Professional Experience
My hands-on experience in clinical laboratories and research settings, where I've applied my medical laboratory technology education to real-world diagnostic challenges.
Laboratory Intern
City General Hospital
San Francisco, CA
Laboratory Intern
City General Hospital • Jun 2023 - Present • San Francisco, CA
Rotating internship through clinical laboratory departments providing hands-on experience with diagnostic procedures and laboratory operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in specimen collection, processing, and analysis under supervision
- Perform basic hematology, chemistry, and urinalysis testing
- Participate in quality control procedures and documentation
- Shadow senior laboratory technologists in specialized testing areas
- Contribute to laboratory data management and reporting
Technologies & Techniques
Research Assistant
University Medical Research Lab
San Francisco, CA
Research Assistant
University Medical Research Lab • Sep 2022 - May 2023 • San Francisco, CA
Assisted in molecular diagnostics research focusing on novel biomarker identification for early disease detection.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepared and processed biological samples for genetic analysis
- Conducted PCR, gel electrophoresis, and other molecular techniques
- Maintained detailed laboratory notebooks and research documentation
- Assisted in data collection, organization, and preliminary analysis
- Collaborated with research team on experiment design and optimization
Technologies & Techniques
Laboratory Assistant
MedPath Diagnostic Center
San Francisco, CA
Laboratory Assistant
MedPath Diagnostic Center • Jun 2022 - Aug 2022 • San Francisco, CA
Summer position assisting laboratory technicians in a busy outpatient diagnostic center serving multiple clinics.
Key Responsibilities
- Received and accessioned patient samples according to laboratory protocols
- Prepared specimens for testing through centrifugation and aliquoting
- Assisted with basic testing procedures under direct supervision
- Maintained laboratory supplies and prepared reagents as needed
- Handled specimen transport and storage following established guidelines
Technologies & Techniques
Skills & Competencies
Technical Skills
- Hematology Analysis
- Clinical Chemistry
- Molecular Techniques
- Microbiology Testing
- Urinalysis
Professional Competencies
- Quality Control
- Laboratory Safety
- Data Analysis
- Instrument Maintenance
- Regulatory Compliance