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- 1. Brent A Gessner, MB(ASCP)CM 1414 Discovery Way Durham, NC 27703 (952) 913-8333 Brentagessner@gmail.com PROFILE____________________________________________________________________ Attained a degree from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota in May 2012, where I studied to be a Cytogenetic Technologist. In May through October completed an internship at Anschutz Medical Campus's Pediatrics DNA Diagnostic Laboratory in Denver Colorado gathering valuable experience in molecular laboratory procedures and analysis. These skills help me with my current job as a Microarray Technologist at Labcorp for the last three years. PROFESSIONALWORK EXPERIENCE___________________________________________ Labcorp, Durham, NC 06/2012 -- Present Cytogenetic Technologist Currently employed in the Microarray department. Job responsibilities include: Training first shift employees in the following. Determining the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established Labcorp procedures and criteria. Responsible for proofreading order requisitions forms to verify all information is accurate and that testing is ordered properly. Prepare samples through all steps until final analysis. Perform quality control tests on all reagents and sample types. Maintain standards of all testing and reporting in order to maintain consumer satisfaction. Responsible for ensuring oncology clients for microarray are running smoothly and havent been passed over. Verify that laboratory equipment and machinery are running at specifications laid out in Standard Operated Procedures. Identify technical problems with equipment, and act accordingly to ensure repairs are done an in timely fashion. In addition to my regular duties, I volunteered for an expanded assignment as a Technologist Lead on a clinical trial. This position had the following tasks: Attending meetings on trial details, providing input regarding testing procedures, training co-workers in the clinical trials techniques, proof-reading of all data entry, and writing the majority of the Standard Operated Procedures for the trial. INTERNSHIP __________________________________________________________ Molecular Genetics Laboratory, Aurora, CO USA 05/2011 - 08/2011 Laboratory Internship Responsible for running PCR and sequencing analysis in order to ensure quality control on new primers and reagents. Performed quality control comparisons on new tests that our molecular technicians developed in order to be put into clinical testing. Created primers to help verify a deletion in microarray analysis. Reorganized files and documents and created new templates for their clinical findings, assisted in debugging excel programs in order to improve efficiency. Certifications __________________________________________________________ Obtained an ASCP certification as a Technologist in Molecular Biology. 08/2014 California Certification: Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist 2015 Enrolled in Durham Techs accredited Clinical Trials Research Associate certification
- 2. 2 RESEARCH SKILLS___________________________________________________________ - Writing of Standard of Procedures - Electronic Data Capture - electronic Case Form Reports - AffymetrixCytoscanHD platform - Polymerase chain reaction - DNA sequence analysis - Primer creation - DNA Extraction by Maxwell machine; Amino Fluid, Chorionic Villus Sampling, Product of Conception, Blood, Bone Marrow, Buccal Swab, Fixed Pellet and Formalin Fixed Paraffin Embedded tissue - Purification, DNA fragment and Labeling reactions of DNA - F.I.S.H probes: Prenatal Insight, Subtelomere probes, prenatal uniques, BCR/ABL - Prenatal cell lifting - DNA Quant: Nano drop and AccuBule - Hybridization of DNA - Molecular pipetting experience with Single, Multi-Channel, Repeater and Matrix Pipettes - Can operate/program Theremocyclers EDUCATION_________________________________________________________________ St. Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN USA 08/26/08-05/08/12 Bachelor of Arts degree Biology Cytogenetic Technology Relevant Coursework - Human Anatomy with Lab - Radiation Biology - Biometrics - Physics I & II with Lab - Molecular Biology - Genetics - Physiology - Cell biology - Organic Chemistry I & II with Lab - General Chemistry I & II with Lab - Botany & Zoology I & II with Lab - Biology Research and Thesis COMPUTER SKILLS___________________________________________________________ - Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, & PowerPoint. - Local Area Network (LAN): Can create a LAN network in order to allow computers to communicate with each other in a closed-circuit environment. WORK EXPERIENCE__________________________________________________________ Chartwells , Winona, MN USA 01/2009 04/2012 Cafe worker This job helped improve my time management skills as I progressed through college. Wal-Mart , Apple Valley, MN USA 06/2010 - 08/2010 Store set-up Built team working skills at Wal-Mart as well as improved my communication skills with customers. Fong's , Prior Lake, MN 10/2005 - 08/2007 Cashier This job built the baseline of my communication skills with customers and helped me develop a strong work ethic.