Diba Rashid

CLIA-focused Laboratory Manager with 5+ years leading clinical laboratory operations, quality systems, and regulatory compliance. Proven track record passing three consecutive CLIA inspections, reducing operating costs, and standardizing testing procedures. Skilled in team leadership, QC/QA program management, and cross-functional communication with physicians, sponsors, and regulatory bodies.

Laboratory Supervisor - American Health Associates - Farmington Hills, MI

(2020-09)

• Manage development, standardization, and evaluation of specimen analysis procedures and reporting across the laboratory
• Led the lab through three consecutive CLIA inspections with no major deficiencies cited
• Own the lab's QC/QA program, ensuring consistent compliance with CLIA standards across all testing areas
• Identified and implemented cost-saving process changes, reducing operating expenses
• Manage inventory of laboratory supplies, forecasting stock levels to prevent shortages and reduce waste
• Supervise and evaluate a team of 20 laboratory personnel, driving improvements in productivity and turnaround time
• Identify operational risks and lead corrective action planning to resolve procedural and compliance gaps
• Partner with clinical and customer service teams to improve service delivery to referring physicians and nurses

Medical Laboratory Technician - American Health Associates - Farmington Hills, MI

(2017-04 - 2020-09)

• Prepared and processed patient samples for diagnostic testing, including slide preparation, accessioning, and culturing
• Performed laboratory testing per standard operating procedures; interpreted results and flagged abnormal findings for physician follow-up
• Performed daily startup, maintenance, and quality control checks on laboratory analyzers
• Served as a technical resource for staff, answering procedural questions and supporting ongoing training

Clinical Research Assistant - Wayne State Medical School - Detroit, MI

(2014-05 - 2017-04)

• Coordinated subject recruitment, screening, and consent for clinical studies evaluating bacterial vaginosis (BV) diagnostics and treatment protocols
• Collected, processed, and tracked vaginal swab specimens, maintaining chain-of-custody for BV testing
• Performed BV PCR panels and wet-mount microscopy (Amsel criteria) to support clinical diagnosis per study protocol
• Maintained CLIA-compliant documentation and case report forms (CRFs) for BV-related specimen collection and testing
• Reported findings and communicated with principal investigators to support accurate, timely study data

Bachelor of Science - Medical Lab Sciences - George Washington University (2022)

Bachelor of Science - Psychology - Wayne State University (2016)