Expert Details
Clinical Laboratory Testing, Interpretation, Quality Assurance and Reporting.
ID: 727693
Colorado, USA
Expert has a Ph.D. in analytical chemistry from the University of Washington and a B.S. in Chemistry from Washington State University.
Expert has been a College of American Pathologist inspector, has conducted over 30 on-site, multi-day inspections. Each of the laboratories he has directed has had College of American Pathologist, CLIA and CMS accreditation.
Expert has experience with most clinical chemistry, hematology, coagulation, toxicology, molecular biology, clinical immunology testing instrumentation, methodologies, and quality control.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1991 | Degree: Post-Doctoral Fellowship | Subject: Clinical Chemistry and Toxicology | Institution: University of Washington, Laboratory Medicine |
| Year: 1989 | Degree: Ph.D. | Subject: Analytical Chemistry | Institution: University of Washington |
| Year: 1984 | Degree: B.S. | Subject: Chemistry and German | Institution: Washington State University |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2008 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Chief Operations Officer | Department: |
Responsibilities: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 |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2007 to 2008 | Employer: Morph Design | Title: Vice President, Technical Planning | Department: |
Responsibilities: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. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2005 to 2007 | Employer: Oregon Medical Laboratories | Title: Chief Operations Officer | Department: |
Responsibilities: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 |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1998 to 2005 | Employer: Quest Diagnostics | Title: Director, Laboratory Operations | Department: Los Angeles |
Responsibilities: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. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1991 to 1998 | Employer: Quest Diagnostics | Title: Scientific Director, Toxicology | Department: Seattle |
Responsibilities: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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International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: 2001 to 2005 | Country / Region: Japan | Summary: He was the primary business contact for a large clinical laboratory in Tokyo, Japan. They received all the sendout specimens from this account which accounted for a large number of Japanese sendouts. |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| He is a member of the American Association of Clinical Chemistry (AACC), he is board certified by American Board of Clinical Chemistry (ABCC), he is a fellow of the Academy of Clinical Biochemistry (FACB) |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| D(ABCC), Clinical Chemist Scientist (California) |
| Medical / Professional |
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| Clinical Chemistry Post-doctoral fellowship |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| He has 13 publications. |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Expert has participated in countless depositions and court hearings as a forensic toxiologist. |
| Vendor Selection |
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| He developed long-term (5 year) instrumentation plans for all laboratories that he worked in and developed relationships with all the major clinical laboratory vendors. |
| Marketing Experience |
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| He is board certified in clinical chemistry, a member of the American Association of Clinical Chemistry and is knowledgeable about all areas of clinical laboratory science. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| German | Ich habe meine laetze Jahr bei der Universitat Bonn Chemie studiert and dort gewohnt. I bin nach Deutschland mehrmal gereist. |
Fields of Expertise
blood serum, chemistry, clinical chemistry, clinical enzymology, clinical instrumentation, clinical laboratory, clinical laboratory equipment, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988, clinical laboratory regulation, clinical laboratory testing, clinical measurement, clinical medicine, clinical pathology, clinical toxicology, control sample, diagnostic instrument, drug, drug blood level determination, drug metabolism, drug toxicology, forensic toxicology, immunoglobulin, laboratory accreditation, laboratory testing, serum protein, toxicology, analytical chemistry, blood chemistry, medical toxicology, alcohol toxicology, drug identification, molecular diagnostics, clinical diagnostics, antidepressant drug, acetonuria, urine control sample, control sample, urinalysis, urinalysis dipstick, clinical instrumentation, urine sampling, lipid chemistry, applied clinical toxicology, clinical enzymology, diagnostic instrument, urinary system disease, serum protein, hematology, blood coagulation, abused drug