Maryrose Aquino

Offering a progressively responsible position as a Quality Control Technologist/Phlebotomist, Over 10 years experienced working in a medical field as a Phlebotomist, such as working in a nursing home and able to draw Coumadin donors, with strong compliance to safety. Ability to quickly learn, multitask and adapt to ever changing conditions to meet deadlines. Develop good rapport with coworkers, patients as well as outside of my team.

Lab Operation Specialist/Phlebotomist - Genalyte

(2022-03 - 2023-03)

Operate, demo and test revolutionary automated lab device, its highly collaborative role which interfaces with R&D and Assay Development. Also drawing blood for testing. Performs demonstrations for clinical test offerings, including use of the Laboratory Information system, proper sample selection, safety and storage.

Responsible for operating, maintaining and supporting demonstrations of Company's automated laboratory platform. Prepare samples for analysis and or storage upon receipt. Experienced with performing waived, moderate, or high level testing as described by CLIA.

Ability to work independently and communicate remotely with members of the team. Ensure operation of instrumentation by calibrating instruments, performing preventative maintenance, following manufacture's instructions and troubleshooting minor issues. Receive and maintain supply inventory to ensure that integrity is maintained.

Perform demonstrations to external clients regarding product offering. Identify and communicate abnormal instrument or location conditions by alerting clinical management. Perform tasks related to research and or clinical trial studies assigned by Director, Laboratory Operations and exte

Admin Covid Testing Site - Integrity Nursing - San Diego, CA

(2020-10 - 2023-01)

• Instructed to follow sanitation protocols and wearing PPE at all times.
• Attended long working hours assisting patients with check-in and registration.
• Maintain hourly sanitation and preparing lab kits.

Quality Control Technologist/Phlebotomist - Accriva Diagnostics - San Diego, CA

(2014-08 - 2022-02)

One out of five Phlebotomists that support the blood draw for Quality Control, R&D Department and Coumadin Donors. As a QC Technologist, perform Finished Product QC testing of medical devices used to measure clotting times for patient in hospitals prior to any major surgery. As a Phlebotomist, primary responsibility is to coordinate blood donors to be used by QC as well as R&D projects on a daily basis.

Once a week, primary phlebotomist to draw blood on Donors that are currently on Coumadin regimen. As a QC Tech, perform QC testing on cuvettes and medical instruments with strong emphasis on safety, accuracy and regulatory compliance.

• Contacting donors, performing the blood draw, and organizing confidential donor records.
• Perform testing of biological raw materials and finished goods per relevant SOP.
• Perform testing for product validation and process validation on existing products.
• Perform testing and prepare reports as required for environmental monitoring or investigation of out-of-specification results.
• Perform testing and assist with preparation of reports for various special projects as deemed necessary by technical review team.
• Responsible for tracking relevant trends.
• Maintain proper laboratory housekeeping and supply levels in the QC laboratory.
• Submission of purchase requisitions and inventory adjustments.
• Document all test results and maintain product release records (including electronic records).
• Maintain product testing database and perform relevant statistical analyses associated with product specifications as specified in laboratory SOPs.
• Assist with investigation and resolution of complaints, non-conforming material and product performance issues.
• Submit basic change orders to update procedures as required.
• Ensure and maintain compliance with the Company's quality system requirements through training and adherence to policies, procedures and processes.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Review peers' data making sure that all data are accurate and complete before submitting it to QA for final release.

Quality Control/Phlebotomist - Alere - San Diego, CA

(2008-06 - 2014-03)

Main Phlebotomist who is responsible in the daily blood draw support of the entire company. Primary tasks included scheduling donors, performing blood draw in a very busy laboratory, and maintained donor records.

• Assisted in training new hires in Phlebotomy.
• Ordering phlebotomy supplies making sure that there is a steady supply of material on a daily basis.
• Organized blood donors record with emphasis in privacy, HIPAA and OSHA compliance.
• Volunteered to work overtime when needed.
• Willing to help out other areas of the department that needed assistance.

Mobile Phlebotomist - Diagnostic Laboratory - San Diego, CA

(2009-03 - 2010-12)

• Verified patient personal information such as insurance data, give instructions to patients, data entry.
• Collected timed specimens and organized pick up and drop off of critical specimens.
• Followed GMP, GLP, safety and other relevant quality guidelines.

Technician - Biosite Corporation - San Diego, CA

(2006-01 - 2008-12)

Assembly of medical devices such as BNP, TOx Mtd, Cardiac, D-Dimer, Protein C making sure that task is performed and completed in a timely manner. Able to follow and understand SOPs quickly, which is critical in a busy working environment.

Technician - Applied Biotech - San Diego, CA

(2004-06 - 2006-12)

Assisted Production Department in assembling medical devices for pregnancy test, Strep A, Flu and Drug Screen Test from raw material to final packaged kit units. Recognized by Management as a hard-working and dedicated employee.

• Help the Lead and Supervisor organize the assembly lines by making sure that materials needed daily is stocked at all times.

Manufacturing Assistant - Quantum Corporation - San Diego, CA

(2002-01 - 2004-12)

• Assembled and inspected Carbon monoxide alarms for industrial and residential use.
• Performed packaging, labeling and post packaging inspection of completed products.

Patient Care Technician (2016-01 - 2017-12)

Certificate of Completion - Certified Phlebotomy Technician (2007-01 - 2008-12)

Certificate of Completion - Medical Administrative Assistant (2004-01 - 2005-12)

Associates Degree - Computer Programming (1998-01 - 2000-12)