Denise Malone
Chicago
Summary
Experienced Medical Technologist with a strong background in blood sample processing and laboratory safety at University of Chicago Medical Center. Demonstrated expertise in staff training and maintaining sample integrity, contributing to high-quality research outcomes. Proven problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills enhance collaboration in dynamic environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Technologist
University of Chicago Medical Center
Chicago
04.2021 - Current
- Trained research staff on blood sample processing procedures for daily operations.
- Processed blood samples for various research studies, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Maintained storage manifest for over 600 subjects to uphold sample integrity.
- Shipped biological samples with dry ice to preserve viability during transport.
- Efficiently processed peripheral blood molecular cells for accurate analysis.
- Collected essential samples for research projects through blood draws.
- Aliquoted serum and plasma samples to facilitate further testing.
- Processed swab and fecal samples to support diverse research initiatives.
Research Technologist II- Biorepository
Northwestern University-HLA Lab
Chicago
08.2016 - 04.2021
- Isolated lymphocytes from lymph nodes and spleen for further analysis.
- Performed layering with LSM reagent to separate cell types.
- Collected buffy coat, plasma, and serum from COVID-19 samples.
- Processed urine into supernatant and pellet samples for testing.
- Aliquoted serum and plasma for storage and distribution.
- Transferred tissue into storage solution to preserve sample integrity.
- Reviewed and updated protocols to ensure compliance with standards.
- Shipped biological samples to various sites for research purposes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ06-2015
Skills
- Blood sample processing and handling
- Laboratory safety compliance
- Effective communication
- Training and development
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Laboratory organization and inventory control
- Quality control procedures
- Sterilization and maintenance
- Clinical and research adaptability
- Centrifugation techniques
- Pipetting skills
Certification
- Citi Certificate
- IATA Certificate
Timeline
Medical Technologist
University of Chicago Medical Center
04.2021 - Current
Research Technologist II- Biorepository
Northwestern University-HLA Lab
08.2016 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration
University of Phoenix
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