Bs Andria Rios Mls

Andria Rios, BS, MLS, is a dedicated professional in the field of medical laboratory science, currently serving as a Technical Specialist at Advocate South Suburban Hospital since June 2022 and as a Medical Laboratory Scientist specializing in Microbiology at ACL Laboratories since January 2018. Rios has previously held positions as a QC chemistry lab technician at DuBois Chemicals, Inc., and as a downstream manufacturer at Therapeutic Proteins International, LLC, where responsibilities included creating and revising standard operating procedures. Additional experience includes working as a microbiologist at Silliker, where Rios confirmed bacterial growth of Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli, and volunteering as a laboratory assistant at Illinois State University. Rios began a career in healthcare as a concierge at Presence Health, managing patient data and records. Educational credentials include a Post-baccalaureate in Clinical Laboratory Science from The George Washington University and a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a focus on Microbiology from Illinois State University.