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Taylor Anderson

Lehi,Utah

Summary

Adept Medical Technologist utilizes laboratory testing expertise to diagnose and assess conditions. Accurately identifies test results and formulates informed treatment suggestions. Seasoned operator of sophisticated laboratory equipment verifies optimal patient care.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Medical Technologist

University Of Utah Health
02.2023 - Current
  • Completed comprehensive diagnostic testing of blood, serum and other body fluids.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide timely and accurate data for patient treatment plans.
  • Performed laboratory testing on flow cytometers, MiSeqs, and Illumina machines.
  • Increased efficiency by troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and performing routine maintenance tasks as needed.
  • Ensured timely reporting of critical results to healthcare providers, allowing for swift interventions in life-threatening situations.

Chemist/Microbiologist

Unified State Laboratories (Newborn Screening Lab)
8 2019 - 02.2023
  • Prepared test solutions, extractions, and reagents to conduct analysis on LC MS/MS for metabolic disorders on Waters and SCIEX platforms
  • Conducted PCR testing for cystic fibrosis screening
  • Developed, improved, and customized products, equipment, formulas, processes, and analytical methods
  • Helped to manage chemical inventory and handled ordering new laboratory supplies
  • Assisted in assay development for lysosomal storage disorders
  • Worked on data harmonization project in conjunction with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for international newborn screening programs.

Research Lab Assistant

Utah Valley University
05.2018 - 11.2019
  • Assisted in performing laboratory tests including pre- and post-analytic phases
  • Performed protein assays, electrophoresis gels, titrations, absorbance analysis, LC MS/MS analysis on Thermo Scientific platforms, and mass spectrometer analysis producing reliable results and interpreting data.

Chemist

Summit Nutritional Laboratory
01.2019 - 08.2019
  • Performed chemistry testing such as NIR scanning, HPLC sample preparation, ICP sample preparation, and wet chemistry quality testing
  • Assisted in microbiology laboratory plating, media preparation, and running samples on BioLumx
  • Assisted in revising/updating and writing SOP’s.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Biology

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Skills

  • Laboratory techniques

  • Analytical Skills

  • Data Interpretation

  • Immunology knowledge

  • High Complexity Testing

  • Word suite proficiency

  • C and Java programming knowledge

Certification

Lifeguard

Publications

Prospective identification by neonatal screening of patients with guanidinoacetate methyltransferase deficiency, Molecular Genetics and Metabolism, July 2021

References

Available on request

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Collaborated with team of 7 in the development of Newborn Screening Data Harmonization.

Software

C

Java

Interests

Genetics

Bioinformatics

Rare Diseases

Timeline

Medical Technologist

University Of Utah Health
02.2023 - Current

Chemist

Summit Nutritional Laboratory
01.2019 - 08.2019

Research Lab Assistant

Utah Valley University
05.2018 - 11.2019

Chemist/Microbiologist

Unified State Laboratories (Newborn Screening Lab)
8 2019 - 02.2023

Bachelor of Science - Human Biology

Utah State University

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