Katherine Ryding

Experience

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  Quest Diagnostics

  May 2009 - Sept 2010

  - Extracted DNA and RNA from blood, serum, fresh tissue, tissue embedded in paraffin.- Extracted DNA and RNA using EasyMag extraction and manual organic extraction.- Manual PCR- Load, run and scan gel cassettes.- Run testing on ABIs and 7900s.- Analysis using GeneMapper and Sequencing Analysis. - Created batches and necessary paperwork for said batches.- Labeled all tubes and vials mandatory for testing.- Prepared meconium samples for extraction.- Monitored pending samples to assure turn around time was met. - Created batches and necessary paperwork for said batches.- Labeled all tubes and vials mandatory for testing.- Prepared meconium samples for extraction.- Monitored pending samples to assure turn around time was met.- Restocked the lab.- Retrieved samples from locations outside the department.

  • Medical Technician Trainee in Molecular Oncology Department

    Jun 2010 - Sept 2010

  • On Call Lab Aide in Forensic Toxicology Department

    Aug 2009 - May 2010

  • Intern in Forensic Toxicology Department

    May 2009 - Aug 2009
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  LabCorp

  Sept 2011 - Aug 2013

  Molecular Genetics Technologist

  • Performed medical diagnostic testing to determine a person’s genetic likelihood to possess or pass on specific diseases• Completed required training to perform testing for 9 different assays • Successfully and independently performed testing, including DNA extraction from blood, amplification of DNA (PCR), restriction enzyme digest, electrophoresis, data analysis, and result entry.• Extracted blood, buccal (cheek) and amniocentesis samples to obtain DNA using automated or manual techniques• Communicated effectively with customer service, geneticists, supervisors and directors when complications arose or urgent samples were known and completed• Trained others to perform other assays to encourage better communication, workflow and improve productivity for teammates across different shifts Show less

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  Cook County Medical Examiner

  Oct 2015 - Feb 2017

  Toxicologist I

  • Developed a LCMS/MS method to identify and quantify benzodiazepines in postmortem specimens• Performed qualitative screening assays for the presence of drugs to meet rigorous turnaround times to provide crucial information to families• Performed urgent carbon monoxide and quantitative volatile testing requested by on duty pathologist• Reviewed drug screening results performed by other toxicologists prior to release to pathologist to ensure all protocols and procedures were followed. • Performed routine lab duties such as accession of autopsy samples, request secondary external testing, short-term and long-term storage of samples. Show less

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  University of Illinois at Chicago

  May 2017 - Feb 2021

  Visiting Research Specialist with UICENTRE

  • Develops methods for identification and quantitation of potential therapeutics via liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LCMS/MS) for the drug discovery initiative at UIC• Quantifies the distribution of small molecules in mice by protein precipitation extraction and LCMS/MS • Determines metabolic stability of potential therapeutics via LCMS/MS to help in drug discovery

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  North Carolina Office of the Chief Medical Examiner

  Mar 2021 - now

  - Performs routine quantitative analysis for drugs using liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LCMS/MS) via protein precipitation and solid-phase extraction- Performs routine targeted screen analysis for drugs using orbitrap LCMS- Peer reviews volatiles and single analyte quantitation LCMS/MS batches- Processing volatiles, single analyte and multi-analyte batches for technical review and toxicologist certification- Prepares reagents, standards, controls, mobile phases, and homogenates for routine analyses- Trains newer analysts on volatiles, color tests, carbon monoxide, and single analyte quantitation assays Show less

  • Forensic Chemist I

    Jan 2022 - now

  • Chemistry Technician II

    Mar 2021 - Dec 2021