Jessica Saucedo

Monitored and ensured the integrity and quality of reagents, materials, and select equipment services supporting the operations and QC laboratories.

• Confirmed by approved specification or method that laboratory reagents and materials meet LabCorp requirements prior to their use in production.
• Ensured procedural and regulatory compliance with approved company SOPs and applicable standards (cGMP, GLP, etc.)
• Monitored QC inventory and provided "Quality released" inventory to laboratory areas, as needed.
• Preparing for QC reagent handling tasks (e.g. making/diluting/aliquoting/testing of reagents)

Performs DNA extractions using molecular biology techniques. Carries out quality control testing, data analysis, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure accurate results. Also, provided support to Providence hospital lab in Portland, Oregon and Consumer Genetics lab at company headquarters in Burlington, North Carolina.

• Directed the validation of various processes and machinery, ensuring adherence to quality standards
• Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
• Performed Post-PM testing on Tecan EVO to ensure machine functionality.
• Provided training and mentorship to new laboratory staff members as a Certified Training Specialist.
• Worked closely with facilities and instrument engineers/technicians to identify & resolve equipment issues in a timely manner.
• Recipient of the Consumer Genetics Division’s 2023 Laboratorian of the Year award, for dedication to leadership.
• Retrieved samples using Aptio Automation system.
• Supported sister lab in North Carolina by extracting and accessioning 23andMe and Ancestry Human DNA samples.
• Consistently identifying and implementing innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency and optimize workflows

Conducted laboratory tests, analyzed results, and reported findings to support medical diagnoses.

• Specialized in pre and post RT-qPCR COVID-19 testing and resulting of live samples in compliance with CAP, CLIA, and FDA regulations.
• Collaborated with CDC in project and sent samples to study new variants of SARS-CoV-2.
• Proficient and extensive use of Hamilton Microlab Star, Thermo Fisher King Fisher Flex, Lanconco Tissue Culture Enclosure, Thermo Fisher Multidrop Combi, & Quant Studio 7.