Daphne Bennett

DAPHNE D. BENNETT 8025 S. California, Chicago, IL 60652 H: - ♦- PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Scientist experienced in establishing investigative tasks through diagnostic testing. Seeking to improve the scientific community through research by offering knowledge of laboratory equipment, safety practices and biohazard disposal. SKILLS Highly Dependable Proficient in PCR Attention to detail ELISA assay Organized RNA isolation knowledge REFERENCES References Upon Request WORK HISTORY Patient Care Technician, 01/2017 to Current Best In Home – NorthBrook, IL Assisting examination and treatment of patient Measuring vital signs Assure client safety by complying with state regulations. Prepared specimens for analysis and established proper chronological priorities in testing. Identified abnormal test results and referred them to the Clinical Laboratory Scientist for further review. Laboratory Technician, 01/2017 to Current Antech Diagnostics – OakBrook, IL Read slides and report results at a rate of 44 slides per hour Follow all QA/QC guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs) Prepare blood culture results for clients Prepared specimens for analysis and established proper chronological priorities in testing. Identified abnormal test results and referred them to the Clinical Laboratory Scientist for further review. Carefully reviewed test results for accuracy. Properly calibrated and adjusted malfunctioning equipment to ensure precise test results. Performed diagnostic and therapeutic laboratory procedures. Conducted DNA, RNA and protein extraction and quantification using spectrophotometer and gel electrophoresis. Prepared powerful chemical solutions and reagents for use in the analysis of samples. Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory. Transportation Aide, 01/2016 to 01/2017 Little Company of Mary Hospital – Chicago, IL Transport patients throughout the hospital. Assist healthcare staff with patients. Assure safety of patients throughout the hospital. Server, 01/2014 to 01/2015 Wings of Huntsville – Huntsville, AL Consistently provided professional, friendly and engaging service. Skillfully promoted items on beverage lists and restaurant specials. Followed all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage to uphold proper health standards. Routinely supported other areas of the restaurant as requested, including answering telephones and completing financial transactions for other staff. Set dining tables according to type of event and service standards. Quickly recorded transactions in MICROS system to deliver prompt service. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science: Biology, May 2015 Alabama A&M University - AL Student government representative ACCOMPLISHMENTS Undergraduate Research:Department of Biology, Alabama A&M University Course work in immunology Assisted in analyzing the characterizations of a host's immune response to infection Identified specific host response