Thomas Foster
San Diego,CA
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician
Precision Diagnostics
02.2023 - Current
- Assisting Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLS) with a variety of functions associated with technical procedures
- Clinical functions include: Preparing and processing patient toxicology samples on multiple liquid handler platforms (Tecan & Hamilton) and performing multiple Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectroscopy (LCMS) assays on multiple platforms(Thermo Scientific & Shimadzu) based on sample type (urine, saliva, and blood) and testing ordered
- Preparing samples and performing high throughput urinalysis on Beckman Coulter Automated Urinalysis(AU) instrument
- Maintaining and troubleshooting LCMS/AU instruments to ensure timely workflow and delivery of data to CLS's
- Preparing and properly maintaining inventory of multiple solvents and reagents according to SOP's and safely discarding expired solvents and hazardous waste.
Clinical Laboratory Technician
Helix Laboratory
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Assisting Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLS) with a variety of functions associated with technical procedures
- Clinical functions include: Specimen processing, retrieval, and storage
- Preparing patient paperwork forms for volume and/or automated pipette dispensers, downloading files for CLS analysis and the operation of robotic systems used for coding and dispensing of agents and specimens
- Preparation of reagents according to SOP's and safely discarding expired reagents and hazardous waste.
Lab Assistant II
Biocept
San Diego
01.2014 - 11.2021
- Processing and accessioning orders based on requisitions received from client
- Ensuring stable workflow to other departments by reviewing and entering data and information provided by clients accurately
- Fully knowledgeable of individual client needs and requests for testing, including clinical research cases
- Preparation of documents, samples, and performing methods on Hamilton Microlab Star liquid handling instrument
- Processing whole blood samples, performing Cell Separation process, and preparing sample pellets for delivery to MEMS department, including pipetting and spiking specified reagents into patient samples per SOP
- Ensuring biohazard material is transported, handled, and disposed of safely and correctly per SOP guidelines
- Clerical and non-clinical duties in laboratory area and office.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mount Miguel High School
Spring Valley, CA06.2006
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
Precision Diagnostics
02.2023 - Current
Clinical Laboratory Technician
Helix Laboratory
01.2022 - 04.2022
Lab Assistant II
Biocept
01.2014 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
Mount Miguel High School
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