Columbia University- Medical Center 

2009 – 08/2018 (9 years) New York, NY 

Staff Associate, OB-GYN, Center For Women's Reproductive Care,

New York State Licensed- Clinical Laboratory Scientist, M.S.
Human Reproductive Endocrinology 

Scientist, Providing Quality Care & Seamless Operations
Immunoassasys, ELISA technology, hormone/ antibody-based assays, Beckman Coulter AMH/ MIS, Siemens Immulite, Quality Improvement/ Control, Research, Assay/ Product/Protocol Set-up & Validations, Quality Assurance Improvements
Acquiring interim supervisory experience, I have succeeded in the role of lab management. While exceling at the technical aspects of a laboratory (N.Y.S. requirements/ proficiency, organization, protocol set-up & design, data analysis management, quality control/ assurance, financial management/lab supplies & instrumentation, etc.), on a personal note: setting an ethical example of how soft skills of science  can be used in practical,

goal-oriented, & innovative applications has personally been an essential player in all of my positions as well...

Consistently, Consciously, & Conscientiously throughout my career...

Ultimately Creating...

Improvements in relations with all intra-departmental/ medical staff (from Phlebotomists, Nurses, M.D.s, P.h.Ds, Social Workers, & Supervisors) to Science Companies & Vendors, accomplished by stronger, clearer solution- focused & collaborative-based medical communications...all to make our lab a smoother running, more purposeful entity...  People at work have said to my boss: Where did you find her?

While implementing an Electronic Health Records System (EHR) & Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for labwork results to be transmitted, taking personal responsibility/ initiative for ensuring it was set-up/developed properly, I worked to ensure it definely fit our individual needs.

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The New York Academy of Sciences

(2017-PRESENT):

Kimberly Hamroff's EXPERTISE (FEATURED):
- Genetics
- Molecular Biology
- Genomics
- Genetic Engineering
- Cellular Engineering
- Oncology
- Immunology/ Antibodies

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https://www.nyas.org/news-articles/academy-news/continuing-to-imagine-the-next-100-years-of-science-and-technology/

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May 2015 – Present, Greater New York City Area

Women's Health Ambassador for DaysforGirls.org: Raising awareness of global issues facing young women & girls internationally. Empowering them through providing education on Reproductive Health & providing access to feminine hygiene products that otherwise would not be available due to social/cultural stigma/ poverty. Asserting young girls to reach their full potential through education & by being able to attend all "days"​ of their schooling; not missing "days" from their education due to lack of feminine products/shame. Consulted on Abstracts for Conferences such as: Columbia University and UNICEF 4th Annual Virtual Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) 

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ICON Central Laboratories

January 2007 – May 2009 (2 years 5 months)

Cellular Immunology Technologist- Research & Clinical

Clinical Trials Testing for Pharmaceutical Companies, 
including HIV/AIDS studies, Lupus, B-cell studies, Tumor Studies, and Leukemias/ Lymphomas, via Human Blood Immunophenotyping/ [FACS/ Flow Cytometry]
-Testing, Research, Data/ Visual Analysis, Quality Control, Training Lab Staff

 

Winthrop University Hospital, Cytogenetics Laboratory

Cytogenetic Medical Technologist, 2006 – 2007 (1 year)

Genomic/DNA/ Chromosomal Abnormalities, Fetal Autopsy & Tumors:

Genetic Analysis of:
-Spontaneous Abortions/ Down's Syndrome,

-Fetal Autopsy, Maternal Products of Conception, Fetal parts, placenta, Chorionic villi & blood) when trying to become pregnant, or loss of a pregnancy/ miscarriage/ after DNC, etc.
- Tumors, Maternal & Fetal Tissues, & Human Blood for genetic analysis: 
- Culturing of Human Tissues for Chromosomal Analysis
- Screening and selection of cultures, cell harvesting, microscope slide preparation, 
-Phase Microscopy (I.D. Tissue Type & Mitotic Cells; Dissection); specimen chain-of-custody

 

Roswell Park Cancer Institute

2003 – 2005, Buffalo, NY

Pre-Doctorate Research Affiliate: 
Investigated the role of cell cycle checkpoint genes TOF1 and MRC1 in the molecular mechanism of 
cytotoxic/ anti-tumor drug adozelesin; utilizing budding yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, as
genetic model to study the effects on: 
-DNA Replication (Initiation & Suppression at Origins of DNA Replication), 
-DNA Damage Response,

-Genomic & Chromosomal Stability-- Culminated in Written Graduate Thesis & Public Scientific Presentation that was published & bound in Roswell Park Cancer Institute's Medical Library

 

Carlyle Shreeve Smith Laboratory at Garvies Pt. Museum & Nature Preserve

Summer, 2002 – 2002 (less than a year) Glen Cove, NY

Instructor/ Coordinator of Educational Science Workshops: Protocol &  Educational Instructional Materials Creation To Engage  & Piqué Public interest, especially among Young People; Organizational Set-up & Leader of Outdoor Nature Activities; Science of: Plant, Animal & Ocean Life; Hands-On & Microscopy Activities- Investigation and Analysis of Organisms

 

Camp Apollo

Summer Sessions: June 1995 – August 2000 (5 years)

Group Leader/ Head Senior Counselor

Plainview, NY

Promoted to: Organizer & Group Leader/ Senior Counselor of children's summer camp/ activities, including a group of young girls, providing; Guidance, Goals, Role-Models, Women & Girl's Empowerment, Encouragement, Interpersonal Skills, Empathy