Rhoda Grimes

Professional Laboratory Assistant with experience collecting and interpreting data obtained through experimentation. Maintains detailed and comprehensive laboratory notebooks and keeps operation in full compliance with standards. Meticulous, accurate and thorough with great problem-solving abilities. Also understands risk management and data protection.

Medical Technician (GS-5) - VA Medical Center - Detroit, MI

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

• Fulfilled the duties of venipuncture on patients, sorted and prioritized incoming specimens as well as accessioning

Laboratory Assistant - DMC University Laboratories - Detroit, MI

(2012-01 - 2022-12)

• Fulfilled the duties of venipuncture on patients, sorted and prioritized incoming specimens
• Analyzed and entered laboratory test data in computer system and other lab duties

Laboratory Technician - American Red Cross - Detroit, MI

(2003-01 - 2004-12)

• Worked in biomedical services separating plasma and platelets from blood component bags
• Labeled blood components, data entry and received shipping

Quality Monitor - Lear Corporation - Detroit, MI

(1993-01 - 1994-12)

• Developed and maintained supplier adherence to standards and vendor material disposition as well as supervised temporary employees

Master of Science - Information Assurance (Cybersecurity) - University of Detroit Mercy (2024-12)

Medical Coding - Macomb Community College (2016-12)

DMCUL School of Phlebotomy (2012-12)

B.A. - Biology (Major), Sociology (Minor) - Oakland University (1991-12)