Briar Bragdon
Winston-Salem
Summary
Detail-oriented lab technician with specialized training in parasitology and serology, honed in a fast-paced, high-volume veterinary diagnostic laboratory. Experience in andrology from a prestigeous IVF clinic, bringing a comprehensive understanding of many laboratory processes. Committed to optimizing lab operations through innovative solutions and continuous improvement strategies. Proven ability to thrive under pressure while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Andrology General Supervisor
Carolinas Fertility Insitute
Greensboro, NC
11.2025 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with CLIA/CAP regulations and standards.
- Mentored and trained staff in Semen Analysis, IVF/IUI Wash prep.
- Streamlined patient testing and reporting, improving workflow efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Implemented QC/QA measures to ensure accurate testing in multiple lab/clinic locations
Andrology Technician
Carolinas Fertility Institute
Greensboro, NC
11.2022 - 11.2025
- Interacted with patients on a daily basis.
- Analyzed semen samples under the WHO 5th ed. Criteria. (Counts, Morphology, and Viability).
- Prepared semen samples for IUI and IVF procedures using Gradient and ZyMot wash methods.
- Daily/weekly/monthly QC monitoring on lab equipment.
- Responsible for inventory and lab ordering.
- Interact with providers regarding analyses of their patients.
- Operated and maintained laboratory equipment to ensure optimal performance and compliance with CLIA/CAP and safety standards.
Medical Lab Technician
IDEXX Laboratories
Greensboro, NC
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Operated and ran ELISA assays for specific parasites.
- Operated starlet Hamilton machines to run assays.
- Proficient in trouble shooting technical problems on multiple lab equipments Starlet Hamilton, Centrifuges, microscopes etc.
- Identified common and uncommon parasites in cats and dogs from a fecal floatation slide.
- Microscopy work for 5 to 8 hours per shift.
- Trained lab aides and Lab techs in Parasitology
- Performed High paced environment processing 2,000+ samples a night.
- Conducted laboratory tests and analyses such as ELISA assays for 4DX panels on cats and dogs using Multiplex technology.
Lab Aide
CorTech
Greensboro, NC
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Temp lab aide for the Parasitology lab in Idexx
- Performed fecal flotation on the thousands of samples that came through the lab every night
- Kept lab clean and presentable after the work was completed.
- Assisted on ELISA assays using Starlet lab machines.
- Kept samples moving at an adequate speed to ensure samples were completed on time.
- Stored samples in an organized manner pertinent to guidelines.
- Performed other lab testing specific to SOP'S provided such as Baermann, occult blood, Egg counts, etc.
Contact Tracer/Vaccine Support
Forsyth Public Health Department
Winston-Salem, NC
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Operated call center for contact tracing and COVID vaccine appointments.
- Answered questions regarding COVID vaccine and isolation recommendations based on up to date CDC guidelines.
- Performed other miscellaneous office work when needed
Barista
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
Winston-Salem, NC
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Operated the till, and took orders for hundreds of people per day.
- Helped customers determine what they wanted to order when undecided
- Cleaned and kept Cafe presentable and functioning during business hours.
- Operated under a fast paced environment.
- Made drinks specific to the recipe and to customer specifications
Research Assistant
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Performed lab work specific to research projects being held in the lab.
- Collected lab data for specific research projects.
- Operated Flow Cytometer for cell counts using the natural fluorescents of cyanobacteria.
- Performed growth curves on Cyanobacteria and viruses.
- Operated a BSL2 hood for transferring cyanobacteria.
- Proficient in microbiology asceptic technique.
- Assisted microbiology teacher in the class room and in the lab.
- Mentored multiple undergraduate students in the lab.
- Created new Lab SOP'S for new methodologies and equipment within the lab.
Data Entry Clerk
Maine Housing
Augusta, ME
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Audited accounts specific to Low Income housing (LIHEAP) across Maine.
- Ensured public monies was used properly under the LIHEAP program.
- Collected data from the LIHEAP accounts of heating vendors.
- Helped with miscellaneous office work when extra help was needed.
Barista
Barnes and Noble
Augusta, ME
09.2018 - 12.2019
- Provided excellent customer service to patrons at Barnes and Noble when needed
- Operated the till, and took orders for hundreds of people per day.
- Helped customers determine what they wanted to order when undecided
- Cleaned and kept Cafe presentable and functioning during business hours.
- Operated under a fast paced environment.
- Made drinks specific to the recipe and to customer specifications
Naturalist/Bartender
Cap'n Fish's Cruises
Boothbay Harbor, ME
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Tended bar to the hundreds of customers on the boat cruises.
- Cleaned and kept the best presentable during multiple tours a day.
- Educated the public on Lobsters/lobstering in the gulf of Maine during the naturalist tours.
- Kept passengers safe, and followed safety protocols during bad seas.
Naturalist
Pemaquid Watershed Association
Pemaquid, ME
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Organized and set up educational displays for the Beach Combers rest nature center.
- Educated the public on environmental issues pertinent to the area and the ocean.
- Presented educational programs with state representative Mick Devin about ocean acidification.
- Cleaned and kept nature center presentable for patrons
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Project Management
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, NC03-2028
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
University of New England
Biddeford, ME06-2017
Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics
University of New England
Biddeford, ME06-2017
Skills
- Data Collection
- Data Entry
- Staff development
- Microbiology techniques
- Laboratory documentation
- Laboratory Experience
- Employee training
- Microscopy techniques
- WHO 5th Semen Preparation Techniques
- IVF Sperm Prep
- ELISA techniques
Certification
- Foundations of Project Management, Google - March 2026
- Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project, Google - March 2026
- Project Planning: Putting It All Together, Google - March 2026
- IVFA Master Class: Oocyte Maturity & Morphology - January 2026
- IVFA Master Class: Sperm Prep Techniques - February 2026
- IVFA Master Class: Vitrification and Warming Mastery - February 2026
- Andrology IVFA - December 2022
Timeline
Andrology General Supervisor
Carolinas Fertility Insitute
11.2025 - Current
Andrology Technician
Carolinas Fertility Institute
11.2022 - 11.2025
Medical Lab Technician
IDEXX Laboratories
09.2021 - 06.2023
Lab Aide
CorTech
03.2021 - 09.2021
Contact Tracer/Vaccine Support
Forsyth Public Health Department
01.2021 - 03.2021
Barista
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
06.2020 - 12.2020
Data Entry Clerk
Maine Housing
06.2019 - 12.2019
Research Assistant
Wake Forest University
01.2019 - 06.2020
Barista
Barnes and Noble
09.2018 - 12.2019
Naturalist/Bartender
Cap'n Fish's Cruises
06.2016 - 08.2016
Naturalist
Pemaquid Watershed Association
06.2015 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
University of New England
Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics
University of New England
Associate of Applied Science - Project Management
Forsyth Technical Community College