Experienced laboratory scientist who is organized, dependable, and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and attention to detail.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Transfusion/Haematology Medical Laboraty Scientist
Mater Pathology
2015.07 - Current
Main duties:
Performed manual and automated haematology and immunohaematology testing and reporting methods per standard operating procedures.
Oversaw the safe and efficient storage, transport, and handling of blood products.
Liaised with clinicians regarding supplying appropriate blood products.
Managed blood product inventory.
Worked predominantly without supervision in a 24/7 shift environment; independently prioritising tasks and using scientific judgment.
Operated, maintained, and performed troubleshooting of analytical equipment, and measuring devices including pipettes, centrifuges, pH meters, and timers.
Performed monitoring of temperature-controlled devices using the Environmental Temperature Monitoring System and regular manual quality checks.
Participated in control of material including receipting, pre-acceptance testing, and release of batches.
Used microscopy to review blood films and performed manual white cell differential counts.
Regularly participated in Good Manufacturing Practice Training and understood requirements as a TGA-approved laboratory as relates to the testing performed for the Cord Blood Bank.
Participated in internal and external quality assurance activities per NATA/ISO accreditation.
Achievements:
Elected into the role of Workplace Health and Safety Champion for 4+ years
Implemented and improved systems to organise lab supplies and reagents.
Directly contributed to quality by reviewing, writing, and improving 120+ Blood Bank SOPS and Methods.
Engaged in professional development activities; Attended professional discussion groups, seminars, and online workshops relating to my fields.
Multidiscipline Medical Scientist
Dorevitch Pathology, Knox Private Hospital
2013.06 - 2015.06
Worked in a fast-paced 24/7stat-lab environment servicing the Knox Private Hospital and local collection centres.
Performed routine and urgent testing in the disciplines of Chemical Pathology, Haematology, and Transfusion.
Performed triage, data entry, sample referral and customer service activities after hours.
Worked unsupervised to prioritise specimens and work independently toward the logical solution of scientific and technical problems.
Worked in a small, tight-knit team communicating effectively with clients, clinical staff, and colleagues to maintain a professional pathology service.
Participated in internal and external quality assurance activities per NATA/ISO accreditation.
Supported other stat labs in the Dorevitch group by working across stat labs sites at The Avenue Private Hospital, Warringal Private Hospital, and South-Eastern Private Hospital.
Cane Juice Analyst
Sucrogen Australia
2012.10 - 2012.12
Duties:
Performed laboratory duties according to standard procedures relating to weighing, tracking, sampling, and analysing sugar cane samples to determine the Commercial Cane Sugar content (CSS).
Used appropriate PPE
Performed data validation, entry, and report checking.
Operated, calibrated, and performed troubleshooting on laboratory equipment
Maintain sanitary cleanliness and hygiene of the laboratory and performed established "lock-out" procedures to steam clean juice sampling equipment safely and effectively.
Multidiscipline Medical Laboratory Scientist
Pathology Queensland
2010.08 - 2012.08
Core Duties:
Performed all required duties as a local relieving 24/7 shift scientist as required at the Nambour Hospital Stat Pathology Laboratory.
Performed testing in the disciplines of Chemical Pathology, Haematology, Transfusion, Microbiology, and Anatomical Pathology.
Performed triage, data entry, sample referral, and customer service activities after hours.
Worked with limited supervision to prioritise specimens and work independently toward the logical solution of scientific and technical problems.
Participated in internal and external quality assurance activities per NATA/ISO accreditation.
Stat Microbiology Duties:
Gram staining and identification of microorganisms,
streak-plating bacterial cultures to isolate single colonies,
performing microscopy on fluids, urines, and CSF for identification of microorganisms, cell counts, and crystal analysis.
Using established aseptic techniques to process CSF samples in a biological safety cabinet to prepare aliquots for microbiology, cytology, and biochemistry.
Anatomical Pathology Duties:
Chemically processed, embedded, cut, mounted, and stained tissue samples.
Performed immunohistochemistry staining techniques.
Performed troubleshooting of inconsistencies and identified errors to trace root causes and implement corrective actions.
Laboratory Technician and Student Demonstrator
James Cook Univeristy
2010.02 - 2010.07
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
James Cook University
Townsville, QLD
06.2010
Skills
Confident Autonomous Worker
Self-directed and organised
ExperiencedWorkplace Health and Safety Officer
Technical Troubleshooting
Reagent Preparation
Use of Microscope
Quality Document Management
Instrument Maintenance and Calibration
Professional Memberships
Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists (AIMS)
Australian & New Zealand Society of Blood Transfusion (ANZSBT)
Timeline
Transfusion/Haematology Medical Laboraty Scientist
Mater Pathology
2015.07 - Current
Multidiscipline Medical Scientist
Dorevitch Pathology, Knox Private Hospital
2013.06 - 2015.06
Cane Juice Analyst
Sucrogen Australia
2012.10 - 2012.12
Multidiscipline Medical Laboratory Scientist
Pathology Queensland
2010.08 - 2012.08
Laboratory Technician and Student Demonstrator
James Cook Univeristy
2010.02 - 2010.07
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
James Cook University
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