Brittany W.
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Experience
Jun 2025 - Present
6 monthsMedical Laboratory Scientist
Labcorp
- Collect samples and perform lab tests
- Calibrate and maintain equipment
- Perform statistical analysis
Sep 2024 - Present
1 year 3 monthsMedical Laboratory Scientist, Generalist
CJW Medical Center Johnston Willis
- Perform medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease
- Perform routine tests under general supervision to provide data for diagnosis and treatment, ensuring validity and accuracy of results
- Collect, process, and handle blood and other biological specimens according to established procedures
- Instruct patients in proper sample collection
- Perform clinical laboratory tests in blood bank, hematology, microbiology, immunology, clinical chemistry, and urinalysis
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative chemical analyses of body fluids such as blood, urine, and spinal fluid
- Perform blood counts using a microscope
- Conduct blood tests for transfusion purposes
- Develop and maintain cell and tissue cultures for testing purposes
- Isolate and identify specimens using advanced laboratory techniques
- Perform quality control on test results, ensuring validity and accuracy
- Calibrate and troubleshoot testing systems and instruments to meet accuracy standards
- Keep records and report results according to established procedures
- Practice safety, environmental, and infection control methods
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
May 2024 - Oct 2024
6 monthsIRL Medical Laboratory Scientist
American Red Cross
- Perform red cell antibody identification and antigen typing
- Assist with routine and complex serological cases
- Select suitable donor units
- Provide technical and medical consultation
- Follow rigorous quality standards and process controls
Mar 2023 - May 2024
1 year 3 monthsMedical Laboratory Technologist
HCA Chippenham Medical Center
- Perform routine tests under general supervision to provide data for diagnosis and treatment, ensuring validity and accuracy of results
- Collect, process, and handle blood and other biological specimens according to established procedures
- Instruct patients in proper sample collection
- Perform clinical laboratory tests in blood bank, hematology, microbiology, immunology, clinical chemistry, and urinalysis
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative chemical analyses of body fluids such as blood, urine, and spinal fluid
- Perform blood counts using a microscope
- Conduct blood tests for transfusion purposes
- Develop and maintain cell and tissue cultures for testing purposes
- Isolate and identify specimens using advanced laboratory techniques
- Perform quality control on test results, ensuring validity and accuracy
- Calibrate and troubleshoot testing systems and instruments to meet accuracy standards
- Keep records and report results according to established procedures
- Practice safety, environmental, and infection control methods
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Mar 2021 - Mar 2023
2 years 1 monthScientist in Microbiology
Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services
- Conduct standard microbiologic and similar laboratory tests on various specimens to identify infectious agents
- Analyze and interpret data and participate in laboratory research
- Perform complex bacteriologic and virologic tests including molecular analysis and nucleic acid amplification tests for pathogens such as SARS-CoV-2, Shigella, and ipaH
- Maintain knowledge of microbiology principles and laboratory analysis skills
- Perform extensive quality control on media, reagents, and test kits
- Conduct highly complex analysis, evaluate specimen quality, and interpret test results
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot complex instrumentation
- Participate in proficiency testing events as testing personnel
- Prepare reagents and pre-analytic processes for high complexity testing
- Utilize the STARLIMS Laboratory Information Management System to input and track test results and data
- Communicate with state laboratory colleagues, the Office of Epidemiology and Prevention Services, specimen submitters, local health departments, and health command
Dec 2018 - Mar 2021
2 years 4 monthsScientist in Virology and Immunology
Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services
- Support immunology and virology viral isolation and rabies testing sections
- Perform serological testing for viral and bacterial pathogens
- Conduct traditional viral culture and rabies testing
- Accession and process human and animal specimens
- Perform and document analyses
- Isolate viral agents via cell cultures and shell vials
