship program development
- 360 feedback-driven leadership
- Mentoring from VP-level leadership
- Instrument validation
- Process optimization
- Multi-method testing
- Drug confirmation
- Ethanol testing
- Drug screening
- LIMBs system administration
- Data management workflows
- Independent lab setup
- Monitoring consumables and reagents
- Maintaining budgets
- Avoiding shortages
- CLIA regulations
- Quality assurance
- Documentation
- Script writing
- Coding for Tecan instruments
Certification
- CLIA General Supervisor (Certified)
- Tecan Maintenance, Script Writing, and Coding (Trained)
- LCMS Engineering by Chemquant (Trained)
Accomplishments
- Received an exceptionally high 360-degree performance rating from team members in 2024.
- Successfully implemented a mentorship program that increased staff retention and skill development.
- Optimized lab turnaround time from 22 days to 4 days, enhancing productivity and service delivery.
- Mentored by the Vice President of Laboratory Operations for 2 years, gaining insight into high-level laboratory leadership.
- Played a pivotal role in the launch and operational success of several laboratory facilities.
- Designed and implemented the LIMBs system to prepare the lab for independent operations.
Timeline
Manager of Laboratory Operations
BrightView
12.2022 - Current
Laboratory Supervisor
BrightView
06.2022 - 12.2022
Scientist I
BrightView
05.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, Minor in Psychology
University of Cincinnati
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Leadership and Innovation
Northern Kentucky University
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