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Temesgen Sinamo

Emeryville

Summary

Clinical Lab Scientist/Flow cytometrist with over 7 years of experience in diagnostic and research laboratory settings. Expertise in performing a wide range of laboratory tests and analyses, including hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, Immunophenotyping,and molecular diagnostics. Proficient in operating advanced laboratory instrumentation, ensuring high-quality results through careful attention to detail and rigorous quality control procedures. Skilled in interpreting complex data, troubleshooting technical issues, and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Strong background in adhering to regulatory standards and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams such as FDA, CAP,and FACS to support patient care and research objectives. Proven track record in mentoring and training student, and staff and leading lab projects to achieve organizational goals.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Flow Cytometry

UCSF Health
08/23/21 - Current
  • Conducted testing based on process guidelines, improving experiment efficiency.
  • Maintained physical lab equipment, detecting malfunctions and troubleshooting to ensure optimum service.
  • Verified report accuracy by assessing statistics, specimen identification and critical values.
  • Followed laboratory guidelines for handling biological specimens.
  • Maintained and tested sterility of medical equipment.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.

Clinical Lab Scientist/Flow Cytometry Specialist

Peninsula Pathologists Medical Group-PPMG
02.2024 - Current
  • Proficient in operating and troubleshooting flow cytometers.
    Expertise in setting up and optimizing cytometry assays, including compensation and calibration.
    Experience with various types of flow cytometry techniques, such as immunopheno-typing. cell sorting, and functional assays.
  • Skilled in sample preparation techniques, including cells stainig, fixation, and gating strategies.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret complex data from flow cytometry experiments.
  • Experience with data analysis software, such as FlowJo, FCS Express, or similar tools.
  • Ensured accuracy and reliability of results through rigorous quality control measures.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of protocols, results, and troubleshooting processes.

Data Analyst (Remote)

FLOW HEALTH LLC
01.2022 - 09.2022

Data analyst (PCR)

  • Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
  • Completed daily quality assurance duties to provide feedback for improvements.

Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Generalist

Natividad Health Center
08/26/20 - 05.2021
  • Contributed to lab team and individual competency assessment toward maintaining efficiency in environment.
  • Monitored proficiency testing within laboratory environment, handling necessary corrective action.
  • Performed and documented preventive maintenance and quality control practices, noting best corrective action to remediate issues.
  • Instrument Validation on Precision; Accuracy; Reportable Range (RR); and, Reference Interval (RI)
  • Conducted testing based on process guidelines, improving experiment efficiency.
  • Collaborated with laboratory staff to ascertain group needs and improve test accuracy.
  • Verified report accuracy by assessing statistics, specimen identification and critical values.
  • Maintained physical lab equipment, detecting malfunctions and troubleshooting to ensure optimum service.
  • Reviewed and verified specimen handling and laboratory results.
  • Analyzed and managed quality assurance records for compliance purposes.

Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Generalist

Allina Health
10.2019 - 07.2020
  • Oversaw instrument availability, supply inventory and restocking measures to maintain nonstop operations.
  • Monitored QA procedures for adherence by employees, notifying personnel of non-compliance issues.
  • Prepared reports to communicate results of quality inspection activities to management.
  • Analyzed quality assurance data to identify trends and develop and implement corrective action plans.
  • Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
  • Operated, calibrated or maintained equipment used in quantitative or qualitative analysis.
  • Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
  • Provided technical information about test results to physicians, family members or researchers.

Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Generalist

Sanford Health
06.2017 - 05.2019
  • Contributed to lab team and individual competency assessment toward maintaining efficiency in environment.
  • Troubleshot and provided corrective maintenance on process equipment and control elements.
  • Inspected, evaluated and determined necessary modifications or performed simple repairs.
  • Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
  • Performed microscopic examinations and evaluations of laboratory specimens.
  • Protected patient information by adhering to strict confidentiality standards.
  • Adhered to all safety and infection control precautions and regulations.
  • Prepared slides for microscopic examination and analysis.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND
05.2017

Skills

  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Automated Laboratory Testing
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments-CLIA
  • CAP
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Results Analysis
  • Quality Control
  • Instrument Validation on Precision; Accuracy; Reportable Range (RR); and, Reference Interval (RI)
  • Abnormality and Disease Detection
  • DA (Data analysis)
  • Critical Thinking
  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • Technical consulting
  • Instrument Calibration
  • Data Interpretation
  • Laboratory safety protocols
  • Hematology analysis

Certification

  • Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)- ASCPcm
  • American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)cm
  • California Department of Public Health

Education and Training

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Instruments

  • SYSMEX
  • STAGO Compact Max®
  • AUTION MAXTM AX-4030
  • ARCHITECT c4000
  • ARCHITECT c8000
  • ARCHITECT c16000
  • QuantStudio 3 and 5 Real-Time PCR Systems
  • BD FacsLyrics

Timeline

Clinical Lab Scientist/Flow Cytometry Specialist

Peninsula Pathologists Medical Group-PPMG
02.2024 - Current

Data Analyst (Remote)

FLOW HEALTH LLC
01.2022 - 09.2022

Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Generalist

Allina Health
10.2019 - 07.2020

Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Generalist

Sanford Health
06.2017 - 05.2019

Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Flow Cytometry

UCSF Health
08/23/21 - Current

Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Generalist

Natividad Health Center
08/26/20 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science

University of North Dakota
Temesgen Sinamo