Sarah Khalil
Royal Oak
Summary
Experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist specializing in Microbiology and Infectious Disease diagnostics with extensive expertise in molecular testing, clinical microbiology workflows, quality assurance, and diagnostic instrumentation. Proven ability to support clinical and scientific initiatives through collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, interpretation of complex laboratory data, and delivery of accurate diagnostic results in high-volume clinical environments. Skilled in scientific communication, troubleshooting, workflow optimization, regulatory compliance, and supporting advancements in infectious disease diagnostics and patient care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist – Microbiology
Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital
Royal Oak, MI
07.2018 - Current
- Perform comprehensive microbiological analyses including culture reading, organism identification, and susceptibility testing for wound, CSF, respiratory, urine, and genital specimens.
- Conduct molecular and PCR-based diagnostic testing for infectious pathogens including Streptococcus Group B, C. difficile, Influenza, RSV, and SARS-CoV-2.
- Execute specialized infectious disease diagnostic assays including Rotavirus, Streptococcus Group A, Fecal Lactoferrin, and Cryptococcus neoformans testing.
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot advanced diagnostic instrumentation including Bactec, Cepheid, BioFire, BD Affirm, Vitek, Vitek MS, MicroScan and BD Max platforms.
- Analyzed test results to provide critical data for diagnosis and treatment decisions.
- Serve as a subject matter resource within the microbiology laboratory by supporting scientific interpretation, troubleshooting, and best laboratory practices.
- Support quality assurance and quality control initiatives through CAP and CLIA compliance, corrective action implementation, and documentation management.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to support timely, accurate diagnostic reporting and optimized patient outcomes.
- Contribute to workflow improvement initiatives and laboratory efficiency in a high-volume clinical environment.
- Support education and training of laboratory staff and peers on microbiology procedures, instrumentation, and testing protocols.
- Collaborated with medical staff to interpret results and enhance patient care pathways.
- Maintain current knowledge of emerging infectious disease trends, microbiology diagnostics, and molecular testing advancements.
Laboratory Assistant III – Microbiology
Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital
Royal Oak, MI
09.2013 - 09.2015
- Prepared, processed, and inoculated over 100 diverse patient biological samples according to established SOPs and laboratory standards per day.
- Supported microbiology diagnostic workflows through specimen integrity monitoring and discrepancy resolution.
- Assisted with quality assurance initiatives including temperature monitoring, media quality checks, and reagent validations.
- Prepared microbiological smears and stains utilizing automated and manual staining techniques.
- Collaborated with laboratory personnel to maintain efficient laboratory operations and regulatory compliance.
- Implemented quality control procedures to enhance accuracy of lab test outcomes.
- Handled hazardous materials responsibly following proper waste disposal procedures to minimize environmental impact.
Nurse Assistant – Nursing Resource Team
Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital
Royal Oak, MI
09.2006 - 09.2013
- Supported patient care across ICU, Pediatrics, Oncology, and Emergency Department units.
- Assisted with patient procedures, vital sign collection, surgical preparation, and clinical documentation using EMR systems.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support quality patient care delivery.
- Assisted nursing staff in providing patient care and support during daily activities.
- Monitored assigned patients and reported changes to nursing team for timely interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI2018
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition & Food Science
Wayne State University
Detroit, MISkills
- Infectious Disease & Microbiology Diagnostics expertise
- Molecular Diagnostics (PCR, BioFire, Cepheid, BD Max)
- Culture Reading, Organism Identification & Susceptibility Interpretation
- Scientific & Clinical Education Support
- Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance (CAP/CLIA)
- Instrument Troubleshooting & Maintenance
- Clinical Research & Diagnostic Support
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Workflow Optimization & Process Improvement
- LIS Systems & Data Integrity
- Scientific Communication & Presentation Support
- Infection control
- Team management & Collaboration
- Data analysis
- Instrument Calibration
- Data interpretation
Certification
- Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP), License #264769
- Continuing Maintenance Program (CMP), ASCP – Active Since 2018
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist – Microbiology
Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital
07.2018 - Current
Laboratory Assistant III – Microbiology
Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital
09.2013 - 09.2015
Nurse Assistant – Nursing Resource Team
Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital
09.2006 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition & Food Science
Wayne State University