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Dereje Merga

Dereje L. Merga
2352 West Mill Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85284
Phone: 602.474.3642
email: bojederje@gmail.com
EDUCATION

Arizona State University, Expected Graduation May 2020

Phoenix, AZ 85004
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science
Grade point average 3.86/4.0

Phoenix College, Phoenix, AZ 85013 2015 – 2017

Associate of Science in Medical Lab Science

Grade point average 3.96/4.0

Adama Science and Technology University 1997 – 2001

Adama, Ethiopia
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Automotive Technology

Certification and Trainings

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPHT) 2011 - Present

Arizona State Pharmacy Technician Licensed
First Aid and CPR AED

Honors Society
Member: Phi Theta Kappa, Scholastic honor society recognized by the American
Association of Community and Junior Colleges

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Work Experience and Internships

Sonora Quest Laboratories: Internship 6/01/2016 – 07/15/216

Performed calibration and testing on different instruments in different areas:

Urinary Analysis and Body Fluids, Hematology/Coagulation, Chemistry and
Microbiology
Organized work by matching computer orders with specimen labeling
Accurately performed manual methods of differentials.
Detected and documeted occurrences that deviated from defined procedures

Banner Baywood Hospital – Internship-Blood Bank 7/20/2016 – 08/15/2016

Accurately performed typing, testing, and recording blood bank inventories

Performed qualitative and quantitative testing using various analyzers and
manual methods on specimen using established procedures

Pharmacy Technician, CPhT 2011 – Present

Humana Mail Order Pharmacy: Phoenix, AZ

Trained 5 new technicians how to maintain and repair Automated Cells (ATC),
and actively participated in their skills development
Lead night shift ATC cells service technicians

Workshop Maintenance Supervisor 2002 – 2009

Finchaa Sugar Factory, Oromia, Ethiopia6/4/20186/4/2018

Managed a team of 30+ members

Responsible for preparing operational and capital budget of the department
Technical support to the team and involved in critical technical issues resolution