Paul L.

Paul L. has a diverse work experience spanning over a decade. Paul is currently working as the Director of Laboratory Services at Samaritan Health Services, where they oversee the laboratory operations at a Level 2 trauma center. Prior to this role, they served as a Laboratory Consultant and Administrator for multiple labs, providing leadership and expertise in molecular diagnostics, hematology, molecular virology, and genomics. Paul has also worked as the Director of Laboratory Services at Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center and as a Technical Supervisor at Apollo Health Group. Other positions held by Paul include Laboratory Manager at Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC, Scientific Director at MedComp Sciences, Adjunct Faculty Member at Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Public Health Laboratory Scientist 3 (Senior) at Louisiana Department of Health, Natural Resources Specialist at the State of Louisiana, and Research Molecular Biologist at the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS).

Paul L. holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree from Oregon State University. Paul also has a Master of Science (MS) degree from Louisiana State University. Paul completed their Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science at Our Lady of the Lake College and their Bachelor of Science (BS) in Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management at Louisiana State University. In addition, they have obtained certifications such as High Complexity Clinical Laboratory Director (HCLD) from the American Board of Bioanalysis (ABB) and Technologist - Generalist (Medical Laboratory Scientist) from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).