Aaliyah Lewis
Newark
Summary
Scientific professional with proven history in laboratory environments, bringing valuable hands-on experience in conducting experiments and supporting research initiatives. Known for effective team collaboration and reliability in adapting to dynamic research needs, with expertise in sample preparation and data analysis.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Technician
Garden State Laboratories
Hillside, NJ
05.2026 - Current
- Collect water samples from pools, lakes, and beaches across New Jersey following approved environmental sampling protocols.
- Perform chlorine and pH testing onsite to ensure accurate preliminary water quality assessment.
- Maintain detailed logs, proper labeling, and full chain of custody documentation for samples.
- Follow strict SOP’s for sample handling, storage, and transport to certified laboratory.
- Apply training to compliant sampling techniques and contribute to high quality data collection for laboratory analysis.
Laboratory Assistant
Students 2 Science
Newark, NJ
03.2025 - Current
- Analytical Chemistry Techniques:
- Gas Chromatography (GC) operation and maintenance
- Infrared Spectroscopy (IR)
- Titration (acid-base)
- Melting Point Determination using Melting Point Apparatus
- Use of Analytical Balance for precise measurements
- Dissolution testing for pharmaceutical formulations
- Biochemical & Molecular Biology Techniques:
- ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay)
- Gel Electrophoresis (Agarose and SDS-PAGE)
- Cell Culture
- Nanoparticle Synthesis and characterization
- General Laboratory Skills:
- Accurate Pipetting (single)
- Sample preparation and handling under sterile conditions
- Equipment calibration and standard lab safety compliance
Chemistry Teachers Assistant
Rutgers University
Newark, NJ
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Demonstrate mastery of chemistry knowledge by facilitating labs with accuracy and precision.
- Grading laboratory assignments in a timely manner;
- Assist students in the lab with relevant techniques and processes.
- Lead sessions of 34 students on data analysis and lab report preparation while maintaining standards
Monitoring Specialist
Affiliated Monitoring
Union, NJ
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Identify, analyze and validate incidents triggered from correlated events by communicating with subscribers and authorities every day.
Teacher’s Aide
McKinley Elementary School
Newark, NJ
04.2019 - 07.2022
- Lead and/or facilitate teaching of individuals in 1:1, small group, or whole class instruction
- Record instructional plans as designated by the classroom teacher, and if appropriate, the student's Individual Educational Plan (IEP)
- Represent my district location for professional development and teach information to staff members upon my return of new or updated standard
Assistant Manager
Dunkin Donuts
Newark, NJ
03.2013 - 07.2022
- Ensure compliance with standards for customer relations, food costs, safety, sanitation, product preparation and merchandising
- Prepare daily and weekly sales reports and evaluate trends for weekly orders.
- Oversee day-to-day supervision of operations associates, assigning work to both management and non-management associates
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Cellular and Molecular Biology, Africana Studies and Chemistry
Rutgers University
Newark, NJ12-2027
Associate of Science - General Science
Essex County College
Newark, NJ05-2021
Skills
- Water sampling
- Water testing
- Bacteriological testing
- Field data collection
- Laboratory techniques
- Pipetting techniques
- Sample preparation
- Chemical handling
- Centrifugation techniques
- Reagent preparation
- PCR techniques
- Instrument Calibration
- Spectrophotometry
- Cell culture
- Gas chromatography
- Mass spectrometry
- Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
- Laboratory safety
HONORS & AWARDS
Affiliated Monitoring Quality Assurance Challenge Achievement: 12 months consecutively, McKinley Elementary School Debate Coach of the Year, Honors: Goldkey International Honours Society Member & Honors Society.org Member, Garden State LSAMP Scholarship recipient
Timeline
Field Technician
Garden State Laboratories
05.2026 - Current
Laboratory Assistant
Students 2 Science
03.2025 - Current
Chemistry Teachers Assistant
Rutgers University
01.2024 - 12.2024
Monitoring Specialist
Affiliated Monitoring
07.2022 - 07.2024
Teacher’s Aide
McKinley Elementary School
04.2019 - 07.2022
Assistant Manager
Dunkin Donuts
03.2013 - 07.2022
Associate of Science - General Science
Essex County College
Bachelor of Arts - Cellular and Molecular Biology, Africana Studies and Chemistry
Rutgers University