Mary Abdou

Clinical laboratory Scientist with experience 3+ years working for large organizations to optimize specimen processing with performing a variety of standardized tests and quality control within the field of Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Serology, Blood bank, Microbiology, Urinalysis, and Molecular Genetics.

Microbiologist - Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center - Pomona, CA

(2023-01)

• Developed and conducted Laboratory experiments and evaluations to determine the presence of microbial pathogens in various samples
• Validated and implemented various quality control methods to ensure the accuracy of test results.

Clinical Laboratory Scientist lll- Lead - Chino Valley Medical Center - Chino, CA

(2022-01 - 2023-12)

• Responsible for supervising the daily operation of all laboratory sections.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance.
• Ensures the accuracy of patient results prior to the release or report of test results
• Perform a wide variety of procedures requiring independent judgment using both manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, and Microbiology.
• Adheres to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, and infection control.

Assay Development- Research Scientist 1 - Fulgent lab - Temple City, CA

(2022-01 - 2022-12)

• Develop Scaled and high-Sensitivity tests for next-generation sequencing.
• Troubleshoot automated clinical laboratories' preparation and Illumina sequencing instruments such as NovaSeq 6000 and Agilent.
• Conduct quality control of algorithms for new and updated panels.
• Perform PCR for Covid samples using MGISTP-7000 and Apostle machines and sequence the positive results for further investigation following the CDC guidelines.

Laboratory Technician - Sun Clinical Lab - El Monte, CA

(2019-01 - 2021-12)

• Performed complex and basic patient testing in urinalysis, hematology, chemistry, and blood bank.
• Used LIMS to Track and manage 200+ patient samples per day.
• Organize, and store patient samples daily in a safe and efficient manner and order laboratory supplies as needed.
• Identified abnormalities and diseases by conducting chemical analysis of body fluids using an automatic analyzer and thoroughly documented all findings.
• Machines used: Hematology Analyzer XN, Sysmex CS, Centaur XP, and Clinitex Novus.

Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Egypt lab - Cairo, Egypt

(2013-01 - 2016-12)

• Assisted in the performance of complex examinations and tests according to the laboratory policies.
• Performed Microbiological and serological tests for the identification, enumeration, and description of bacteria, viruses, and/or pathological conditions.
• Performed biochemical tests and analyses on blood, urine, and other body fluids.
• Performed routine and special Hematology tests and analyses. Prepare and test standardized stains, culture media, and reagents.
• Performed quality control procedures and identified compliance with standards.
• Performed technical review of laboratory data.

Bachelor's degree - Microbiology - California State University Los Angeles, CA

Master's degree - Biotechnology - Arab Academy for Science and Technology Cairo, EG