Jeremiah Salley

Clinical Laboratory Professional with 7+ years across CLIA-regulated diagnostic, reference, and production lab environments, now performing quality control testing in an AS9100-certified aerospace materials laboratory. Recognized as the highest-producing department member in 2025. Specialized expertise in pre-analytical processing, autoimmune diagnostic workflows, lysate preparation, cryopreservation, and Laboratory Information Systems (LIS).

Quality Lab Technician - Airtech Advanced Materials Group - Huntington Beach, CA

(2026-06)

Aerospace composite materials manufacturer — vacuum bagging and release films; AS9100-certified.

• Perform quality control testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished aerospace-grade composite manufacturing products.
• Execute laboratory testing procedures in accordance with AS9100 aerospace quality management standards.
• Document test results and maintain inspection records to support traceability and customer quality requirements.
• Maintain laboratory instruments, calibration logs, and an organized, audit-ready lab workspace.
• Support quality problem investigation and follow-up checks in partnership with manufacturing supervisors and engineers.

Clinical Lab Associate - Exagen - Vista, CA

(2024-02 - 2026-05)

CLIA-certified autoimmune diagnostics laboratory specializing in lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and connective tissue disease testing.

• Performed high-volume accessioning and accurate LIS data entry for patient specimens supporting autoimmune diagnostic panels (lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, connective tissue disease).
• Executed red blood cell washing for lysate preparation per validated SOPs.
• Performed specimen aliquoting (pour-off) procedures to prepare samples for multiple downstream assay platforms.
• Operated and maintained the Beckman Coulter Automate 2500 — daily QC, calibration verification, consumables management, and troubleshooting.
• Diagnosed and resolved a recurring Beckman Automate 2500 issue costing the organization thousands in downtime — Beckman Coulter adopted the in-house solution as the basis for an official manufacturer fix.
• Managed cryogenic and ultra-low temperature freezer sample storage, ensuring chain-of-custody and specimen integrity for biorepository samples.
• Transmitted and verified finalized test results through the LIS per established reporting workflows and turnaround time targets.
• Triaged incoming specimens and maintained strict adherence to CLIA, OSHA, BBP, and HIPAA standards in all sample handling and patient data activities.

Reference Test Clerk - Labcorp - San Diego, CA

(2023-04 - 2024-01)

National clinical reference laboratory — Esoterix specialty testing routing operations.

• Performed specimen identification, classification, and routing to Esoterix specialty testing labs across diverse specimen types (serum, plasma, whole blood, urine).
• Conducted QC audits to ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, and internal procedural standards.

Laboratory Production Technician - Union Street Brands - Jacksonville, FL

(2018-10 - 2023-02)

Regulated consumer product manufacturing in a controlled production laboratory environment.

• Manufactured regulated consumer products in a controlled lab environment under GMP-aligned SOPs.
• Performed precise formulation, mixing, and in-process QC using calibrated lab-grade equipment.
• Managed inventory of raw materials and finished goods with full lot-tracking documentation.
• Maintained lab cleanliness, equipment readiness, and high-volume database accuracy through scheduled sanitization and 5S workspace practices.
• Partnered with management to identify and resolve specimen processing discrepancies, optimizing throughput and reducing rework.
• Maintained chain-of-custody and regulatory compliance across specimen receipt, sorting, and outbound shipping.
• Performed precise LIS data entry to track specimen status, storage location, and test routing in real time.

High School Diploma - Penn Foster (2022)