Sarah Fourby

Responsible for distributing and opening samples packages received and creating issue cases based on the state on the samples received. Involved in the distribution and organization of different samples relating to test type received. Utilized Salesforce Dot Com (SFDC), Epic, and LIMS to accept and accession patient orders. Involved in case management and billing resolution. Able to swiftly learn new benches by cross training on new material in the minimum time necessary. Partnered with Analytical Laboratory to accession blood samples received for studies using Epic and Sampleminded. Head Accessioning trainer for the Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) lab. Provided training including creating training materials, lectures, and hands-on training to new and current employees to prepare them for new benches. Gave presentations to laboratory staff on different laboratory processes and updates. Prepared laboratory with managers for CAP/CLIA/NY inspections. Troubleshoot and triaged issues to appropriate departments.

Received, unpacked, processed and stored incoming human blood specimens. Acted as liason between Client Services, Analytical and Post-Analytical teams and other departments for any discrepancies during accessioning. Prepared samples for testing by isolating plasma from whole blood, and performed buffy coat isolation and plasma pooling as needed. Entered and verified data in Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Aliquoted specimens and managed specimen inventory. Created batches and labels for all tubes, storage racks and laboratory test forms. Operated and maintained lab equipment and perform environmental monitoring as needed. Performed sample transfers between Guardant Health (GH) facilities. Accurately stored plasma samples in -80 C freezers for further testing and research purposes. Performed accurate data entry and verification during and post accessioning.

Maintained and provided quality customer service to all customers. Effectively used time management and computer skills to receive and prepares orders for blood products and services. Received, inspected and determined acceptability of blood components. Routed special orders and samples for accessioning. Performed boxing and destruction of unacceptable products. Assured accuracy of all manual and computer-generated records. Performed quality control of storage equipment and shipping procedures. Performed and maintained inventory of blood products including whole blood, platelets, cryoprecipitate, and fresh frozen plasma. Prepared and labeled blood components. Maintained records and performs computer entry using EProgresa software. On occasion, delivered products to hospitals and clinics. Organized and shipped antigen-typed blood components and maintained autologous donations for critical patient cases.

Performed GLP and research assays using a variety of different human pathogens and blood products. Executed experiments, made observations, analyzec data and interpreted results, either independently or as a team member. Prepared and manipulated various blood products, including plasma, platelets and RBC. Developed, optimized and qualified/validated assays. Identified and aseptically handled an array of bacterial and fungal pathogens including performing colony counts. Analyzed data and results for research experiments as well as GLP studies. Participated in the validation of new methods. Maintained laboratory instruments and media. Documented work in laboratory notebook in an accurate and timely manner.

Developed and improved animal husbandry skills to maintain, feed and care for various vertebrate research animals under the approval of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs at San Francisco State University. All research animals were maintained under standard operating procedures (SOPs) approved by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and USDA (only with mice). Animals I cared for:

+Xenopus laevis (common name: African clawed frogs)

+Danio rerio (common name: zebrafish)

+Ensatina sp. (from family of lungless salamanders), Aneides sp. (commonly referred as climbing salamanders) and Batrachoseps sp. (commonly referred as slender salamanders)

+Peromyscus sp. (common name: deer mice; under USDA regulation)

+Gryllodes sigillatus (common name: tropical house cricket or banded cricket)

Performed microbiological testing of raw materials, bulk products, and finished products for in-house and client specimens. Sampled and microbiological tested water from in-house. Monitored/performed internal calibration and troubleshooting of pH meter, analytical balances, incubators, thermometers, autoclave, etc. Followed current FDA and cGMP standards and industry trends. Assisted in microbiology and facility related investigations. Maintained laboratory inventory, microbiological cultures and purchased supplies as needed. Performed routine PET and MLT studies on in-house and client products.