Procurement Category Manager - Prociency Testing and Strategic Sourcing / January, 2022 — December

Management of suppliers and internal stakeholders including oversight of ISO 17043 audits for 700+ prociency testing programs. Knowledge of CLIA CMS regulation. Partner with stakeholders to plan contracts and sourcing strategies execute procurement activities and ensure timely material delivery. Develop and maintain key supplier relationships to maximize value during negotiation events. Identify and report supplier-related issues and develop processes to mitigate risks. Manage all cross-functional projects and exist as point person. Provide end-to-end supplier management including production schedule monitoring inventory SOW purchase order creation pricing structure contract lifecycle management and ongoing contract negotiation. Identify evaluate and recommend potential new suppliers to strengthen the supply base. Negotiate cost-savings opportunities and ensure compliance while communicating to relevant stakeholders. Lead new product development processes including RFP management GTM and PLM write and edit standard operating procedures as objective change. Implement CAPA investigation perform root cause analysis NCR handling preventative action planning manage corrective action and change control. Travel to conduct on-site supplier quality audits evaluating GMPGLP compliance quality management systems CAPA eectiveness risk controls and documentation integrity to support ongoing regulatory readiness. Lead urgent escalation meetings to rapidly notify stakeholders of major systemic changes coordinate impact assessments assign and track action items and drive timely resolution and contingency planning.

Medical Laboratory Scientist - Immunologist / December, 2016 — November, 2021

Acted as key team leader In reference testing analysis and quality control for immunologic methodologies including ow cytometry immunouorescence enzyme immunoassay uorescent immunoassay virology and cell culture and other advanced immunologic testing. Ensured accurate execution of complex assays while maintaining compliance within CLIA and CAP and consistent with high-quality laboratory performance. Served as subject-matter reference for providers on esoteric and advanced diagnostic testing. Demonstrated fast paced turnaround time in a high-volume reference laboratory even maintained critical testing operations essential during the pandemic.

Medical Laboratory Scientist - Generalist / March, 2016 — March, 2017

Conducted testing in clinical chemistry immunohematologyblood banking hematology coagulation microscopy morphologic immunology and microbiology in a level 1 trauma hospital stat laboratory. Operated laboratory instrumentation and manual methodologies while maintaining accuracy within established turnaround times. Ensured proper quality control and adherence to laboratory protocols. Use of QMS and LIMS.

Medical Laboratory Scientist - Clinical Internship - Employee / February, 2014 — March, 2016

Clinical internship in Chemistry Immunohematology Immunology Hematology Coagulation Microbiology Urinalysis Pathology Histology and Phlebotomy. Concurrent with internship worked in specimen processing client communications and courier services.

QC Chemist / November, 2012 — February, 2014

Quality tested to engineering specications including atomic absorption spectroscopy X-ray uorescence titration HPLC mass spectrometry UV-VIS particle size measurement and wet chemistry techniques for chemical plating and automotive surface nishing processes. Interpreted and adjusted mathematical data to meet product specications making precise material amendments as needed.

QC Chemist / November, 2011 — November, 2012

Performed analytical techniques including UV-VIS on active pharmaceutical ingredients under cGLP GMP DA ICH guidelines and EMA standards.

Technical Client Services Specialist / January, 2009 — November, 2011

Acted as bridge between clients and lab operations handling technical inquiries coordinating sample submissions and testing requirements explaining methods and results troubleshooting issues and ensuring projects run smoothly while meeting quality regulatory and turnaround expectations.