Teri Paige Perez Habacon
About Teri Paige Perez Habacon
Teri Paige Perez Habacon is a Clinical Lab Associate with expertise in accessioning patient samples and ensuring HIPAA compliance. She has a diverse background in laboratory operations and team training, having previously worked in various roles within the healthcare and service sectors.
Work at BillionToOne
Teri Paige Perez Habacon has been employed at BillionToOne as a Clinical Lab Associate since 2022. In this role, she is designated as a subject matter expert for accessioning patient samples into Clarity and Salesforce, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations. She trains fellow Clinical Lab Associates on various processes, including hands-on DOT, SensoScientific audits, and workbook reviews/audits. Additionally, she leads Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) reviews and contributes to editing proposals for SOPs. Her responsibilities also include troubleshooting machine errors in collaboration with production engineers to enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Experience
Before joining BillionToOne, Teri worked at CorneaGen as a Tissue Processing Technologist II from 2020 to 2022. In this position, she focused on tissue processing and quality assurance. Prior to that, she served as Shift Lead at The Penny Ice Creamery for 10 months in 2018 to 2019, where she managed daily operations in Capitola, California. Additionally, she coordinated the Kasama Ballroom Dance Troupe at Bayanihan at UC Santa Cruz from 2017 to 2018, overseeing events and activities for the dance group.
Education and Expertise
Teri Paige Perez Habacon earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, where she studied from 2015 to 2019. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her work in clinical laboratory settings. She has developed expertise in laboratory processes, compliance with regulatory standards, and equipment maintenance, contributing to her effectiveness in her current role.
Laboratory Management Skills
In her current position, Teri manages routine maintenance and quality checks on laboratory equipment to ensure optimal performance. She has coordinated a digitization project aimed at enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of audit processes within the lab. Her ability to troubleshoot machine errors and collaborate with production engineers demonstrates her commitment to improving both operator and machine efficiency.