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Amanda Wiley

Summary

Dynamic Senior Shift Scientist with extensive experience at Haematology, PathWest, Fiona Stanley Hospital. Expert in cross-matching and compatibility testing, I have successfully implemented quality control measures, enhancing diagnostic reliability. A dedicated mentor, I elevate team expertise while solving complex scientific challenges through innovative problem-solving and effective training.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Shift Scientist

Haematology, PathWest, Fiona Stanley Hospital
06.2007 - Current
  • Performed complex troubleshooting and assisted in leading initiatives to solve challenging scientific problems with assays or instrumentation.
  • Trained new employees on areas of technical expertise and compliance issues relevant to lab setting.


  • Implemented quality control measures to ensure the accuracy and reliability of experimental results.

Scientist

Western Diagnostic Pathology, Mount Hospital
08.1999 - 06.2007

. Performed Haematological, Biochemical and Histopathology testing on hospital inpatients.

  • Mentored junior scientists, elevating overall expertise within team.
  • Performed rigorous quality control measures, guaranteeing reliability of diagnostic test results.
  • Performed complex troubleshooting and assisted in leading initiatives to solve challenging scientific problems with assays or instrumentation.

Scientist

Western Diagnostic Pathology Myaree
09.1995 - 08.1999

Performed pathology testing in all areas of the Haematology department.

Scientist

Red Cross Transfusion Service, Perth
07.1994 - 09.1995

Donor group testing.

Technician

Red Cross Blood Bank, Melbourne
01.1989 - 01.1994

Started work in the blood components laboratory, processing whole blood collections into red cell, FFP and platelet products.


Worked in the Immunohaematology and Tissue Typing laboratories.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
Melbourne, VIC
02-1994

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Science

Curtin University
Perth, WA
02-1989

Skills

  • Cross-matching and compatibility testing
  • blood grouping and solving complex antibody investigations
  • Blood film morphology reporting
  • Interpreting abnormal results in Haematology and Coagulation

Timeline

Senior Shift Scientist

Haematology, PathWest, Fiona Stanley Hospital
06.2007 - Current

Scientist

Western Diagnostic Pathology, Mount Hospital
08.1999 - 06.2007

Scientist

Western Diagnostic Pathology Myaree
09.1995 - 08.1999

Scientist

Red Cross Transfusion Service, Perth
07.1994 - 09.1995

Technician

Red Cross Blood Bank, Melbourne
01.1989 - 01.1994

Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Science

Curtin University
Amanda Wiley