Lab Chief of Staff

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Location
Clermont, FL
Candidate No.
1912021

About this Candidate

DAVRON CV: Candidate 1912021

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN | qPCR, LC-MS/MS, TOXICOLOGY SAMPLE PREP

Core Expertise

  • Molecular extractions and qPCR workflows using automated platforms for diagnostic testing.
  • Targeted LC-MS/MS analyses on triple quadrupole systems for toxicology and metabolite identification.
  • Toxicology sample preparation including liquid–liquid extraction and dilute-and-shoot techniques.
  • QC review, calibration acceptance, and data integrity checks within regulated laboratory environments.
  • Instrumentation troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and training to minimize downtime and errors.

Project Background

  • Supported diagnostic testing by integrating KingFisher Flex extractions with Thermo qPCR workflows.
  • Executed LC-MS/MS runs using triple quadrupole platforms for targeted toxicology and metabolite panels.
  • Applied Phenyl-Hexyl and Polar C18 columns for optimized chromatographic separation workflows.
  • Reviewed assay QC and calibration curves, escalating deviations and documenting corrective actions.
  • Onboarded and mentored new technicians in SOPs, biohazard handling, and instrument protocols.

Key Skills

  • ThermoFisher QuantStudio | KingFisher Flex | ImmunoTox270
  • AB Sciex Triple Quad | LC-MS/MS | Chromatography columns (Phenyl-Hexyl, Polar C18)
  • Toxicology sample prep | Liquid–liquid extraction | Dilute & shoot
  • LIMS | Assay QC review | Calibration curve acceptance
  • Microsoft Excel (data processing & visualization) | Introductory Python (pandas)
  • Scientific documentation | SOP compliance | GLP/GMP awareness

Education

  • B.S., Biology — Georgia Southern University

Why Interview this Candidate?

A skilled laboratory technician with 3+ years supporting molecular diagnostics and LC-MS/MS toxicology workflows. Demonstrated strengths in instrumentation troubleshooting, QC review, and onboarding new staff to SOPs and biohazard protocols. Well-versed in LIMS and regulated-lab expectations, able to deliver reliable assay execution and process improvements in clinical or pharmaceutical environments.

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