Elsatta Sebastian
Laboratory Technical Supervisor
Kochi,kerala
Summary
Dynamic Technical Supervisor and POCT Coordinator at Yenepoya Medical College, recognized for enhancing laboratory quality management systems and ensuring compliance with ISO standards. Exceptional problem-solving abilities and effective teamwork demonstrated through successful leadership of NABL inspections and optimization of diagnostic workflows to improve efficiency. Strong documentation skills support a commitment to excellence in both clinical and academic settings. Passionate about driving continuous improvement initiatives and fostering a culture of quality within the laboratory environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Technical Supervisor(Laboratory) & POCT Coordinator
Yenepoya Medical College Central Laboratory
08.2022 - Current
- Oversee day-to-day operations in a high-volume clinical laboratory setting.
- Coordinate and implement Laboratory Quality Management Systems (LQMS) as per ISO 15189:2022 standards.
- Serve as Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) Coordinator, ensuring compliance and quality in decentralized testing units.
- Assist in NABL inspections, including documentation, compliance checks, and audit preparedness (participated in 2 inspections).
- Conduct internal audits and support the implementation of CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions).
- Supervise laboratory staff in daily tasks, quality practices, safety measures, and equipment maintenance.
- Collaborate with clinical departments to improve diagnostic workflows and strengthen quality assurance indicators.
- Formulated plans for improving procedures, training and processes.
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving abilities by quickly identifying root causes of technical issues and implementing appropriate solutions to mitigate future occurrences.
Lecturer
Indira Education Trust
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Served as Student Coordinator for Allied Health Sciences, overseeing academic and student-related activities.
- Taught Biochemistry to students across multiple programs, including Allied Health Sciences, Paramedical, Physiotherapy, and Nursing.
- Developed and designed course materials, lecture notes, syllabus and assignments to enhance learning outcomes and academic performance.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
Education
MSc - Medical Biochemistry
Yenepoya University
Mangalore, India01.2021
BSc - Chemistry
Kannur University
Kannur, India01.2017
Skills
Analytical and critical thinking
Incident management
Customer support
Teamwork
Documentation requirements
Quality assurance testing
Competitive benchmarking
Internal communications
Performance analysis
Issue resolution/troubleshooting
Effective communication
Data analysis
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS
Participated in oral presentation -“Methanol Leaf Extract of Caesalpinia pulcherrima –a potential Source of Anticancer lead Molecule??” in international E-conference “RAMSIECON-2021” at Yenepoya medical college.
Timeline
Technical Supervisor(Laboratory) & POCT Coordinator
Yenepoya Medical College Central Laboratory
08.2022 - Current
Lecturer
Indira Education Trust
09.2021 - 06.2022
BSc - Chemistry
Kannur University
MSc - Medical Biochemistry
Yenepoya University