Shanna Buckley
About Shanna Buckley
Shanna Buckley is a Laboratory Manager II at Vytelle, with a background in embryology and quality control. She has held various roles in the laboratory field, including positions at CNY Fertility and Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, and has a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University at Albany.
Current Role at Vytelle
Shanna Buckley serves as the Laboratory Manager II at Vytelle, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for managing embryology laboratory logistics and staff scheduling in Albany, New York. Buckley acts as a lead collaborator in implementing quality control, quality assurance, document control, and standardization within the laboratory sector. Her expertise in real-time data logging, utilizing both paper charting and online software, enhances the operational efficiency of the laboratory.
Previous Experience in Embryology
Prior to her current position, Buckley worked at CNY Fertility as an Assistant Embryology Supervisor and Embryologist from 2019 to 2022. During her three years there, she performed comprehensive procedures including semen preparation, oocyte fertilization, and embryo evaluation through day 8. Her experience in this role contributed to her skill set in the field of reproductive science and laboratory management.
Background in Quality Control Microbiology
Shanna Buckley gained experience as a Quality Control Microbiology Scientist at Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services, LLC from 2018 to 2019. In this role, she worked for 10 months in the Albany, New York Area, focusing on quality control processes within the microbiology sector. This experience provided her with a strong foundation in laboratory standards and practices.
Educational Qualifications
Buckley studied Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University at Albany, where she earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from 2015 to 2018. Her educational background has equipped her with a solid understanding of the scientific principles that underpin her work in laboratory management and embryology.
Internship Experience
In 2017, Shanna Buckley completed a three-month internship at Active Motif in Saranac Lake, NY. This early experience in a laboratory setting contributed to her professional development and provided her with practical skills that she later applied in her subsequent roles.