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@tarenawhitfield
Experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist specializing in molecular diagnostics.
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.
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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Quest Diagnostics
Dec 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)
Performed flow cytometry, immunofluorescence and immunoblotting assays, maintained QC and instrument troubleshooting, and updated laboratory databases to ensure accurate patient results.
IU Health
Dec 2020 - Dec 2023 (3 years)
Executed quality control testing, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting in a flow cytometry lab while verifying analytic accuracy, sensitivity, and reference ranges.
Covance Pharma Solutions
Dec 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year)
Assisted research studies in neurodegeneration and immunology, performed molecular diagnostics including dPCR and NGS/RNASeq, and curated metadata for research reporting.
Eli Lilly
Dec 2016 - Dec 2018 (2 years)
Conducted molecular assays (qPCR, ELISA), developed and validated new testing procedures, and led a team to increase throughput and reduce testing errors through improved QC.
Indiana State Department of Health
Dec 2011 - Dec 2014 (3 years)
Performed routine pathology and molecular tests, conducted point-of-care and quality testing in a regulated environment, and supported experimental design and team research.
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Bachelor of Science, Biology
2004 - 2009
Completed a Biology degree with coursework relevant to clinical and molecular laboratory techniques from 2004 to 2009.
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