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Expert has experience with most clinical chemistry, hematology, coagulation, toxicology, molecular biology, clinical immunology testing instrumentation, methodologies, and quality control.

2008 to

(Undisclosed)

Chief Operations Officer

He is responsible for the direct oversight of all laboratory operations (phlebotomy, pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical) including quality, production, medical accuracy, timeliness and efficiency. He achieved and exceeded annual operational budgets. He ensured quality and operational efficiency of core and remote processing centers and remote testing locations. He managed histology and cytology laboratory functions to provide cost effective, excellent pathology services. He reconfigured entire specimen acquisition supply chain from phlebotomy to reporting to achieve significant improvement in specimen, service and analytical quality.He developed long range laboratory operational plans for instrumentation, staffing and space requirements

2007 to 2008

Morph Design

Vice President, Technical Planning

He was responsible for technical, relocation and facilities planning of laboratories. He developed and implemented relocation scenarios and laboratory transition planning. He developed long-term (5 year) instrumentation plans for laboratories. He developed space programs, schematic design and laboratory detailed design for laboratories, utilizing Lean Design principles. He developed long range laboratory operational plans for instrumentation, staffing and space requirements. He improved laboratory efficiency and workflow processes using lean design methodologies.

2005 to 2007

Oregon Medical Laboratories

Chief Operations Officer

He is responsible for the direct oversight of all laboratory operations (phlebotomy, pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical) including quality, production, medical accuracy, timeliness and efficiency. He achieved and exceeded annual operational budgets. He ensured quality and operational efficiency of core and remote processing centers and remote testing locations. He managed histology and cytology laboratory functions to provide cost effective, excellent pathology services. He reconfigured entire specimen acquisition supply chain from phlebotomy to reporting to achieve significant improvement in specimen, service and analytical quality.He developed long range laboratory operational plans for instrumentation, staffing and space requirements

1998 to 2005

Quest Diagnostics

Los Angeles

Director, Laboratory Operations

He directed technical integration activities for two laboratory integrations; Quest Diagnostics and Unilab (2004-2005), and Quest Diagnostics and SBCL (1999). Responsible for technical design of new facility and for planning of instrument validations and employee selection. He was responsible for more than 275 technical and non-technical employees. He met or exceeded operational budgets four consecutive years. He improved laboratory quality measured by CAP proficiency and inspection results. He continually improved service offerings through added testing methodologies. He was trained in Six Sigma (Certified Green Belt). Extensively used Six Sigma and Lean Design methodologies.

1991 to 1998

Quest Diagnostics

Seattle

Scientific Director, Toxicology

He achieved HHS (NIDA) certification on-budget and on-time. Maintained CAP FUDT accreditation with excellent survey / inspection results. He Directed clinical toxicology functions including comprehensive drug analysis and therapeutic drug monitoring. He reworked testing processes using TQM and continuous improvement techniques to improve turnaround time and reduce cost of testing. He testified in court numerous times to support and defend toxicological services.

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