Research Associate/ChemicalAnalyst(LT-2)

Posted on: 2007-08-28

EXPERIENCE CLINICAL REFERENCE LABORATORY – Lenexa, KS Research Assistant (LT-1), Research& Development – June 2002 to Oct 2003 Research Associate/Chemical Analyst (LT-2), Toxicology – Oct 2003 to Feb 2007 • Primary (and Senior) Heavy Metals analyst (GFAA, FIMS-AA and ICP-MS). • Research, development and validation of analysis methods for new application and tests. • Specimen preparation for qualitative/quantitative analysis as required. • Maintain quality control accordance with OSHA, CAP and SOP compliance. • Maintenance of QA/QC records for all assays. • Instrument maintenance, inventory and general upkeep of ongoing lab operations. • Training staff as needed. COLLEGE PARK FAMILY CARE – Lenexa, KS Front Office/Lab – May 2001 to April 2002 • Performing various inhouse test, phlebotomy, reading urinalysis & KOH • Documentation of specimens being sent out. • Running Cell-dyn machine for CBC. • Scheduling appointments and cashiering. OMSI/OLATHE FAMILY PHYSICIAN – Olathe, KS Patient Service Rep – July 1993 to Oct 1998 PRN – Oct 2000 to May 2001 • Greeting and checking patients in for appointments or labwork. • Answering phones to take messages or appointments. • Cashiering and helping with billing questions. • Data entry and copying medical records. AEROTEK - Overland Park, KS Lab Tech Screening and Oral Fluids Tech Data Coordinator – June 1999 to Oct 2000 • Documentation of results on the program LIMS -SOUTHWEST GREASE/ EXXON • ATR Fr-IR analysis on Nicolet 5D XB FT-IR spectrometer. • Prepared controls to test various drugs in urine specimen – LABONE • Assisted in Initial calibration (typically 4 point). • Documentation of data for forms, logs, and reports. • Initial review of data for positive and adulterated results. • Prepare samples & put on Hamilton Microlab AT for multiplating. • Applying reagents & washing plates on Skanwasher 300. • Screening plates on Multiskan MCC/340. • Assisted in data analysis of clinical studies – QUINTILES LAB SUPPORT – Lenexa, KS Lab Tech Microbiologist – Nov 1998 to May 1999 • Assisted Senior Veterinarian in animal research study – MIDWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE • Cleaning & caring for research animals. • Recording, documenting, data analysis & use of Avery label Pro. • Guide for the care of Lab Animals. • GLP, APHIS, USDA & Animal Welfare Act. • Microbiology skills; plate counts, streak plates, media preparation Listeria, mold & yeast testing - ARMOUR, SWIFT and ECKRICH • Environmental testing, sample preparation and scheduling test procedure. • Sanitation problem solving. • GMP/GLP knowledge. • USDA prepared reports, data logs and worksheets.