Adrianna Walker

Clinical laboratory professional with 6+ years of experience across clinical microbiology, molecular diagnostics, public health testing, and laboratory operations.

Background includes quality control and assurance, regulatory compliance, assay validation, proficiency testing, SOP development, workflow implementation, and laboratory performance monitoring. Combines hands-on knowledge of complex diagnostic testing with experience coordinating laboratory processes, maintaining documentation, and supporting teams operating under CLIA and CAP requirements.

Medical Laboratory Scientist, Microbiology (Contract) - Corewell Health / Quest Diagnostics - Grand Rapids, MI

(2026-02)

• Perform clinical microbiology testing and specimen processing while adhering to established procedures, quality requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Interpret urine cultures and perform organism identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing utilizing MS Prime and VITEK workflows.
• Process positive blood cultures using the bioMérieux Virtuo system, including Gram stain interpretation and organism workup.
• Perform molecular diagnostic testing utilizing GeneXpert Infinity, BioFire Torch, Verigene, and DiaSorin platforms.
• Follow established quality control procedures for microbiology and molecular testing to support accurate, reproducible, and timely patient results.
• Identify testing or workflow concerns and collaborate with laboratory team members to maintain quality, safety, and operational efficiency.

Microbiology Project Coordinator / Interim Clinical Microbiology Manager (Contract) - Valley Health - Winchester, VA

(2025-06 - 2025-12)

• Coordinated microbiology projects across clinical and molecular laboratory operations while supporting compliance with CLIA and CAP requirements.
• Oversaw workflow development, laboratory assay validation, project timelines, and implementation of new testing methodologies.
• Developed and maintained SOPs, quality documentation, and laboratory performance metrics to support consistent testing practices and regulatory readiness.
• Coordinated equipment calibration, procurement, vendor relationships, and operational requirements to maintain laboratory readiness.
• Partnered with medical technologists, pathologists, and administrative leadership to identify workflow needs and improve laboratory processes.
• Provided technical guidance related to specimen processing, molecular testing, biosafety, and laboratory procedures.

Microbiology Technologist (Contract) - Quest Diagnostics Regional Laboratory - Indianapolis, IN

(2024-08 - 2025-03)

• Performed identification and workup of clinically significant bacteria, fungi, yeasts, and acid-fast organisms following established laboratory procedures.
• Maintained quality control requirements for culture media, reagents, instrumentation, and microbiology testing processes.
• Participated in proficiency testing and quality assurance activities while maintaining established performance expectations.
• Utilized BACT/ALERT and specialized staining and culture methodologies to support accurate pathogen detection.
• Followed biohazard, biosafety, and contamination-prevention procedures while consistently supporting laboratory turnaround-time requirements.

Senior Microbiologist - Alabama Department of Public Health - Montgomery, AL

(2020-07 - 2024-08)

• Performed and reviewed laboratory testing according to approved procedures and CLIA, CAP, FDA, and laboratory quality requirements.
• Led in-house validation of the CDC SARS-CoV-2/Influenza Multiplex Assay and CDC LRN-B DOD Warrior Panel Ebola Assay.
• Developed and implemented whole genome sequencing workflows for SARS-CoV-2, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and wastewater surveillance.
• Supported expansion of the Whole Genome Sequencing Division, including equipment procurement and management of federally funded laboratory resources.
• Performed DNA/RNA purification, PCR, sequencing, Illumina library preparation, sequence-quality analysis, and bioinformatics workflows.
• Developed automated Excel tracking tools to improve grant monitoring and interdepartmental reporting.
• Coordinated with vendors regarding equipment, technical training, system updates, and collaborative laboratory initiatives.

Medical Assistant / Clinical Manager - Dale Medical Center – Ozark Surgical Associates

(2017-06 - 2020-06)

• Managed clinical workflows, employee onboarding, infection control activities, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Established infection control processes that achieved 100% compliance during audits.
• Implemented EHR processes that improved documentation accuracy and retrieval efficiency by 25%.
• Optimized operational and supply processes, contributing to a 20% reduction in supply-related costs.

Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences - Troy University (2020)

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences - Troy University (2018)