Sarah M. Cyrus

Master of science in chemical and biochemical science with emphasize on clinical science. As a science-based person having strong background working in chemistry and clinical labs. Over two-year experience as a research assistant in chemistry lab. Established, developed, and validated analytical testing methods, calibrating and troubleshooting, tested equipment, interpreted chromatograms and reported scientific results. Prepared SOPs and technical documents for clinical trial application and labeling requirements. As a lab technician performed difficult technical procedures and allied duties related to the function of a service laboratory; maintains laboratory area and equipment. Performs a variety of laboratory tasks related to processing specimens, computer/clerical duties, routine lab maintenance, and supply distribution. Completed medical lab technology program at Kirkwood in 2021 and started new career as a medical technologist at UIHC core laboratory. As a MLT Performs quantitative and qualitative analysis for both waived and moderately complex testing on laboratory clinical and research biological specimens such as blood, tissue, and body fluids, calibrates, conducts routine maintenance, and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation.

• Graduated with the highest GPA from MLT program from Kirkwood College and won several scholarships during the program
• Being on Dean list for four semester during the MLT program
• Being elected as a candidate to represent Clinical Laboratory Science Professional from the state of Iowa in the upcoming edition of Who's Who in America
• Project: Study feasibility of changing crops pattern in Northwest of India to reduce ground water depletion (University of Iowa)
• Research: Published Literature review on Black carbon and its impact on climate change under supervision of Professor Carmichael
• Assess the health effects of airborne contaminants
• Taking Physical-Chemical Environmental Process Fundamentals for wastewater treatment courses
• Reaction Kinetics, Reactor Engineering, and Mass Balances

Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP)