Sharmilah Andrade
San Jose,CA
Summary
Skilled Clinical Laboratory Scientist with expertise in specimen processing and a track record of achieving minimal error rates through attention to detail and effective communication. Demonstrated ability to enhance laboratory efficiency while adhering to GLP standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CGMBS)
Natera
San Carlos, CA
10.2023 - Current
- Isolated and extracted DNA patient samples from various specimens
- Verified accuracy of specimens prior to analysis and performed required tests efficiently.
- Analyzed clinical laboratory specimens using standard methods, achieving minimal error rates.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of laboratory methods and procedures for optimal performance.
- Maintained clean and organized workspace in compliance with GLP standards.
- Recognized and escalated equipment malfunctions while troubleshooting common errors.
Clinical Laboratory Associate
Natera
San Carlos, CA
10.2019 - 10.2023
- Assists in testing of patient samples according to standard operating procedure in an efficient manner with little to no errors
- Responsible for maintaining updated understanding and knowledge of methods performed in the lab
- Follows GLP (good laboratory practice): maintain cleans and organized work space
- Recognizes and escalates equipment malfunctions; troubleshoots common errors on the lab floor
- Performed routine maintenance on laboratory equipment including cleaning, sterilization, calibration, troubleshooting malfunctions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Molecular, Cell And Developmental Biology
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA06-2019
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Patient sample processing
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Time management
Certification
- MB(ASCP) CGMBS
Languages
English
Professional
Tagalog
Professional
Timeline
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CGMBS)
Natera
10.2023 - Current
Clinical Laboratory Associate
Natera
10.2019 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Molecular, Cell And Developmental Biology
University of California, Santa Cruz