Sammantha Davis
Chunchula,AL
Summary
Accomplished Medical Laboratory Scientist with maintaining safe and reliable lab environments. Known for delivering flawless diagnostic reports on tests ranging from antibody identification to manual diffs. Maintains strict adherence with prescribed safety protocols and regulatory guidelines for lab operations and subject privacy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Springhill Medical Center
Mobile, AL
05.2024 - Current
- Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
- Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.
- Maintained high levels of laboratory safety by adhering to strict guidelines and conducting regular safety audits.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance targets related to accuracy, efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction metrics within the lab setting.
- Increased patient satisfaction through timely and accurate diagnostic results.
- Maintained strict adherence to prescribed lab safety guidelines and operational instructions.
Lab Tech 2
Springhill Medical Center
Mobile, AL
11.2023 - 05.2025
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Conducted routine equipment maintenance, ensuring optimal performance and reducing downtime.
- Kept laboratory supplies prepared by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt.
Mohs Technician
Sunrise Dermatology
Mobile, AL
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Mohs technicians perform technical laboratory tests to assist in processing tissue of surgical specimens to obtain pathology slides for diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases, using knowledge of medical laboratory techniques, procedures, and equipment
- Prepares surgical skin specimens by grossing the tissue, freezing and cutting the tissue using a cryostat, mounting the sections on glass slides, and then staining the slides for examination and analysis
- This includes preparing frozen sections for Mohs and shave biopsies, along with some immunohistochemical techniques.
Chromatography Technician
Avanti Polar Lipids
Alabaster, AL
05.2021 - 03.2022
- The Chromatography Technician is responsible for executing the procedures and techniques associated with the chromatographic purification of pharmaceutical products
- Supports manufacturing by performing chromatographic separations.
- Ability to read, follow, and fill out an SOP and guidelines for each product produced.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Chemistry Lab Assistant
University of Alabama Freshman Chemistry Department
Tuscaloosa, AL
08.2017 - 05.2021
- Daily tasks within this job were preparing and organizing chemical orders, creating and navigating an inventory system, and collecting/ passing out glassware and equipment for the labs
- Helped organize semester duties for lab TAs and setting up course material
- Also helped with any task the Lab Coordinator requested
- I am knowledgeable on the guidelines for chemical spills/ cleanup, chemical storage, and the handling of chemicals.
- Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers/vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment, supporting uninterrupted research progress.
- Provided thorough training for incoming lab assistants, ensuring proper use of equipment and adherence to safety guidelines.
Education
Bachelor's - Medical Laboratory Sciences
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL05.2024
Bachelor's - Chemistry
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2021
Skills
- Specimen handling
- Quality Control
- Urinalysis
- Specimen Processing
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Reagent Preparation
- Patient confidentiality
- Microbiology Techniques
- Equipment Maintenance
- Serology Procedures
- Hematology
- Laboratory Management
- Data Analysis
- Documentation skills
- Instrument Calibration
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Springhill Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
Lab Tech 2
Springhill Medical Center
11.2023 - 05.2025
Mohs Technician
Sunrise Dermatology
03.2022 - 08.2023
Chromatography Technician
Avanti Polar Lipids
05.2021 - 03.2022
Chemistry Lab Assistant
University of Alabama Freshman Chemistry Department
08.2017 - 05.2021
Bachelor's - Medical Laboratory Sciences
The University of West Florida
Bachelor's - Chemistry
The University of Alabama