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WHITNEY CLARK

Fort Fairfield,ME

Summary

Results-driven Clinical Laboratory Scientist with extensive experience in both hospital and private laboratory environments. Proficient in laboratory procedures, diagnostic testing, quality control, and regulatory compliance. Specialized training in Microbiology and Blood Banking. Aiming to achieve Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification after completing Hematology and Chemistry training.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Lab Scientist - Microbiology Lead

Cary Medical Center
Caribou, USA
01.2023 - Current
  • Conducted moderate to high complexity tests within Microbiology department.
  • Performs all culture workup, sensitivity testing and reporting results
  • Maintains QC for all areas in the Microbiology lab and troubleshoot processes as needed
  • Manages inventory and orders supplies weekly for Microbiology department
  • Manages and assigns proficiency testing for API and CAP
  • Obtained certification and training in Blood Bank

Senior Research Associate

Kate Therapeutics
San Diego, USA
02.2022 - 08.2022
  • Led projects targeted at developing safe therapies using AAV technology for genetically defined muscle diseases.
  • Skilled in applying various bioanalysis techniques and processing tissues.
  • Experienced in SOP development and assay troubleshooting.

Research Support Specialist

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, USA
01.2020 - 06.2021
  • Researched strategies utilized by organisms for iron acquisition and metabolism.
  • Examined the connection between iron uptake and neurodegenerative diseases.
  • Explored innovative approaches targeting iron regulation across blood-brain barrier mechanisms.

Education

Certificate - Blood Banking for Medical Laboratory Science

George Washington University
01.2024

Master of Science - Microbiology and Immunology

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
01.2019

Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts - Chemical Engineering and German

University of Rhode Island
01.2014

Publications

Bailey, Danielle K., Clark, Whitney, Kosman Daniel J., The Iron Chelator, PBT434, Modulates Transcellular Iron Trafficking in Brain Microvascular Endothelial Cells., PLOS ONE, 2021

Languages

German
Professional

Timeline

Clinical Lab Scientist - Microbiology Lead

Cary Medical Center
01.2023 - Current

Senior Research Associate

Kate Therapeutics
02.2022 - 08.2022

Research Support Specialist

University at Buffalo
01.2020 - 06.2021

Certificate - Blood Banking for Medical Laboratory Science

George Washington University

Master of Science - Microbiology and Immunology

University at Buffalo

Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts - Chemical Engineering and German

University of Rhode Island

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