Sandra Rojas
Madison,AL
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Associate, Histology
Discovery Life Sciences
01.2021 - Current
- Sectioning of human tissue for microscopic evaluation using routine histology procedures including embedding, microtomy, and hematoxylin and eosin staining and slide preparation
- Sectioning of RNA-free microscopic slides and paraffin for nucleic acid isolation downstream applications
- Collaborate with pathologists, laboratory services, IT and project managers to identify, troubleshoot and resolve problems
- Collaborate with company departments, clients, and vendors through email and video meetings in a professional manner
- Packages tissues, slides and blocks for transportation
- Maintained a safe working environment through strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Troubleshoot experimental issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions for improved outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements through meticulous record keeping and documentation practices.
- Managed inventory levels of lab consumables, ensuring continuous availability for ongoing experiments.
Laboratory Associate, Cell Processing Lab
Discovery Life Sciences
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Tumor cell isolation
- Leukocyte isolation
- Process plasma, serum and whole blood
- Run cell counts on specimens and calculate freezing media volume and aliquot amounts
- Utilize a variety of laboratory equipment including, centrifuge, dissociator, and cellometer
- Process blood products and human tissue using universal precautions
- Centrifuge blood products to separate cells or plasma
- Isolate PBMCs according to protocol
- Use appropriate decontamination procedures to clean equipment and laboratory areas
- Cryopreserve primary cells
- Measure cell viability using manual and automated systems
- Follow company policies and procedures, including safety and/or universal precautions
- Working knowledge of universal precautions, bloodborne pathogens, and handling human specimens
- Knowledge of aseptic techniques to maintain sterility and avoid cross-contamination
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
Donor Clinic, Site Operation Associate
Discovery Life Sciences
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Provide outstanding customer service by answering incoming calls, providing screening and donor information and education
- Answer all inbound informational calls from interested potential donors
- Conduct donor follow up to confirm scheduling and appointment information
- Confirm new donor appointments and rescheduling appointments, canceling unnecessary donor appointments
- Provide service excellence through courteous, accessible and professional engagement
- Make changes to patient charts with updated medical history
- Review informed consent with donors
Pathology Laboratory, Gross Room Tech
Huntsville Hospital
12.2018 - 03.2020
- Enter specimens into the system accurately and thoroughly throughout the entire process
- Accession samples
- Perform Bone marrow collection procedures from patients with in the hospital
- Operates, cleans, and sterilizes laboratory equipment, glassware, instruments and workstation
- Disposes of hazardous chemical wastes per regulatory guidelines
Phlebotomist
Huntsville Hospital
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Organizes and maintains adequate phlebotomy supplies for daily operations
- Wear appropriate protective clothing and equipment as appropriate
- Collect and store specimens according to established procedures
- Collection techniques including butterfly needles and straight needles
- Package specimens for transportation according to specified temperature, place samples in appropriate collection containers, label samples according to different procedures as outlined by specific protocols deemed necessary for maintaining integrity of the specimens
Education
Certificate - Histologic Technician Certificate Program
Harford Community College
Bel Air, MD03-2022
Associate of Science - LIFE SCIENCE
Calhoun Community College
Tanner, AL12-2020
Certificate - Phlebotomy Technician Program
Calhoun Community College
Tanner, AL10-2017
Timeline
Laboratory Associate, Histology
Discovery Life Sciences
01.2021 - Current
Laboratory Associate, Cell Processing Lab
Discovery Life Sciences
08.2020 - 08.2021
Donor Clinic, Site Operation Associate
Discovery Life Sciences
03.2020 - 08.2020
Pathology Laboratory, Gross Room Tech
Huntsville Hospital
12.2018 - 03.2020
Phlebotomist
Huntsville Hospital
12.2017 - 12.2018
Certificate - Histologic Technician Certificate Program
Harford Community College
Associate of Science - LIFE SCIENCE
Calhoun Community College
Certificate - Phlebotomy Technician Program
Calhoun Community College
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