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Sara Hooper

Frederick,MD

Summary

Diligent problem-solver that embraces and evolves unique perspectives in ways that enrich the workplace experience with primary focus to team safety. Leverages altruistic personality and manufacturing expertise to execute job functions with precision and accuracy. Excellent communicator with focus on results.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Scientist II

Eurofins Professional Scientific Services
08.2023 - 04.2025

Operator II

Thermo Fisher
11.2020 - 08.2023
  • Ability to adapt, lead initiatives, and implement sustainable changes in procedure that increase production yield and reduce variation.
  • Author work instructions, reports, and relevant documents necessary to perform procedures while in adherence to FDA guidelines.
  • Pursue professional enrichment by embracing continuous process improvement methodologies and questioning the status quo.
  • Take ownership of safety and quality by collaborating closely with EHS (Environment Health and Safety) and MSE (Manufacturing Science and Engineering), escalating concerns, reconciling hazardous conditions, and securing safe lab conditions.
  • Conduct safety/quality inspections and author clear/concise reports
  • Perform quality visual and actual yield weight checks to ensure consistent quality products.
  • Experience in trouble-shooting, assembling components, and feeding raw material into manual and semi-automated machinery.

Lab Accessioner

Gene Dx
08.2020 - 10.2020
  • Triage and handle biological specimens using strict aseptic technique.
  • Manually record patient demographic and testing information into LIMs (laboratory information management system) with accuracy.

Software Support Specialist

Intuit
11.2019 - 04.2020
  • Apply defined practices, procedures and company policies to troubleshoot, resolve issues and address routine tax support customer questions.
  • Represent the Intuit brand and spirit by demonstrating empathy for the customer, empowering and partnering with the customer, personalizing the experience, and providing them with the confidence to utilize the software.

Scheduling Coordinator

Mary Washington Hospital
07.2018 - 09.2019
  • Utilize Epic Hyperspace program to schedule radiology exams according to written or verbal doctor's orders.
  • Advise patients of preparatory protocols for ultrasounds, CTs, and MRIs.
  • Proactively identify scheduling issues and develop quick solutions to promote efficiency and enhance patient care.

Medical Records Technician

Cardiac Associates
06.2017 - 07.2018
  • Fulfill and submit requests for release of medical records in adherence to HIPPA
  • Manually maintain, locate, classify, and upload paper records into electronic management record system
  • Assist in amending dictations and doctor's notes

Education

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Frederick Community College
Frederick, MD
05.2013

High School Diploma -

Governor Thomas Johnson High School
Frederick, MD
05.2008

Skills

  • Certified in adult and pediatric first aid/CPR/AED
  • Hazardous Waste/Spill Response Expert
  • Kaizen Project Management
  • Technical Writing (GDP, SOPs, work instructions, investigational reports: CAPA, deviations, safety/data/quality risk analysis)
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Aseptic Technique/Sterile Processing
  • Manual and Semi-Automated Machine Operator

Timeline

Scientist II

Eurofins Professional Scientific Services
08.2023 - 04.2025

Operator II

Thermo Fisher
11.2020 - 08.2023

Lab Accessioner

Gene Dx
08.2020 - 10.2020

Software Support Specialist

Intuit
11.2019 - 04.2020

Scheduling Coordinator

Mary Washington Hospital
07.2018 - 09.2019

Medical Records Technician

Cardiac Associates
06.2017 - 07.2018

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Frederick Community College

High School Diploma -

Governor Thomas Johnson High School

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