Seema Malhotra
94 Chestnut St.,NJ
Summary
To obtain a Management position in the medical field.
Multi-talented Lab manager consistently rewarded for success in planning and operational improvements. Experience in policy development and staff management procedures positively impacting overall morale and productivity.
Results-driven scientific professional with robust background in laboratory management and focus on precision and efficiency. Brings history of successful leadership and operational effectiveness. Known for teamwork, adaptability, and fostering collaborative environments. Expertise in regulatory compliance and laboratory process optimization.
Collaborative leader partners with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Innovative technology professional with several years of diverse experience. Skilled in enhancing systems and aligning technical solutions with business objectives. Proven success in leading projects from start to finish and contributing to organizational growth and success.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Lab Manager (Microbiology)
Quest Diagnostics
Clifton, NJ
07.2020 - Current
- Supervised laboratory workflows and enforced adherence to safety and quality regulations during daily operations.
- Directed scheduling and resource distribution to streamline operational processes.
- Designed and applied standard operating procedures to improve efficiency in laboratory operations.
- Trained and mentored staff to enhance laboratory operations and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
- Executed validation and deployment of micro automation to support streamlined workflows.
- Conducted thorough validation and implementation of water testing methodologies to assess environmental quality.
Lab Supervisor (Microbiology)
Quest Diagnostics
Teterboro, NJ
09.2016 - Current
- Monitored staff actions and laboratory procedures to uphold compliance
- Executed corrective actions when test controls were outside specified limits.
- Ensured patient specimens are processed according to priority and results are released within published TAT.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving Client problem tracking (CPTs) issues.
- Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
- Resolved client problems, improved operations and provided exceptional client support.
- Led Microbiology team in delivery of Shin kaizen project, resulting in a 3P design for Microbiology lab at Clifton.
Medical Technologist QC
Quest Diagnostics
Teterboro, NJ
07.2013 - 03.2016
- Participated in essential quality improvement programs to maintain accurate and timely laboratory testing and meet customer needs.
- Trained and oriented new medical technologists to perform and interpret tests.
- Established and monitored quality assurance programs and activities to maintain accuracy of laboratory results.
- Participated in procedure and instrument development activities.
- Prepared the lab and participated in Regulatory agency inspections. Worked on inspection responses. Minimized the inspection deficiency numbers to minimum for Microbiology.
Medical Technologist, Microbiology
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC
Teterboro, NJ
05.2009 - 07.2013
- Followed the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established levels of performance.
- Followed the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient results.
- Maintained records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimen.
- Trained and oriented new medical technologists to perform and interpret tests.
- Participated in essential quality improvement programs to maintain accurate and timely laboratory testing and meet customer needs.
- Participated in procedure and instrument development activities.
Medical Lab Technician Microbiology
Quest Diagnostics
Teterboro, NJ
07.2000 - 05.2009
- Worked in Virology section of the laboratory.
- Followed the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing.
- Completed records for the test performed.
Med Lab Technician Microbiology
HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY AND MEDICAL CENTER
Hackensack, NJ
04.2000 - 07.2000
- Worked in Microbiology Dept.
- Followed laboratory's policies for specimen handling and processing, test analyses and reporting.
- Reviewed and released test results.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Phlebotomist
ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER
Englewood, NJ
09.1999 - 04.2000
- Followed laboratory's policy for scheduling and performing venipuncture on inpatients as well as outpatients.
- Helped in Microbiology Dept with plating, vitek, staining , setting up and reading API's.
Phlebotomist
PASCACK VALLEY HOSPITAL
Westwood, NJ
05.1996 - 09.1999
- Scheduled and performed homedraws on disabled patients otherwise unable to come to the hospital.
Phlebotomist
CLIN PATH LABORATORIES
Bloomfield, NJ
06.1994 - 12.1995
- Assisted in routine tests of laboratory.
- Participated actively in blood fairs conducted by the laboratories.
- Independently handled blood drawing facility in Irvington, NJ.
Medical Laboratory Technician
JAIPUR GOLDEN HOSPITAL
New Delhi, India, NJ, India
10.1991 - 07.1993
- Worked as a trainee in Hematology, Chemistry,Bacteriology, Histopathology, and Blood Bank sections of the laboratory.
- Assisted in routine testing on blood, urine and stool for pathological examinations.
- Helped in preparation of different media for Microbiology cultures.
- Assisted pathology team with skilled analyses by preparing tissue samples.
Education
Associate - Medical Laboratory Technology
Bergen Community College GPA 3.9
Paramus, NJ05.2000
Diploma - Medical Laboratory Technology
Jaipur Golden Hospital
New Delhi, India05.1993
BS - Science
NJSA Govt College
Kapurthala, India07.1989
Bachelor of Science - BS in Education
MGN College of Education
Kapurthala08.1990
Skills
- Scheduling
- Data Analysis
- Assay development
- Operational improvement
- Project organization
- Problem resolution
- Business operations
- Customer service
- Supervision
- Team building
- Relationship development
- Communications
- Process improvement
- Team management
- Data management
- Employee supervision
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 35 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 12 in the development of 3PShin Kaizen for Clifton Microbiology lab.
- Collaborated with Best Practice Team in the development of EMQC (Electronic Microbiology Quality Control)
Timeline
Sr. Lab Manager (Microbiology)
Quest Diagnostics
07.2020 - Current
Lab Supervisor (Microbiology)
Quest Diagnostics
09.2016 - Current
Medical Technologist QC
Quest Diagnostics
07.2013 - 03.2016
Medical Technologist, Microbiology
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC
05.2009 - 07.2013
Medical Lab Technician Microbiology
Quest Diagnostics
07.2000 - 05.2009
Med Lab Technician Microbiology
HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY AND MEDICAL CENTER
04.2000 - 07.2000
Phlebotomist
ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER
09.1999 - 04.2000
Phlebotomist
PASCACK VALLEY HOSPITAL
05.1996 - 09.1999
Phlebotomist
CLIN PATH LABORATORIES
06.1994 - 12.1995
Medical Laboratory Technician
JAIPUR GOLDEN HOSPITAL
10.1991 - 07.1993
Associate - Medical Laboratory Technology
Bergen Community College GPA 3.9
Diploma - Medical Laboratory Technology
Jaipur Golden Hospital
BS - Science
NJSA Govt College
Bachelor of Science - BS in Education
MGN College of Education