Brent Gessner has over 3 years of experience as a Microarray Technologist at Labcorp in Durham, NC. He obtained his Bachelor's degree in Biology and Cytogenetic Technology from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota in 2012. Prior to his current role, he completed internships at a Pediatrics DNA Diagnostic Laboratory and a Molecular Genetics Laboratory gaining experience in molecular laboratory procedures, analysis, and quality control. His responsibilities in his current role include training employees, sample preparation, equipment maintenance, and ensuring client needs are met.

1. Brent A Gessner, MB(ASCP)CM
1414 Discovery Way
Durham, NC 27703
(952) 913-8333
Brentagessner@gmail.com
PROFILE____________________________________________________________________
Attained a degree from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota in May 2012, where I studied to be a
Cytogenetic Technologist. In May through October completed an internship at Anschutz Medical
Campus's Pediatrics DNA Diagnostic Laboratory in Denver Colorado gathering valuable experience in
molecular laboratory procedures and analysis. These skills help me with my current job as a Microarray
Technologist at Labcorp for the last three years.
PROFESSIONALWORK EXPERIENCE___________________________________________
Labcorp, Durham, NC 06/2012 -- Present
Cytogenetic Technologist
Currently employed in the Microarray department.
Job responsibilities include: Training first shift employees in the following. Determining the acceptability
of specimens for testing according to established Labcorp procedures and criteria. Responsible for
proofreading order requisitions forms to verify all information is accurate and that testing is ordered
properly. Prepare samples through all steps until final analysis. Perform quality control tests on all
reagents and sample types. Maintain standards of all testing and reporting in order to maintain consumer
satisfaction. Responsible for ensuring oncology clients for microarray are running smoothly and haven’t
been passed over. Verify that laboratory equipment and machinery are running at specifications laid out
in Standard Operated Procedures. Identify technical problems with equipment, and act accordingly to
ensure repairs are done an in timely fashion.
In addition to my regular duties, I volunteered for an expanded assignment as a Technologist Lead on a
clinical trial. This position had the following tasks: Attending meetings on trial details, providing input
regarding testing procedures, training co-workers in the clinical trial’s techniques, proof-reading of all data
entry, and writing the majority of the Standard Operated Procedures for the trial.
INTERNSHIP __________________________________________________________
Molecular Genetics Laboratory, Aurora, CO USA 05/2011 - 08/2011
Laboratory Internship
Responsible for running PCR and sequencing analysis in order to ensure quality control on new primers
and reagents. Performed quality control comparisons on new tests that our molecular technicians
developed in order to be put into clinical testing. Created primers to help verify a deletion in microarray
analysis. Reorganized files and documents and created new templates for their clinical findings, assisted
in debugging excel programs in order to improve efficiency.
Certifications __________________________________________________________
Obtained an ASCP certification as a Technologist in Molecular Biology. 08/2014
California Certification: Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist 2015
Enrolled in Durham Tech’s accredited Clinical Trials Research Associate certification

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RESEARCH SKILLS___________________________________________________________
- Writing of Standard of Procedures
- Electronic Data Capture
- electronic Case Form Reports
- AffymetrixCytoscanHD platform
- Polymerase chain reaction
- DNA sequence analysis
- Primer creation
- DNA Extraction by Maxwell machine; Amino Fluid, Chorionic Villus Sampling, Product of Conception,
Blood, Bone Marrow, Buccal Swab, Fixed Pellet and Formalin Fixed Paraffin Embedded tissue
- Purification, DNA fragment and Labeling reactions of DNA
- F.I.S.H probes: Prenatal Insight, Subtelomere probes, prenatal uniques, BCR/ABL
- Prenatal cell lifting
- DNA Quant: Nano drop and AccuBule
- Hybridization of DNA
- Molecular pipetting experience with Single, Multi-Channel, Repeater and Matrix Pipettes
- Can operate/program Theremocyclers
EDUCATION_________________________________________________________________
St. Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN USA 08/26/08-05/08/12
Bachelor of Arts degree
Biology Cytogenetic Technology
Relevant Coursework
- Human Anatomy with Lab - Radiation Biology
- Biometrics - Physics I & II with Lab
- Molecular Biology - Genetics
- Physiology - Cell biology
- Organic Chemistry I & II with Lab - General Chemistry I & II with Lab
- Botany & Zoology I & II with Lab - Biology Research and Thesis
COMPUTER SKILLS___________________________________________________________
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, & PowerPoint.
- Local Area Network (LAN): Can create a LAN network in order to allow computers to communicate with
each other in a closed-circuit environment.
WORK EXPERIENCE__________________________________________________________
Chartwells , Winona, MN USA 01/2009 –04/2012
Cafe worker
This job helped improve my time management skills as I progressed through college.
Wal-Mart , Apple Valley, MN USA 06/2010 - 08/2010
Store set-up
Built team working skills at Wal-Mart as well as improved my communication skills with customers.
Fong's , Prior Lake, MN 10/2005 - 08/2007
Cashier
This job built the baseline of my communication skills with customers and helped me develop a strong
work ethic.