Vincent Tercero
Costa Mesa,CA
Summary
Structured Laboratory Technician offering background in collecting, processing and analyzing various specimens. Familiar with basic medical terminology, laboratory protocols and testing procedures. Expertise in sample processing, preparing reagents, medical data entry and supervising.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Accessioner
Pathnostics
10.2018 - 06.2023
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Entered patient data into LIS database system.
- Followed safety protocols when receiving, handling and storing specimens.
- Interviewed, trained, and supervised junior accessioners in laboratory protocols.
- Developed new protocols and improved existing laboratory processes.
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Lab Assistant
Fullerton College
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Assisted with support duties such as filling products, labeling products, testing samples and taking inventory.
- Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
- Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
- Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.
- Prepared samples for centrifugation, aliquoting and preserving sample integrity.
- Safely prepared reagents, compounds and lab test solutions.
- Created and updated record of all supplies and equipment to monitor inventory.
- Learned multiple molecular biological techniques.
- Conducted DNA, RNA and protein extraction and quantification using spectrophotometer and gel electrophoresis.
Manager
McDonald's
06.2011 - 12.2017
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
Education
High School Diploma -
La Mirada High School
La Mirada, CAAssociate of Science - Cellular And Molecular Biology
Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA06.2025
Skills
- Quality Reviews
- Medical Data Entry
- Laboratory Testing
- Quality Patient Care
- Laboratory Safety Procedures
- Specimen Processing
- Prepare Solutions/Reagents
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Microscopic Techniques
- Excel Spreadsheet Functions
- Laboratory Information Systems Data Entry
- DNA Electrophoresis
- Supervising Technicians
Timeline
Lead Accessioner
Pathnostics
10.2018 - 06.2023
Lab Assistant
Fullerton College
01.2018 - 05.2018
Manager
McDonald's
06.2011 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
La Mirada High School
Associate of Science - Cellular And Molecular Biology
Fullerton College
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