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Helped the team in various diagnostic assays for identifying SARS-CoV-2, among others, by preparing lysis buffers, master mixes, or reagent solutions from the existing validated protocols of the laboratory
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Handling of PCR work and nucleic acid prep for COVID-19 patient specimens was always done in accordance with lab protocols and biosafety standards
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Prepared reagents primers, probes, and control materials on a regular basis for performing diagnostic tests
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Focused on sample processing and plate layout for the mass PCR testing to avoid any errors during pipetting and to keep contamination at bay
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Ensured compliance with production of standard operating procedures and also kept up with laboratory safety guidelines while handling potentially infectious biological materials
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Kept detailed records about testing procedures, preparation and other lab-related activities to make sure of compliance with the regulations
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Performed laboratory equipment maintenance and workspace decontamination to maintain a sterile and organized testing environment
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Enabled staff to maintain the smooth operation of workflow during a high-volume COVID-19 diagnostic testing environment at the peak of the pandemic