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Chanda London
Sr Director Laboratory Operations, Discovery Life Sciences
Location: Pell City, AL United States
Joined: Sep 1st, 2023

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Dillard University class of 2006

Undergrad Major: Biology

Capella University class of 2009

Grad Major: Health Administration

Experience

I currently work with Discovery Life Sciences as Sr Director Laboratory Operations
I have years of experience working in the Science industry.

Senior Director Laboratory Operations | Discovery Life Sciences
From October 2022 to August 2024 • 2 year(s)
Developed strategic goals for FFPE Laboratory and Biorepository, managed budgets and operational costs, ensured quality management and accreditation compliance.

Director Clinical Trials | Discovery Life Sciences
From June 2021 to October 2022 • 1 year(s)
Inaugural director of newly established clinical trials division, built first immunohistochemistry laboratory, led biospecimen operations for phase 1 clinical trials.

Health Services Director | Bridge Advocacy
From January 2018 to December 2021 • 3 year(s)
Key executive for program development and quality agenda, developed healthcare services in collaboration with medical professionals.

Histologist | Veteran's Administration of Tennessee Valley Health System
From January 2018 to December 2019 • 1 year(s)
Prepared tissue specimens for diagnostic purposes, performed embedding, microtomy, and special stains.

Histologist | Pathologist's Laboratory
From January 2017 to December 2018 • 1 year(s)
Directed validation of new testing methodologies, established performance standards and ensured regulatory compliance.

Histologist | Integrated Oncology
From January 2015 to December 2016 • 1 year(s)
Prepared surgical tissue for microscopic examination, performed immunohistochemistry techniques and maintained laboratory equipment.

Sr. Clinical Lead Histopathology | Vanderbilt University Medical Center
From January 2011 to December 2015 • 4 year(s)
Oversaw immunohistochemistry testing, standardized processes, expanded antibody menu by 40% and reduced billing errors by 75%.

Laboratory Services Director | Mid-South Gastroenterology Group
From January 2009 to December 2011 • 2 year(s)
Inaugural director who achieved CAP accreditation with zero deficiencies, managed budget and established quality systems for GLP compliance.

Research Coordinator / Laboratory Scientist | Benaroya Research Institute
From January 2008 to December 2009 • 1 year(s)
Assisted external clients with contract strategies, served as liaison reducing project turnaround time by 60%.

Lead Immunohistologist | Laboratory Corporation of America
From January 2006 to December 2008 • 2 year(s)
Performed evaluation of new testing procedures, increased laboratory clients through introduction of new services.

Collaboration / Quality Improvement Manager | Gateway Family Services
From January 2006 to December 2007 • 1 year(s)
Established clinical program benchmarks, developed performance analytics and increased annual program budgets through marketing.

Pathology Assistant | Cunningham Pathology / HealthSouth Hospital
From January 2001 to December 2006 • 5 year(s)
Increased technical procedures by 650 cases per week, decreased surgical procedure times by 20-30 minutes.

Program Coordinator / Instructor | Glenwood Mental Health, Inc.
From January 1999 to December 2001 • 2 year(s)
Increased program development for special needs children, achieved 90% graduation rate for high risk children according to treatment plans.

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