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Tarena Whitfield

@tarenawhitfield

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Experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist specializing in molecular diagnostics.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role applying molecular diagnostics and flow cytometry in a collaborative, quality-driven lab where I can lead process improvements and mentor staff.

I am an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist with over a decade of hands-on clinical and research laboratory experience, including flow cytometry, dPCR, NGS/RNASeq, qPCR, ELISA, and immunoblotting. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Biology and have worked across clinical and pharmaceutical settings to deliver accurate, high-quality results.

Throughout my career I have led teams, optimized workflows, and improved quality control—contributing to measurable gains such as increased throughput and reduced testing errors. I am comfortable independently troubleshooting instruments, performing method validation, and curating metadata for regulated laboratory environments.

I bring a strong commitment to scientific rigor, collaborative problem-solving, and continual improvement to support patient outcomes and research objectives. I seek opportunities where I can apply molecular techniques, mentor teams, and contribute to robust laboratory operations.