Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Shannon Hamilton, MT (ASCP)

Seattle,WA

Summary

Experienced Clinical Laboratory Science and Medical Technology Professional (MT, ASCP). Accomplished in Medical Laboratory testing; development, evaluation, validation, performance and technical troubleshooting. Quality-driven team player, strong interdisciplinary communicator and educator. 25 years of industry expertise.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Regional Account Manager

Interpace Diagnostics
04.2023 - 01.2024
  • Maintained strong client relationships by regularly bridging communication between medical providers and pathology labs. Resolved any issues affecting patient clinical pathology results.
  • Achieved regional sales targets by developing strategic plans and executing effective account management practices.

Pandemic Educator and Lecturer

Volunteer
02.2020 - 02.2022
  • Educating and translating knowledge to providers, clinical scientists, other relevant industries and the general public.
  • Used a variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.

Clinical Laboratory Scientist 2

University Of Medical Center
06.1997 - 05.2015
  • Designed, validated and performed high to low complexity Laboratory Developed Tests (LDT's) for clinical diagnostic use.
  • Evaluated commercial diagnostics testing kit performance for manufacturers against known gold standard LDT testing methodology prior to FDA approval.
  • Resolved any test performance issues (LDT and commercial test kits) independently or in conjunction with manufacturer's technical support experts.
  • Evaluated commercial FDA approved diagnostic test kits, validated and implemented best performer for clinical diagnostics.
  • Drug and Vaccine Clinical Trials (laboratory and human clinical trial scientist and research study coordinator)
  • Guest Lecturer and Lab instructor, University of WA Medical School: Laboratory Medicine Residents, Medical Students and Laboratory Medicine undergraduates.
  • Collaborated routinely with inpatient/outpatient patient care team, Laboratory Medicine divisions and other relevant departments (local or nationwide).
  • Operated, maintained, ensured QC and troubleshooted Clinical lab analyzers in accordance internal and external regulations.
  • Prepared and participated in annual CAP inspections and FDA audits (as needed).
  • Maintained Certification with American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) in MT, Medical Technology (MLS, Medical Laboratory Scientist).

Education

B.S. Medical Technology - Medical Laboratory Science

University of Washington
Seattle, WA
06.1997

Skills

  • Molecular Diagnostics
  • Clinical Laboratory Testing
  • Interdisciplinary Communication
  • Validation Protocols
  • Clinical Pathology
  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • Regulatory Standards
  • Laboratory Instrumentation
  • CAP and FDA Compliance
  • Technical Writing
  • Creative Solutions
  • External Audits
  • Clinical Trials and Research
  • Quality Assurance and Control Programs
  • Microsoft Office
  • Proprietary Technical Software
  • Lab Information Systems and Computer Databases

Certification

  • MT ASCP- Medical Technologist (All Disciplines) American Society for Clinical Pathology, 1997 to present

Timeline

Regional Account Manager

Interpace Diagnostics
04.2023 - 01.2024

Pandemic Educator and Lecturer

Volunteer
02.2020 - 02.2022

Clinical Laboratory Scientist 2

University Of Medical Center
06.1997 - 05.2015

B.S. Medical Technology - Medical Laboratory Science

University of Washington