Diana Castaneda
Coatesville
Summary
Results-driven professional with a proven track record in specimen coordination and laboratory operations. Expertise in multitasking and maintaining organization, ensuring timely communication with clients and internal teams to meet study requirements and enhance workflow efficiency.
Overview
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8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Study Setup Specimen Coordinator
Frontage Laboratories
12.2024 - Current
- Coordinated specimen setup and study preparation for laboratory operations and clinical studies, ensuring alignment with project timelines.
- Reviewed study protocols, ensuring accurate documentation for internal processing to support regulatory compliance.
- Communicated with clients and internal departments regarding study requirements, specimen handling, and timelines.
- Maintained accurate tracking and organization of biological samples and study materials.
- Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), quality standards, and regulatory guidelines.
- Assisted with study documentation and coordinated workflows, enhancing data management efficiency.
Sample Coordinator
Frontage Laboratories
03.2022 - 12.2024
- Received, logged, and tracked biological samples, reference standards, and chemicals per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure compliance and traceability.
- Maintained biological samples and reference standards under appropriate storage conditions.
- Monitored freezer storage capacity and prepared storage status reports for clients and finance teams for invoicing purposes.
- Monitored freezer storage capacity and prepared status reports for clients and finance teams, facilitating accurate invoicing and inventory management.
- Prepared sample storage notification forms and coordinated sample disposal activities according to SOPs.
- Entered and maintained sample information in the Watson LIMS system.
- Reviewed study protocols and verified information for internal documentation.
- Assisted in preparing and reviewing SOPs and laboratory documentation to support regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
Nursing Assistant
Camilla Hall Nursing Home
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Assisted patients with daily living activities including hygiene, dressing, feeding, mobility, and restroom assistance.
- Provided support to patients with depression, anxiety, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease to enhance their emotional well-being.
- Monitored and documented patient behavior and physical condition to inform care decisions and ensure comprehensive support.
- Supported patients experiencing depression, anxiety, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease.
- Maintained a supportive and compassionate environment for residents to promote their comfort and dignity.
Member Service Supervisor
Bj's Wholesale Club
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Supervised and supported team of cashiers and member service employees to enhance service delivery.
- Coordinated scheduling, frontline operations, and employee training to optimize team performance.
- Assisted with scheduling, frontline operations, and employee training.
- Worked closely with leadership to support employee engagement and team communication.
- Ensured the front-end area remained clean, organized, and efficient.
- Collaborated with leadership to foster employee engagement and improve team communication.
Education
High School Diploma -
Coatesville Area High School
Coatesville, PABachelor of Science - IT Business Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT10-2027
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Data Management
- Data entry
- Attention to Detail
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Office
- Multitasking and organization
- Time management
- Team leadership
- Organizational Skills
- Communication skills
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Study Setup Specimen Coordinator
Frontage Laboratories
12.2024 - Current
Sample Coordinator
Frontage Laboratories
03.2022 - 12.2024
Nursing Assistant
Camilla Hall Nursing Home
05.2021 - 03.2022
Member Service Supervisor
Bj's Wholesale Club
08.2018 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Coatesville Area High School
Bachelor of Science - IT Business Management
Western Governors University