Bonita Bryant
About Bonita Bryant
Bonita Bryant serves as the Principal of Quality Assurance at the Minnesota Department of Health, where she oversees quality assurance in various specialized areas of diagnostic laboratory processes. With a background in Medical Technology and extensive experience in clinical and molecular pathology, she has worked in the field for over two decades.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Bonita Bryant has served as Principal, Quality Assurance at the Minnesota Department of Health since 2017. In this role, she oversees quality assurance processes for various specialized areas within the Public Health Infectious Disease Laboratory. Her responsibilities include managing quality assurance for Virology, Microbiology, Enterics, Sequencing & Bioinformatics, and Emergency Preparedness and Response. This position requires adherence to both state and federal standards, ensuring that the laboratory operates efficiently and effectively.
Previous Experience at Fairview Health Services
Before her current role, Bonita Bryant worked at Fairview Health Services as a Medical Technologist from 1991 to 2001. During her ten years in this position, she gained extensive experience in diagnostic laboratory processes. This role provided her with foundational knowledge and skills that have contributed to her expertise in managing complex laboratory operations.
Role at Access Genetics
Bonita Bryant held the position of Vice President, Clinical Laboratory Services at Access Genetics from 2005 to 2016. Over the course of eleven years, she was responsible for overseeing clinical laboratory operations. This role further developed her leadership skills and deepened her understanding of laboratory services within the healthcare sector.
Education and Expertise
Bonita Bryant earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her educational background, combined with her specialized knowledge in Clinical, Molecular, and Anatomical Pathology, has equipped her with the necessary skills to manage high complexity diagnostic lab processes. Her expertise is crucial in ensuring compliance with regulatory standards in her current and previous roles.