Alejandro Cornejo
San Leandro,CA
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Specimen Accessioner
LabCorp/Invitae
08.2025 - Current
- Verify patient demographics, physician orders, and test requisitions to ensure accuracy
- Perform data entry into the Laboratory Information Management System with speed and accuracy to support timely specimen tracking and analysis
- Accession and process high volumes of patient specimens (blood, saliva, and other clinical samples) for diagnostic and genetic testing in accordance with regulatory standards
Volunteer Researcher
CSU East Bay Laboratory
09.2024 - Current
- Working with a team, conducted flow cytometry experiments with cell preparation, fluorescence staining, and buffer preparation to support research in cellular analysis
- Applied aseptic techniques and adhered to two lab safety protocols to ensure contamination-free results and designed experiments with rigorous controls to maximize validity of findings
- Maintained detailed records of experimental procedures, observations, and results for accurate reporting and replication purposes
Laboratory Specimen Processor
TridentCare
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Developed strong relationships with internal departments, facilitating smooth communication channels for expedited issue resolution regarding specimens and specimen tracking, improving efficiency in data retrieval processes
- Ensured the integrity of high-volume biological specimens by adhering to proper handling and documentation procedures, maintaining accuracy and quality standards even under tight deadlines
- Adhered to all applicable safety protocols when handling biohazardous materials during specimen processing tasks
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology-Cell and Molecular Biology Concentration
California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA05.2025
Skills
- Protein characterization and analysis
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Specimen Accessioner
LabCorp/Invitae
08.2025 - Current
Volunteer Researcher
CSU East Bay Laboratory
09.2024 - Current
Laboratory Specimen Processor
TridentCare
01.2023 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology-Cell and Molecular Biology Concentration
California State University-East Bay