Sr. Aitor Ruiz Ortiz

Clinical Laboratory Technician with experience in routine laboratories (Hematology, Coagulation, Immunology, Hormones, Biochemistry, Urines, and Microbiology departments), emergencies, research, and biobanking. Accustomed to direct interaction with doctors and patients.

Work Experience:

IMID Biobank (VHIR - Rheumatology Research Group) (March 2022 - Present)
o Reception, processing, and storage of samples (blood for plasma, DNA and PBMCs, urine, feces, saliva, and biopsies for single cell), all under standardized sample protocols.
o DNA extraction using ChemaGen and normalization (Freedom Evo and NanoDrop).
o Management of material shipment for sample collection.
o Use of biological safety cabinets level II.
o Quality control of samples by PCR and agarose gels.
o Periodic control of traceability of documentation and samples.
o Equipment management: maintenance calendar, disinfection, and temperature control through data logger (LoRa-JRI).
o Preparation of samples for shipment.
o Control of stock of materials and reagents.

IMDB (December 2021 - February 2022) Clinical Laboratory Technician (Hematology department). Functions:
o Reception, preparation, and distribution of samples.
o Analysis of samples: hemograms, VSG (manual), hemoglobin HBA1C, routine coagulation, and coagulation factors.
o Validation and interpretation of results.
o Serotyping, storage, and recovery of samples.
o Control and processing of pending samples.
o Resolution of incidents.
o Maintenance control of the following devices: XN-1000, BioRad D10.

CRESA (IRTA) (April 2019 - March 2020) Management Technician in the biocontainment area, NBS3 Laboratories. Functions:
o Work under BSL3 and reinforced BSL3 biocontainment conditions.
o Use of biological safety cabinets level II.
o Management of the combined SAS and autoclave system, including all inputs and outputs of laboratory material, management of bio-hazardous waste.
o Equipment management: maintenance, occupation calendar, disinfection, and assistance to users on its use.
o Periodic verification of all laboratory equipment, balances, ovens, incubators, and ultra-freezers.
o Control of the correct use of equipment, facilities, and PPEs by users.
o Writing and evaluation of incidents.
o Control and maintenance of stock of materials and reagents.
o Preparation of laboratory solutions and reagents.
o Work under BPL and ISO 9001 regulations.
o Close collaboration with the quality control department.
o Microbiological and chemical analysis of the environment and water.
o Microbiological control of area decontamination.
o Basic knowledge of cell culture and RNA extraction techniques.
o Sample inactivation, management of its output, storage, or shipment.

Health Diagnostics (Julio 2017 – Abril 2019) Senior Technician in Clinical Diagnosis Laboratory (Emergency Laboratory, Sagrat Cor Hospital of Barcelona). Responsibilities:
o Registration of requests, reception, and preparation of samples.
o Analysis of samples, validation, and interpretation of results. Manual and automated cell count of biological fluids.
o Manual reading of urines and microbiology sample seeding.
o Serotecas, storage, and recovery of samples.
o Monitoring the proper functioning of equipment, calibrations, and controls.
o Stock control and order placement.
o Maintenance, troubleshooting, and sample analysis with the following machines: Gem 3000 and 4000, XN 550 and XN 1000, ACL 9000, Integra 400 plus, Cobas 6000, Cobas E-411, and Bactalert.
o Temperature control with Log-Tag.

SYNLAB (Junio 2010 – Julio 2017) Senior Technician in Clinical Diagnosis Laboratory (Central Laboratory, Sagrat Cor Hospital of Barcelona and Emergency Laboratory, Sagrat Cor Hospital of Barcelona). Worked in the routine departments of Hematology, Coagulation, Immunology, Hormones, Biochemistry, and Urines, including all the functions of these departments such as confirmatory serology tests and protein profiles. Responsibilities:
o Registration of requests. Reception and preparation of samples.
o Analysis of samples, validation, and interpretation of results. Manual cell count of biological fluids.
o Manual and automated reading of urines.
o Serotecas, storage, and recovery of samples.
o Monitoring the proper functioning of equipment, calibrations, and controls.
o Stock control and order placement.
o Monitoring pending results.
o Temperature control with Log-Tag.
o Maintenance, troubleshooting, and sample analysis with the following machines: Advia 120 and 2120, manual and automated VSG, Sysmex CA-500 and CA-1500, BCS, Advia Centaur and Centaur XP, Inmulite 2000 and 2000 XP, Mini Vidas, Vidas and Vidas 3, Vitros 350, Olympus AU 400/640/680/2700/5400, BA-400 and A-15, Iris IQ-200, Siemens, Clinitek Atlas and Atlas 500.

Education:

Scientific Baccalaureate (Col·legi Cultural de Badalona, 2007)
Higher degree in Clinical Diagnosis Laboratory Technician (IES Les Vinyes, Santa Coloma de Gramanet, 2010)
Other skills and continuous training courses:
o Accustomed to working in a team.
o Safety course for the use of pressurized gases and cryogenic liquids.
o English language knowledge (medium level, currently in training), Spanish, and Catalan.
o Office automation: Excel (high level), Word, and PowerPoint.
o Course on personal protective equipment.
o Course on the shipment of biological material.
o BPL regulations course.
o Laboratory programs: WinLab, LabSuite, and SG Lab.