Kinna Robin
Culver City,CA
Summary
Scientist with commitment to precision and accuracy in clinical diagnostics. Adept at performing wide range of laboratory tests and maintaining stringent quality control measures, contributing to reliable patient outcomes. Recognized for fostering collaborative team environments and adapting swiftly to changing priorities, consistently delivering dependable results.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervising Clinical Laboratory Scientist I
Harbor UCLA Medical Center
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Oversee the overall functioning of the laboratory, including managing workflow, scheduling staff, and ensuring timely completion of tests and procedures
- Stay updated with advancements in laboratory science and technology through continuing education, conferences, and professional networking
- Share knowledge and expertise with team members
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, operational efficiency, and cost control
- Implement new technologies, methodologies, and best practices to enhance laboratory performance
- Review and analyze laboratory data, interpret results, and prepare reports for healthcare providers and stakeholders
- Provide accurate and timely information to support patient care decisions
Clinical Laboratory Scientist I
Harbor UCLA Medical Center
12.2017 - 03.2022
- Follows written policies and procedures pertaining to specimen processing, clinical laboratory testing, equipment maintenance, operation and safety
- Performs QC and ensures compliance with QC procedure and guideline
- Assist in the preparation, revision and validation of SOP’s
- Assist in training and competency assessment of new and experienced staff
Microbiology Laboratory Assistant
Harbor UCLA Medical Center
05.2011 - 12.2017
- Process specimens for analysis by making primary inoculations of test material which may include tissue grinding, mincing or fluid centrifugation
- Participate in Microbiology quality Management Program (Set Up Log, Delinquent Reports, Cancel log, etc.)
- Train new CLS, laboratory assistants, Pathology Residents and Infectious Diseases Fellows
Education
Clinical Laboratory Science Program -
California State University
03.2017
Clinical Laboratory Science Post Baccalaureate -
California State University
Dominguez Hills03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of California
03.2007
Skills
- Media prep, cell culture maintenance, aseptic techniques, DNA isolation and purification, restriction digest analysis, SDS-PAGE, western blot, column chromatography, HPLC, spectrophotometry
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, familiar with Window and Mac operating system, type 40 wpm
Certification
- MLT - Medical Laboratory Technician
Timeline
Supervising Clinical Laboratory Scientist I
Harbor UCLA Medical Center
04.2022 - 08.2023
Clinical Laboratory Scientist I
Harbor UCLA Medical Center
12.2017 - 03.2022
Microbiology Laboratory Assistant
Harbor UCLA Medical Center
05.2011 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of California
Clinical Laboratory Science Program -
California State University
Clinical Laboratory Science Post Baccalaureate -
California State University
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