Jamie Becker is seeking a position in laboratory medicine and pathology and offers previous experience working in cellular/molecular immunology and bacteriology at Mayo Clinic. She has a bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science and is completing prerequisites for a graduate program. Her experience includes processing specimens, performing diagnostic testing, instrument maintenance, training others, and making recommendations to improve laboratory processes and safety.

1. JAMIE L. BECKER
2216 Elton Hills Dr. NW-Rochester, Minnesota 55901
715-671-3126 (cell) beckerjamie15@gmail.com
Summary:
Previous employee of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology offering commitment to the
position available; motivated, positive, and excellent communication skills.
Work Experience:
Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
Medical Laboratory Scientist: Cellular/Molecular Immunology October 2014-August 2016
• Process blood specimens, perform high-complexity diagnostic testing via instrumentation/manual set-up
• Complete daily instrument maintenance and QC, stock inventory, clean
• Troubleshoot instruments/assays, prioritize specimens, adjust workflow independently
• Maintain ASCP certification, maintain up-to-date education
Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
Medical Laboratory Scientist: Bacteriology June 2011-October 2014
• Process various specimens, perform high-complexity diagnostic testing, communicate critical results
• Participate in multiple laboratory studies, perform daily QC, stock inventory, clean
• Differentiate mixed flora/usual flora from pathogens, perform/interpret/report manual biochemical tests
• Educate/train students, fellows, and new employees
Education:
RochesterTechnical and Community College, Rochester, Minnesota Health Sciences
*Completing pre-requisites for graduate program September 2012-Present
Mayo School of Health Sciences, Rochester, Minnesota
Medical Laboratory Science-Intern July 2010-May 2011
University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse, LaCrosse, Wisconsin
Medical Laboratory Science September 2006-May 2011

2. Accomplishments and Personal Interests:
Volunteering/Charity
• Sponsored Races: half-marathons, 5K, and miles for charity
• Animal care: dog-sit, kennel care, clinic volunteer hours; Completely K9 and Highview Equestrian
• Human Healthcare: family members during recovery periods, house guest(s) and shadowing;
donating handmade art pieces to others
Innovative Laboratory Improvements
• Recommendations in use, CMI: multiple SIMs updates, training suggestions, QC/controlled document
implementation, safety hazard reductions, and improving of lab atmosphere
• Bronze Quality Control Certification: Completed QC course, submit suggestions/recommendations
• Renal Biopsy Safety Audit: locate, document, and suggest improvements for proper documentation and
laboratory practices as required by regulatory agencies, conduct interviews
• Recommendations in use, Bacteriology: strip oxidase date, bone marrow update, Bordetella filing,
modification of reagent containers, Parex inventory clipboard, on-the-hour Bruker start time
Bacteriology
• Scheduling Committee: create, distribute, evaluate statistics resulting in improved employees’ schedules
• Lab Week Committee: design, coordinate, schedule laboratory events recognizing MLS field of study
• Specialty Anaerobes: identify anaerobic growing bacteria, interpret susceptibilities, utilize anaerobic
chamber
• Quality control: remedy ticket distribution and resolution, second document review
References: Available upon request