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.