SUWANI FERNANDO
SAN ANTONIO,TX
Summary
Dedicated professional with a commitment and passion for service. Experience in clinical laboratory, research, operations management, human resources, and public speaking. Skilled in problem solving, working under pressure, and adapting. Effective in guiding and motivating teams to meet organizational success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist
University Health Hospital
04.2023 - Current
- Obtained competency on all assigned areas of the Core Laboratory
- Perform pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical processing of specimens maintaining fidelity to turn around times and accuracy
- Streamline workflow by maintaining a well-organized and efficient work environment
- Maintain strict adherence to prescribed lab safety guidelines
- Mentor new staff members and interns, providing training on laboratory techniques.
- Continuous development of skills utilizing continuing education resources
Business Manager
CDNA Ventures, LLC
01.2018 - 03.2023
- Identified investment opportunities for acquisition
- Oversaw financial operations, executed contracts, and provided high quality customer service
Lecturer
Australian College of Business and Technology
03.2013 - 10.2014
- Delivered lectures in Introduction to Finance and Economics
- Provided assessments and delivered evaluated materials expeditiously
- Provided additional educational resources for students to enhance knowledge of subjects
Operations Manager
Gardenia (Pvt.) LTD.
05.2011 - 10.2014
- Oversaw daily operations and management of employees
- Worked with stakeholders to plan future growth, manage finances, and marketing
- Worked with HR to set performance goals for staff, interview and select new employees.
Sr. Research Associate
Lockheed Martin/NIH (NIAID)
06.2008 - 03.2011
- Performed immunoassays and verified results on human high priority specimens following standard operating protocols along with other ongoing trials.
- Performed statistical analysis of data, prepared reports, and maintained detailed documentation.
- Conducted R&D to create standard operating procedures for immunoassays
- Trained and certified staff in foreign laboratory (Mali) for annual accreditation
- Revised and rewrote programs for robotic liquid handling systems in the Laboratory of Malaria Immunology and Vaccinology
- Conducted research on efficiency of new laboratory instruments for acquisition and provided training
- Obtained annual certification of standard operating protocols
- Compiled monthly work status reports
- Obtained bids for supplies and maintained inventory.
Research Scientist/Production Manager
Imagilin Technology, LLC
12.2007 - 05.2008
- Performed R&D to expand probiotic product line
- Supervised production, performed quality control, trained and mentored staff.
- Coordinated import of raw materials and export of product
- Presented scientific research findings and presentation of product line in various conferences
- Provided high quality customer service
Laboratory Technician
Imagilin Technology, LLC
02.2006 - 11.2007
- Conducted R&D, analyzed, and interpreted data
- Systematically characterized and compared proprietary product with competitive products using microbiological analysis
- Maintained inventory of supplies, performed quality control on laboratory instruments.
Internship
NYU Langone Medical Center
06.2004 - 08.2004
- Successfully completed internship in the clinical laboratory
- Trained in performing body fluid analysis, coagulation, CBC, differentials, urinalysis, body fluid analysis including usage of automated liquid handling systems.
Education
MBA -
Edith Cowan University
Master of Science - Biomedical Science
Hood College
Bachelor of Science - Health Science (Medical Laboratory Science)
Hunter College of The City University of New York
Skills
- Strong Commitment to Patient Service
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Detail Oriented and Strength in Planning
- Training and Mentoring
- Lab Operations and Safety
References
Available upon request
Certification
- AMT - Medical Laboratory Scientist
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist
University Health Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Business Manager
CDNA Ventures, LLC
01.2018 - 03.2023
Lecturer
Australian College of Business and Technology
03.2013 - 10.2014
Operations Manager
Gardenia (Pvt.) LTD.
05.2011 - 10.2014
Sr. Research Associate
Lockheed Martin/NIH (NIAID)
06.2008 - 03.2011
Research Scientist/Production Manager
Imagilin Technology, LLC
12.2007 - 05.2008
Laboratory Technician
Imagilin Technology, LLC
02.2006 - 11.2007
Internship
NYU Langone Medical Center
06.2004 - 08.2004
MBA -
Edith Cowan University
Master of Science - Biomedical Science
Hood College
Bachelor of Science - Health Science (Medical Laboratory Science)
Hunter College of The City University of New York
- AMT - Medical Laboratory Scientist
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