Rachel Eernisse

Experience

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  Spectrum Health

  Jul 2005 - Dec 2007

  Laboratory Service Representative
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  Boston's Sports bar

  Feb 2008 - Aug 2009

  Server/Bartender/Supervisor
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  Kent County Police SSU

  Aug 2009 - Jan 2010

  Scientific Support Unit Intern
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  PNC

  Jul 2010 - Aug 2012

  Teller
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  Spectrum Health

  Aug 2012 - Jan 2024

  • Participant in multiple scientific research collaboratives as a processor and coordinator• Oversee day to day operations of clinical studies• Evaluate and prepare research studies for implementation including assessment of operational feasibility, budget development, preparation of IRB documents and inquires• Establish and organize study files, including regulatory binders, study specific documentation and other materials• Retain all study records in accordance with sponsor requirements• Complete and monitor EDC entries and review/respond to any data queries or monitoring• Review and complete study based CRF’s and other additional data reports• Attend study specific on-site meetings, and audits• Maintain adequate inventory of study supplies and send requisitions as needed• Ensure all key personnel have met training requirements in accordance with federal regulations Show less • Continue fulfillment of responsibilities assigned to Cytogenetic Laboratory Aide and Technologist I• Proficient in analysis of chromosomes for neoplastic and constitutional studies on blood, bone marrow, amniotic fluid, tissue, and tumor specimens• Analysis of FISH studies on dropped, CD138 enriched, and FFPE slides hybridized with dual fusion, break apart, amplification, microdeletion, centromeric and loci specific probes• Prepare initial report for chromosome analysis and FISH including individual cell analysis breakdown, composite karyotype creation and proper ISCN• Perform Array -based CGH for Genomic DNA analysis, including DNA extraction (blood and amniotic fluid samples), digestion, ligation, amplification, fragmentation, labeling and hybridization• Demonstrate competency in data analysis of Microarray testing• Train new employees to be proficient in all areas of cytogenetics and working to execute new training system• Develop process improvements and implementation • Participant in scientific research collaborative on Bachman-Bupp Syndrome and other polyamine research initiatives by initiating, maintaining, and transforming lymphoblastic cell lines for further evaluation• Involved in strategic planning of Cytogenetics platform integration for EPIC• Knowledgeable in multiple software platforms including Bioview, CytoVision, Shire, Affymetrix, Genoglyphix, PolicyTech, Media lab, and EPIC Show less • Continued fulfillment of responsibilities assigned to Cytogenetic Laboratory Aide• Perform wet lab duties as assigned including specimen handling and processing, culture techniques (suspension and in situ), harvest (suspension and in situ), slide preparation, banding, and staining slides• Perform duties and procedure necessary for Florescent In-situ hybridization (FISH) testing, including specimen preparation, processing, hybridization, and post hybridization washing for FFPE slides, tissue, amniotic fluid, blood, bone marrow, and CD138+ plasma cells• Coordinate with lab central and other departments on orders and troubleshooting specimens Show less • Worked in Phlebotomy, Lab Central, and Referrals• Coordinated with multiple departments for a cohesive work environment• Registered orders and assisted with specimen processing• Prepared specimens for send-out testing to multiple outside laboratories• Assisted nurses and doctors with ordering specialty labs• Reported test results to doctors• Dispatched orders and worked effectively through multiple interruptions• Drew blood on inpatients and outpatients of all ages• Worked with emergency room patients including traumas and priority cases Show less

  • Research Coordinator

    Mar 2019 - Jan 2024

  • Cytogenetic Technologist II

    Feb 2019 - Jan 2024

  • Cytogenetics Technician I

    Oct 2017 - Feb 2019

  • Cytogenetics Laboratory Aide

    Jun 2015 - Oct 2017

  • Laboratory Service Representative

    Aug 2012 - Jun 2015
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  BAMF Health

  Jan 2024 - now

  Clinical Research Laboratory Coordinator