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Tashawnda Knisley

Portland,Oregon

Summary

Personable and detail-oriented candidate with foundational understanding of microbiology and laboratory techniques. Possesses strong knowledge in microbial cultures and identification, coupled with proficiency in laboratory safety protocols and equipment handling. Capable of contributing to accurate diagnostics and enhancing laboratory efficiency.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Technologist- Microbiology

Legacy Laboratory Services
08.2022 - 01.2024

Worked in all sections of bacteriology and molecular testing, while specializing in AFB


Clinical Histocompatibility Scientist

Eurofins Donor and Product Testing
05.2022 - 08.2022

Tested transplant donor and recipient samples for infectious diseases using EIA and NAAT testing platforms. Extracted DNA for genetic testing using automated and manual methods. Used LinkSeq platform and gel electrophoresis to identify alleles importnat to transplant compatibility.

AFB Lead, Supervisor

Laboratory Corporation of America
07.2006 - 11.2015

Worked as a tech-trainee, technologist, senior microbiologist, team lead, trainer, and supervisor while obtaining experience to become ASCP certified.


Education

B.S. - Microbiology

Ohio State University
04-2004

Skills

  • under general supervision, performs high complexity testing and evaluates results
  • writes and proofreads SOPs
  • performs and evaluates quality control procedures
  • performs preventative maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of lab instrumentation
  • experienced in plate reading in bacteriology and AFB
  • experienced with a number of identification and susceptibility testing systems, including Biomerieux and Bruker MALDI-tof instruments, BD Phoenix, Microscan, and Vitek
  • experienced with Versa Trek, BACT alert, Virtuo, MGIT, and BACTEC FX for the detection of blood pathogens and AFB
  • experienced in methods and instrumentation used in molecular microbiology, including the Nanosphere Verigene system, GeneXpert, and Biofire platforms, as well as manual DNA extraction and PCR

Certification

  • (M)ASCP
  • CA Clinical Microbiologist Scientist
  • HI Clinical Microbiologist Scientist

Timeline

Medical Technologist- Microbiology

Legacy Laboratory Services
08.2022 - 01.2024

Clinical Histocompatibility Scientist

Eurofins Donor and Product Testing
05.2022 - 08.2022

AFB Lead, Supervisor

Laboratory Corporation of America
07.2006 - 11.2015

B.S. - Microbiology

Ohio State University
Tashawnda Knisley