- Prepare and read viral slides
- Prepare and test reagents and obtain necessary materials and equipment
- Troubleshoot and maintain equipment
- Study growth, development, structure, and characteristics of viruses such as Flu, VZV, CMV, Adeno, Herpes, RSV, Measles, Mumps, and Rubella
- Isolate and culture significant viruses in standard inhibitory medium
- Identify viruses through microscopic examination of morphological, physical, and cultural traits
- Observe virus actions on living animal tissues
Jul 2018 - Dec 2018
6 monthsNight Auditor
B.F. Saul Hospitality Group
- Reconcile daily cash transactions, house reports, and reservations
- Reconcile cashier reports from restaurant and retail outlets and transmit credit card transactions
- Prepare detailed reports noting discrepancies and out-of-balance accounts
- Function as internal auditor to ensure correct revenue and financial transaction reporting
- Handle guest requests and complaints following customer service procedures and guidelines for exceptions, discounts, or upgrades
- Perform front desk procedures for reservations, check-in, and credit card transactions
- Set up new guests in rooms and provide high quality customer service
May 2017 - Aug 2017
4 monthsResearch Assistant I
PlanetPharma
- Contracted to Ventana Medical Systems Inc. in the Research and Development Department on the Special Stains Team
- Evaluate current market staining kits for problems and develop solutions for future formulations
- Assist with Trichrome Optimization Study
- Develop new wash formulations and rework AFB counterstain
Jan 2016 - Jan 2017
1 year 1 monthClinical Laboratory Assistant
Sonora Quest Laboratory at Banner Estrella Hospital
- Receive biological specimens and prepare samples for analytical testing
- Perform waived testing
- Utilize pre-analytical systems to support biomedical test processing
- Load samples and run blood typing and screens on an Echo system
- Dispense blood products to hospital floors
Mar 2015 - Jan 2016
11 monthsSurgical Pathology Assistant
Sonora Quest Laboratory at Banner Estrella Hospital
- Receive, accession, and label tissue specimens ensuring proper identification and integrity
- Perform computer and clerical functions for surgical and cytology specimens
- Assist with frozen sections by operating a cryostat and processing, cutting, and staining fresh samples
- Assist with surgical procedures including fine needle aspirations and bone marrow biopsies
- Troubleshoot and document specimen and procedural issues
- Maintain equipment, staining protocols, slide and block filling systems, and retained tissue specimens
- Prepare containers and cassettes for shipment with appropriate paperwork and routing slips
Apr 2014 - Mar 2015
1 yearCytology Preparatory Technician
LabCorp of America
- Understand staining, cover slipping, and centrifuge equipment use
- Prepare cytologic slides from gynecologic samples using ThinPrep processing
- Process GYN ThinPreps for cytologic evaluations
- Prepare and stain conventional PAP smears and other specimens
- Maintain adequate levels of supplies, fixatives, and solutions
- Review supply levels and maintain a clean work environment
- File cytology slides and complete quality control records daily
- Handle and dispose of hazardous waste per lab standards
- Implement new cytopreparatory procedures, methods, and technologies
Aug 2012 - Nov 2013
1 year 4 monthsAdministrative Clerk / Supervisor
Villa Sport Athletic Club and Spa
- Oversee membership database for over 5,000 members
- Audit and edit new member contracts
- Update account billing and personal information and manage membership add-ons/removals
- Answer billing and membership questions
- Balance club safe, make weekly deposits, maintain cash drawers, change banks, count nightly cash drops, and administer petty cash
- Assist the Business Administrator and Human Resources Supervisor
Aug 2006 - Aug 2013
7 years 1 monthSite Director
YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region
- Oversee care and learning of up to ninety-five elementary-age children for five to twelve hours a day
- Manage a staff of two to five counselors
- Design weekly curriculum plans for the site
- Maintain all medical and registration paperwork for attendees
- Manage the monthly operations budget for the site
Languages
English
NativeEducation
Jul 2025 - Present
Capella University
PhD · Public Health · Minneapolis, United States
Aug 2017 - Aug 2018
University of Florida
Master of Science · Veterinary Forensic Medicine · Gainesville, United States
Jan 2009 - Aug 2014
University of Colorado
Master of Science · Forensic Sciences · Colorado Springs, United States
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