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Shekala Patterson

Greensboro

Summary

Professional leader with strong expertise in team management and operational efficiency. Highly adaptable and reliable, skilled in conflict resolution, resource allocation, and process improvement. Known for effective communication, problem-solving abilities, and maintaining high standards under changing conditions.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Lab Services Team Lead

Labcorp
06.2022 - 05.2025
  • Oversee daily operations, ensuring compliance with CLIA, CAP, and other regulatory requirements put in place by Labcorp.
  • Established clear expectations for each team member''s responsibilities to maintain accountability throughout daily tasks while encouraging open communication among colleagues about potential obstacles or concerns that may arise during operations.
  • Led weekly team meetings to discuss goals, review progress, address challenges, and celebrate successes together as a cohesive unit.
  • Train and mentor team members to maintain high performance standards.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional with other departments such as Quality, IT, and Inventory orders.
  • Gathered weekly and monthly metrics for 23andMe, and Ancestry data.

Sr. Technologist

Labcorp
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Experience with BioFire FilmArray system for GI, and respiratory specimens
  • Testing vaginal swabs for HPV on Tigris, and Panther instruments
  • Ensuring accurate test results in a timely manner through proper quality control, and reporting them to the health providers.
  • Troubleshoot and resolving issues with instruments, results, and or specimens.
  • Experience with chemical mixing for Nuclieic Acid amplification.

Technologist

Labcorp
08.2015 - 08.2021
  • Experience in Nucleic Acid amplification for CT, GC, and Trich samples on the Tigris and Panther instruments.
  • Interpret results in a timely manner, and accurately for health providers.
  • Established a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the technology team, enhancing overall skills and capabilities.
  • Used LC-LS/ LIMS on regular basis and developed advanced proficiency.
  • Modified, maintained, or repaired electronics equipment or systems to achieve proper functioning.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Bennett College
Greensboro, NC
05-2013

Skills

  • Customer relations

  • Strong leadership

  • Attention to detail

  • Multitasking

  • Microsoft office

  • Employee training

  • Goal setting

  • Professionalism

  • Quality assurance

Timeline

Lab Services Team Lead

Labcorp
06.2022 - 05.2025

Sr. Technologist

Labcorp
08.2021 - 06.2022

Technologist

Labcorp
08.2015 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Bennett College

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