Monica Doan

Phlebotomist

San Francisco Bay Area

About

Experience

  • Phlebotomy Student Extern at Sutter Health - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
    Jan 2026 - Feb 2026 · 2 mos

    1. Collected blood samples via venipuncture and capillary puncture 2. Verified patient identity and ensured proper labeling of specimens 3. Maintained strict adherence to safety and infection control protocols 4. Prepared patients for procedures and explained collection processes 5. Processed and handled specimens for laboratory testing 6. Maintained accurate patient records and documentation 7. Operated and maintained phlebotomy equipment 8. Ensured proper storage and transportation of samples 9. Monitored patients for adverse reactions during and after draws 10. Collaborated with healthcare staff to ensure timely and accurate testing

  • Healthcare Volunteer at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
    Aug 2024 - Feb 2025 · 7 mos

    1. Transport or escort patients 2. Relay and clarify visitation rules and regulations 3. Respond to requests from inpatient units 4. Address visitor and patient concerns in real time

  • AbbVie (South San Francisco, California, United States)
    • Scientist I
      Sep 2021 - Sep 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

      1. Independently performed and monitored large-scale in-vivo studies from start to finish 2. Utilized pre-clinical data capturing software such as Study Log and BioELN in various types of in-vivo studies such as PK, Efficacy, Tox, and Method Development 3. Managed the operations and processes of large scale in-vivo studies between various departments such as Formulations, Bioanalysis, and Pharmacology 4. Created and refined data template forms for dosing, takedowns, and clinical observations 5. Utilized Excel and GraphPad prism to analyze tumor measurement data for Study Leads 6. Digitalized in vivo data into the study files on the company server 7. Organized and prepared detailed action plans for study initiations and terminations 8. Served as IACUC secretary at semiannual IACUC meetings 9. Finalized the Semiannual Program Review and Facility Inspection Checklist for the Vivarium 10. Monitored expiration dates of consumables in the Vivarium 11. Prepared heparin stock solutions needed for PK studies

    • Formulation Intern
      Feb 2022 - May 2022 · 4 mos

      1. Shadow the team and their processes of preparing formulations for weekly PK studies 2. Utilized BioELN to review the Formulation requests and its composition 3. Observed the processes and operations behind Formulations and the importance of stability in a much wider scale 4. Recorded notes and discussed the theories behind various formulations and vehicles with the team members and manager

  • Pharmacyclics, an AbbVie Company (7 yrs 11 mos)
    • Scientist I
      Oct 2019 - Sep 2022 · 3 yrs

      1. Independently performed and monitored large-scale in-vivo studies from start to finish 2. Utilized pre-clinical data capturing software such as Study Log and BioELN in various types of in-vivo studies such as PK, Efficacy, Tox, and Method Development 3. Managed the operations and processes of large scale in-vivo studies between various departments such as Formulations, Bioanalysis, and Pharmacology 4. Created and refined data template forms for dosing, takedowns, and clinical observations 5. Utilized Excel and GraphPad prism to analyze tumor measurement data for Study Leads 6. Digitalized in vivo data into the study files on the company server 7. Organized and prepared detailed action plans for study initiations and terminations 8. Served as IACUC secretary at semiannual IACUC meetings 9. Finalized the Semiannual Program Review and Facility Inspection Checklist for the Vivarium 10. Monitored expiration dates of consumables in the Vivarium 11. Prepared heparin stock solutions needed for PK studies

    • Research Associate II
      Feb 2016 - Oct 2019 · 3 yrs 9 mos

      1. Presented study result slides to Study Leads, and Principal Investigators for review 2. Archived digital copies of lab notebooks, study protocols, and data results 3. Used preclinical data capture software such as StudyLog to accurately monitor in-vivo related information

    • Research Associate I
      Nov 2014 - Feb 2016 · 1 yr 4 mos

      1. Served as the In-Vivo Study Lead for Efficacy, Toxicokinetic, Pharmacokinetic, and Method-Developmental studies 2. Administered test articles to rodents via PO, SQ, IP, IM, IV, and ID routes 3. Performed necropsy in rodents and collected tissues as per protocol

  • Biotechnician II at SRI International
    Sep 2010 - Nov 2014 · 4 yrs 3 mos

    1. Served as Study Monitor for long-term complex GLP studies 2. Monitored and updated SOPs 3. Utilized LabCAT and Provantis to capture preclinical data and clinical observations in the Vivarium 4. Quality controlled study documentations for GLP and Non-GLP studies prior to final submissions 5. Act as a liaison between Study Directors and Principal Investigators 6. Monitored range finding, pharmacokinetic, reproductive, toxicology, immunology, and radioactive in-vivo studies 7. Administered test articles to rodents, canines, rabbits, and Non-Human Primates via PO, SQ, IP, IM, IV, and ID routes 8. Performed necropsies on rodents, canines, rabbits, and Non-Human Primates for several complex non-GLP and GLP studies