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Karen Elizabeth

Grasmere,Invercargill

Summary

Hardworking Medical laboratory scientist bringing 15 years of expertise in patient testing needs. Skilled multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Proven history of maintaining equipment and lab areas in alignment with regulatory guidelines.


Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

APEX union delegate

Apex
01.2021 - Current
  • Communicate with staff members about concerns with contracts, pay issues, work issues.
  • Communicate with APEX about any concerns within the laboratory.
  • Be a link between staff and APEX.
  • Attended delegate training2022 and 2023.

Second-in-charge Core laboratory

Invercargill Awanui
01.2020 - Current
  • Fill in for HOD when on leave
  • Write some rosters
  • Ordering supplies
  • Some Pay Global experience
  • Complete External QC for biochemistry department
  • Review and oversee internal Quality Control for biochemistry
  • Lead staff meetings where required
  • Sign off staff competencies

Medical laboratory scientist

Invercargill Awanui
01.2008 - 01.2020
  • Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
  • Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.
  • Maintained strict adherence to prescribed lab safety guidelines and operational instructions.
  • Tested specimens and blood products in accordance with IANZ standard operating procedures.

Education

B Bursary -

Menzies College High School
Wyndham, STL

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory sciences -

Otago University
Dunedin, OTA
01.2008

Skills

  • Hard-working, reliable, honest, trust worthy
  • Quality Assurance and quality control
  • Supervision and Leadership
  • Microsoft Word and Excell
  • Written and Verbal Communication
  • Self-Directed

Timeline

APEX union delegate

Apex
01.2021 - Current

Second-in-charge Core laboratory

Invercargill Awanui
01.2020 - Current

Medical laboratory scientist

Invercargill Awanui
01.2008 - 01.2020

B Bursary -

Menzies College High School

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory sciences -

Otago University
Karen Elizabeth