Brandy Selvaggio
Dunnville,ON
Summary
Dynamic Lab Assistant with extensive experience at LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services, excelling in specimen processing and lab equipment maintenance. Proven ability to enhance laboratory efficiency and ensure compliance with safety protocols. Skilled in data logging and quality assurance, demonstrating flexibility and strong organizational skills in fast-paced environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lab Assistant
LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services
12.2022 - Current
- Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
- Logged samples correctly into computerized tracking system.
- Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by maintaining and organizing equipment, supplies, and samples.
- Prepared samples for centrifugation, aliquoting and preserving sample integrity.
- Ensured accurate test results with proper use of lab equipment and adherence to protocols.
- Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.
- Demonstrated flexibility working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- Demonstrated competence in collecting lab samples for testing.
- Assisted with support duties such as filling products, labeling products, testing samples and taking inventory.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing priorities or new assignments as needed within the lab environment.
- Assisted with ordering supplies and equipment, calibrating instruments and preventive maintenance.
- Improved laboratory safety through regular inspection and maintenance of equipment, as well as adherence to safety guidelines.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information pertaining to research findings, methodologies, or patient data when required by regulations or ethical standards.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Inspected laboratory equipment to maintain good working condition for optimal results.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Provided support and guidance to junior lab staff.
Lab Assistant
Haldimand War Memorial Hospital
08.2021 - 02.2024
- Logged samples correctly into computerized tracking system.
- Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
- Prepared samples for centrifugation, aliquoting and preserving sample integrity.
- Ensured accurate test results with proper use of lab equipment and adherence to protocols.
- Demonstrated flexibility working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.
- Prioritized tasks efficiently to meet project deadlines while maintaining high-quality results in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Kept abreast of current industry, scientific and regulatory developments and issues.
Education
Certificate - Medical Office And Laboratory Assisting
Career Canada
Hamilton, ON02.2004
Skills
- Laboratory techniques
- Specimen processing
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Lab inventory management
- Lab safety protocols
- Safe specimen handling
- Data logging
- Chemical handling
- Lab testing and reporting
- Proficient in technique
- Phlebotomy
- Documentation requirements
- Hazardous waste disposal
- Documentation compliance
- Quality assurance
- Excellent lab practices
- Sample labeling
Certification
Transportation of Dangerous Goods
Timeline
Lab Assistant
LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services
12.2022 - Current
Lab Assistant
Haldimand War Memorial Hospital
08.2021 - 02.2024
Certificate - Medical Office And Laboratory Assisting
Career Canada
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