Victoria Fairchild
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Knowledgeable Laboratory Supervisor adept at setting effective policies to optimize productivity, reduce errors and increase efficiency. Demonstrated track record of success with 5 years of experience in a laboratory environment, almost 2 of which have been in a management position.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
Certificationa
Work History
Laboratory Supervisor
Louisiana State University
07.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures to verify quality control.
- Provided technical guidance and training to laboratory staff.
- Conducted research experiments to test and validate new technologies.
- Collected, prepared and examined specimens using variety of instruments, histologic and molecular techniques.
- Oversaw in-depth laboratory inspections and contributed to favorable outcomes.
- Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
- Organized lab meetings and project presentations.
- Assisted with development and administration of laboratory budgets.
Clinical Research Assistant
Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Screened patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
- Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
- Participated in initiation visits and investigator meetings, implementing trials in accordance with study timelines and budgets.
- Gathered, processed, and shipped lab specimens.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
Lab Assistant
Clinicore
08.2019 - 03.2021
- Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
- Collected specimen from patients for testing (including blood draws).
- Logged samples correctly into computerized tracking system.
- Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.
- Safely prepared reagents, compounds and lab test solutions.
- Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and completing daily temperature/humidity logs.
- Reported test results to physicians in a timely manner based on diagnostic priority.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA12.2018
Skills
- Equipment Management
- Lab Safety
- Regulatory Compliance
- Team Management
- Flow Cytometry
- Inventory Development & Oversight
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 20 lab members in addition to managing about 25 rotating undergraduate student volunteers.
- Developed and implemented a chemical inventory by introducing LabGuru for inventory and ordering purposes.
- Moved multiple labs into new, larger location. New lab was fully operational within 5 weeks of moving in.
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Laboratory Assistant - Since 2020 (includes phlebotomy certification)
- CITI Training (Biomedical Research with Human Participants and Good Clinical Practice) - Since 2021
- CPR, American Redcross - Currently working on renewal
Timeline
Laboratory Supervisor
Louisiana State University
07.2022 - Current
Clinical Research Assistant
Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center
03.2021 - 07.2022
Lab Assistant
Clinicore
08.2019 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Southeastern Louisiana University
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