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Ricky Kipoka

Beaumont

Summary

Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist and Medical Doctor with over 10 years of combined international and U.S. experience in clinical diagnostics, laboratory operations, and healthcare education. Proven track record in laboratory leadership, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. Adept at driving operational excellence and fostering team development. Seeking to contribute as Laboratory Director at San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital
04.2024 - Current
  • Perform and oversee testing across Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, Urinalysis, Body Fluids, and Microbiology.
  • Manage specimen processing, instrument maintenance, calibration, and quality control to ensure accuracy and timely results.
  • Collaborate closely with clinical teams to support diagnostic precision and patient care optimization.

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Desert Regional Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
  • Conduct laboratory testing in Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Body Fluids, and Immunology.
  • Ensure compliance with laboratory protocols and maintain high-quality standards through rigorous quality control and instrumentation maintenance.
  • Support clinical decision-making by delivering accurate and timely laboratory results.

Clinical Laboratory Assistant II

Curative
05.2020 - Current
  • Assist laboratory operations, specimen processing, and staff training with emphasis on safety and compliance.

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Curative
12.2021 - 06.2022
  • Performed molecular diagnostic testing, including DNA extraction and quantitative PCR for COVID-19.
  • Operated complex automated instruments (Hamilton, Viaflo-96, Tecan) following strict SOPs and quality assurance guidelines.

Clinical Research Coordinator

Innovative Clinical Research Institute
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Coordinated clinical trial activities, data collection, and communications with investigators to ensure study protocol adherence.

General Practitioner

University Hospital of Kinshasa
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Delivered direct patient care and management, including diagnosis and treatment in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Education

Medical Doctor (MD) -

University of Kinshasa
01.2013

Bachelor of Biomedical Science - undefined

University of Kinshasa
01.2008

Skills

  • Laboratory Management & Operations: Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, Microbiology, Immunology, Urinalysis
  • Instrumentation & Quality Control: Hamilton, Viaflo-96, Tecan
  • Regulatory Compliance: CLIA, CAP, OSHA
  • Medical Education & Staff Training
  • Multilingual: French, Spanish, Sign Language, Lingala, Kikongo
  • Software: MS Office Suite, Internet Research, EndNote

Certification

  • Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), California
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider and Instructor
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider and Instructor
  • Hospital Fire and Life Safety Certification

Professional Strengths

  • Proven leadership and team-building expertise with collaborative and motivating style
  • Strong communication skills tailored to diverse clinical and laboratory teams
  • Detail-oriented, proactive, and dedicated to continuous professional development

Timeline

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital
04.2024 - Current

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Desert Regional Medical Center
06.2022 - Current

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Curative
12.2021 - 06.2022

Clinical Laboratory Assistant II

Curative
05.2020 - Current

Clinical Research Coordinator

Innovative Clinical Research Institute
01.2019 - 01.2020

General Practitioner

University Hospital of Kinshasa
01.2012 - 01.2013

Bachelor of Biomedical Science - undefined

University of Kinshasa

Medical Doctor (MD) -

University of Kinshasa

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