Kristin Bradford

Medical Laboratory Scientist

I'm a certified MLS looking for a new challenge. I've spent the last decade between research and clinical labs — from culturing cancer cells and running CRISPR experiments to performing molecular diagnostics and training new team members. I'm passionate about learning, eager to contribute, and always looking for more to take on.

kcbrad4d@gmail.com · 816.394.8055 · Oak Park, IL

Experience

Medical Technologist I — Molecular Pathology

University of Illinois Hospital · Chicago, IL · Jul 2020 – Present

Runs molecular tests on patient samples using manual methods and high-throughput instrumentation. Performs DNA and RNA purification, separation techniques, PCR, RT-PCR, Sanger sequencing, NGS, and fragment analysis. Contributes to assay design and validation, trains new team members, and serves as an Epic Super User.

Medical Technologist — Generalist

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital · Elmhurst, IL · Nov 2018 – Jun 2021

Worked across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and blood bank. Experienced with Epic, Remisol, HCLL, and CentraLink information systems. Led weekly maintenances and quality control review initiatives.

Research Assistant — Cancer Biology

University of Cincinnati · Cincinnati, OH · Oct 2015 – Jul 2018

Performed PCR and western blotting for drug and cloning research using CRISPR technology in cancer cells. Participated in experimental design and execution. Maintained human tissue and bacterial cell cultures.

Student Clinical Rotations

UC Health · Mercy Health · Barnes-Jewish Hospital · 2018

Rotated through hematology, chemistry, toxicology, immunology, microbiology, blood bank, and phlebotomy. Worked with Cerner, Soft Lab, and McKesson systems.

Education & Certification

Education

BS in Medical Laboratory Science

University of Cincinnati
2014 – 2018

Certification

MLS(ASCP) No. 265446

Issued September 2018
Active through September 2027

Publications

Bland, Joshua et al. "Development and validation of viral load assays to quantitate SARS-CoV-2." Journal of Virological Methods vol. 291 (2021): 114100.
Liu, Hongqi et al. "Pharmacologic Targeting of S6K1 in PTEN-Deficient Neoplasia." Cell Reports vol. 18,9 (2017): 2088–2095.