Jesus Lechuga Tapia
San Diego
Summary
Hardworking Laboratory Technician with a proven track record at Millennium Health, showcasing expertise in Liquid-Chromatography Mass-Spectroscopy and handling of diverse laboratory instruments. Excelled in a multidisciplinary team, significantly enhancing laboratory efficiency and accuracy. Fluent in Spanish, adept in hazardous materials handling, and committed to maintaining stringent confidentiality standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician
Millennium Health
02.2024 - Current
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Run patient samples using Liquid-Chromatography Mass-Spectroscopy technology meanwhile following CLIA and CAP regulations as well as internal SOPs.
- Prepare necessary solvents and run quality control samples to ensure instrument accuracy and precession.
- Aid in new projects by validating new methods by working closely with CLS and management staff.
- Keep close record and confidentially of patient information by adhering to HIPPA guidelines.
Laboratory Assistant
Millennium Health
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Organize and sent out patient specimens for testing.
- Disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers following SOPs and laboratory standards.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance.
- Communicate effectively with different lab personel in order to ensure max efficiency.
Student Manager
UC San Diego
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Trained staff in department procedures and requirements to build cohesive and successful team.
- Handled routine issues independently and coordinated solutions to complex operational and student problems.
- Kept facility clean and neat with regular attention to maintenance demands.
- Coordinated schedules for program events and services to maintain desired coverage and performance levels.
- Communicated effectively with the staff any changes in policy or operational procedures.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Student Leader
UC San Diego
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Maintained proper food handling practices to ensure the best quality possible.
- Resolved student conflicts in a professional and educated matter to maintain a possible work environment.
- Communicated effectively with management staff in order to provide proper training to new incoming staff.
Medical Student Volunteer
JFK Memorial Hospital Inc
03.2018 - 04.2018
- Kept case files updated, accurate and aligned with requirements.
- Took and documented patient vital signs.
- Strict adherence to HIPPA guidelines.
- Patient transport to the Radiology department.
- Interpreted for Spanish speaking patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Biology
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA06-2023
Skills
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Liquid-Chromatography Mass-Spectroscopy testing and analysis
- Laboratory instrumentation
- Sample preparation
- Hazardous materials handling
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Office 365 proficient
- Entry level python coding
- Bilingual (Spanish & English)
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
Millennium Health
02.2024 - Current
Laboratory Assistant
Millennium Health
08.2023 - 02.2024
Student Manager
UC San Diego
03.2022 - 07.2023
Student Leader
UC San Diego
04.2021 - 03.2022
Medical Student Volunteer
JFK Memorial Hospital Inc
03.2018 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - General Biology
University of California, San Diego
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