Abbey Simonson
Summary
I am a passionate MLS intern graduating in May 2024 seeking a challenging and rewarding career with people who share my commitment to patients and lifelong learning.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Montana State University
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Conducted basic lab maintenance including preparation of media and reagents
- Grew Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae and phage
- Worked towards characterizing phage by various purification techniques and DNA extraction
- Participated in fusions to create monoclonal antibodies
- Designed and performed experiments using techniques including flow cytometry, ELISA, electrophoresis and microscopy
Sterile Processing Technician
Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital
05.2021 - 01.2023
- Certified and Registered Central Service Technician (IAHCSMM)
- Carried out decontamination, sterilization, assembly, quality assurance and distribution of supplies
- Worked 12 hour shifts solo every weekend for 1.5 years
Dining Hall Employee/Student Manager
MSU Culinary Services
02.2019 - 09.2021
- Competent at 10+ front and back of house stations
- Promoted to student manager fall 2020
Education
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology- Medical Laboratory Science
Montana State University - Bozeman
05-2024
Skills
- Adaptability
- Quality Assurance
- Problem Solving & Experiment Design
- Independent work
Laboratory Systems
Information Systems: EPIC, WellSky, Siemens Atellica Data Management
Major Analyzers: Sysmex hematology analyzer, Siemens Vista and Centaur, Echo Lumena
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Montana State University
01.2022 - 05.2023
Sterile Processing Technician
Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital
05.2021 - 01.2023
Dining Hall Employee/Student Manager
MSU Culinary Services
02.2019 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology- Medical Laboratory Science
Montana State University - Bozeman