Mark Legaspi

Mark Legaspi

Medical Technologist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Scientist/Technician/Analyst in Sydney, Australia

  • Education

    • Macquarie University

      2017 - 2018
      Master of Biotechnology Biotechnology
    • Velez College

      2008 - 2012
      Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology Medical technology
  • Experience

    • Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2015
      Medical Technologist

      VSMMC pathology department is a tertiary laboratory owned by the Philippine government that caters to an 800 bed-capacity hospital as well as teaches/trains medical laboratory scientists.Position Summary:-Gathered patient blood samples via venipuncture from wards for analysis-Analyzed body fluids in different laboratory sections such as Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry, Clinical Microscopy, Immuno-serology and Hematology. (examinations are the following: CBC, Blood Typing, Hematocrit, Gram Staining, AFB Staining, Urinalysis, Fecalysis, Cross Matching, Serologic Examination, and clinical chemistry examinations such as Blood Creatinine, Sodium, Potassium, and Enzyme).-Generated laboratory results within the short turn-around time-Taught medical technology interns various laboratory techniquesKey Achievements:-Received industry-recognized training in various testing machines and laboratory techniques Mostrar menos

    • Velez College

      Mar 2016 - Oct 2016
      Clinical Instructor

      Velez College is an educational institution established to educate students in various medical setting (i.e. pathology laboratory)Position summary:-Prepare reagents and laboratory equipment for medical technology students-Teach students how to perform phlebotomy/ venipuncture and basic laboratory techniques-Implemented safety precautions following the laboratory’s safety data sheet-Manage a team of 12 students on laboratory analysis and processing resultsKey Achievements:-Generated QC data and documentation for renewal of laboratory’s license-Secured hard-to-obtain specimens for demonstration purposes for students Mostrar menos

    • Minomic International Ltd

      May 2018 - Nov 2018
      Marketing Assistant Intern

      As a Marketing Assistant Intern, I assisted the Business Development Manager in compiling series of out-licensing dossiers for Minomic's prostate cancer diagnostic MiCheck ELISA test and related intellectual property. The target audience is composed of multinational pharmaceutical and diagnostic companies mostly located in the USA, Europe and Japan, and each target company will require an individually tailored out-licensing dossier based on common core documentation.Skills such as marketing research, intellectual property review and protection, international commercial contract arrangements, scientific literature review, report preparation & illustration and communications were developed during the internship program. Mostrar menos

    • Laverty Pathology

      Feb 2019 - Jan 2021
      Scientific Officer

      Position summary in Microbiology and Molecular department:-Inoculate urine and faecal samples on media plates to grow and isolate pathogenic bacteria-measure biochemical levels in urine specimens according to different parameters such as pH, protein, glucose, and blood levels-analyze occult blood on faecal samples-prepare microscopic examinations and PCR analysis of stool parasites and bacteria-perform DNA/RNA extraction to test for COVID-19 and other respiratory pathogen.

    • Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology

      Jan 2021 - Oct 2021
      Scientific Officer

      I was a multi-disciplinary scientist processing blood and body fluids from specimen reception, sample analysis, and validation of results. This covered different departments such as Haematology, Biochemistry, Blood banking, Coagulation, and Immuno-serology.

    • Histopath Diagnostic Specialists

      Jan 2021 - Sept 2022
      Technical Officer

      I process respiratory samples to test for Covid-19 using PCR. This involves aliquoting samples, RNA extraction and PCR amplification.

    • Sydney Water

      Jan 2025 - now

      -Reviewed CCTV footage of sewer lines for any defects or anomalies and created assessments for their condition.-Generated job orders for rehabilitation of sewer line assets.-Utilized different Sydney Water portals (ie: Maximo, Spacial hub) to gather relevant information in making an assessment of an asset.

      • Water Quality Analyst

        Sept 2022 - now
      • Maintenance Specialist

        Jan 2025 - Jan 2025
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Seminar/Workshop on the Manual of Operations for Screening Drug Testing Laboratories

      National Reference Laboratory, Department of Health
      Feb 2016
    • Medical Laboratory Scientist

      Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists
      Nov 2021
    • Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

      Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists
      Aug 2020
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Mark Legaspi
      Global Leader Macquarie Global Leadership Program Nov 2018 The postgraduate GLP equipped us with the skills to become a responsible global citizen. It challenged us to demonstrate leadership on the world’s most compelling issues, and inspired us to be a force for positive change.With the postgraduate GLP I:-Developed and applied my skills in cross-cultural negotiation through a diverse range of activities-Expanded my professional networks via access to leaders from across the University and beyond-Broadened my knowledge on today’s… Show more The postgraduate GLP equipped us with the skills to become a responsible global citizen. It challenged us to demonstrate leadership on the world’s most compelling issues, and inspired us to be a force for positive change.With the postgraduate GLP I:-Developed and applied my skills in cross-cultural negotiation through a diverse range of activities-Expanded my professional networks via access to leaders from across the University and beyond-Broadened my knowledge on today’s pressing global issues-Gained practical experience in developing lasting solutions to current global challenges Show less
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Team Leader

      Issued by Macquarie University Buddy Program on Jul 2017
      Macquarie University Buddy ProgramAssociated with Mark Legaspi
    • Phlebotomist

      Issued by Philippine Red Cross on Dec 2016
      Philippine Red CrossAssociated with Mark Legaspi