Sunshine Thao

Sunshine Thao

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Component Laboratory Manager at Memorial Blood Centers

  • Education

    • University of Minnesota Duluth

      2012 - 2016
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology

      Activities and Societies: UMD International Club, UMD Asian Pacific American Association, UMD Pre-Pharmacy Club, UMD HLUB Club, UMD Badminton Club •Minored in Chemistry•Coursework in Biology, Chemistry and Math•Senior Project/Research: Various Responses to Pheromones in Different Species. DNA Transformation of E.coli with V. fischeri DNA.

  • Experience

    • UMD Office of Civic Engagement

      Sept 2012 - May 2014
      Office Assistant

      - Data entry and database management- Scheduling, organizing and planning- Proficiency in a wide range of computer applications- Keen attention to detail ensuring the accurate completion of multiple tasks by strict deadlines- Created volunteer badges

    • UMD Office of Student Life

      Sept 2014 - May 2016
      Office Assistant

      - Facilitated development of office operations- Maintained confidential materials- Demonstrated flexibility and superb work ethic in assisting and implementing major projects, events, and discussions - Performed administrative duties including faxing, filing and managing incoming and outgoing mail- Maintained filing systems and office supply inventory- Operated multi-line telephone system- Answered, screened and routed all incoming calls

    • YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities

      Sept 2016 - Dec 2017
      School Age Care Program Staff

      •Attendance and Front Desk Operations.•ID checked, supervised and monitored the safety of children. Accounted for roughly 200 children.•Followed proper SOP’s when creating behavioral or injury reports for children. Explained reports to parents each day and made sure parents’ and children’s issues were resolved accordingly. Generated 5 reports, on average, each day.•Led group discussions and activities.•Maintained the attendance system via CAT software applications.

    • LabCorp

      Oct 2016 - Feb 2019
      Clinical Lab Technologist

      •Prioritize and perform confirmatory analytical lab procedures (liquid-liquid extraction, solid phase extraction, acid-base, 96-well plate extraction for analysis on GCMS, LCMS, HPLC instrumentation) with accuracy, precision, and independently with minimal supervision under a fast-paced environment to maintain acceptable turn-around-time.•Understands and follows documents relevant to responsibilities: work flows, work instructions, checklists, batch records, and logs.

    • Minnesota Department of Health

      Feb 2019 - Oct 2019
      Bacteriologist 1

      •Rotation duties within BSL-2 and BSL-3 labs in preparation of culture media and reagents; managing media inventory and performing QC on prepared media and reagents before releasing to the clinical labs for use; process and perform set-up of microbial cultures; care of lab animals; cleaning and preparing glassware, decontaminating and disposing of laboratory waste; specimen accessioning and data entry.•Operates all laboratory equipment used for testing purposes; sets operating parameters of all equipment per instructions; records information on logs as requested; reports and troubleshoot irregularities. Show less

    • Memorial Blood Centers

      Oct 2019 - now
      • Manager - Component Laboratory

        May 2022 - now
      • Assistant Laboratory Manager

        Oct 2019 - May 2022
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Basic First Aid

      American Safety and Health Institute
      Jun 2015
    • CPR Pro

      American Safety and Health Insititute
      Jun 2015
    • Hazmat Transportation Safety

      Lion Technology Inc.
      Mar 2019
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Lane Monitor

      Issued by Special Olympics Minnesota on Oct 2013
      Special Olympics MinnesotaAssociated with Sunshine Thao
    • MS Bikathon Volunteer

      Issued by National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Minnesota Chapter on Jun 2015
      National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Minnesota ChapterAssociated with Sunshine Thao
    • CROP Walk Volunteer

      Issued by Church World Service on Apr 2016
      Church World ServiceAssociated with Sunshine Thao