ALEXANDRA PRIDE
Deerfield
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented senior undergraduate at UNH with a strong interest in biotechnology and hands-on laboratory experience. Proficient in standard operating procedures (SOPs), various assays, and adherence to laboratory regulations and safety protocols, developed through rigorous coursework and internships at EUROFINS Scientific. Committed to leveraging acquired skills to contribute to advancements in medicine while continuously seeking opportunities for professional growth and development. Eager to make a significant impact in the field by applying a proactive and enthusiastic approach to learning and collaboration.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Technician Intern
Eurofins Scientific
05.2025 - Current
- Assistance and Active Analysis for Laboratory Technicians in Metals and Wet Chemistry departments
- Data and Software: Oracle and TALS
- Analytical: Sample preparation for ICP-MS and ICP, Aqueous Digestion, Matrix Matching, Turbidity, pH calibration, all following SOPs
- Operations: Aseptic technique, Biohazardous Waste Management, Logbook Documentation, Cleaning maintenance on TKN and BOD glassware, Scanning and disposing dead samples appropriately, all following SOPs.
- Compliance: Metals and Wet Chemistry IDCs obtained for all performed analyses described
- All handled samples in the laboratory include: drinking water samples, aqueous samples, and soil samples
- Additional Fulfilled Requirements: All assigned analyses (above) and awareness of safety, and structure in departments. Followed all protocols, and rapidly assist technicians whenever needed.
Food Service Worker
Exeter Hospital
10.2021 - Current
- Food service for hospital patients, working in a fast-paced environment
- Responsibilities include preparation and delivery of food orders accurately
- Maintaining kitchen (washing and putting away dishes, mopping/sweeping floors, restocking fridges and the freezer, cleaning)
- Excellent communication with floor nurses, coworkers, managers, and patients to meet all needs of patients
- Consulting with a dietary aide to understand dietary restrictions, allergies, and modifications of patients
Lab Technician Intern
Eurofins Scientific
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Beginner Training, Assignments, and Consultations with Managers to adequately begin Internship duties and responsibilities
- Analytical: Total Soluble Solids (TSS) on liquid/water samples, Total Volatile Suspended Solids (TVSS) Analysis, Turbidity, pH calibrations, using SOPs
- Microbiology: Aseptic Technique, Autoclave usage, Media Preparation
- Data & Software: Eastern Analytical Software (prior to transition to EUROFINS Scientific) used for Reporting Data Results
- Lab Operations: Managing Biohazardous Waste aligned with general, and safety SOPs, Cleaning maintenance on TNK and BOD glassware
- Compliance: IDCs obtained for described analyses
- Safety: PPE worn on site including laboratory coat, mask, goggles, gloves
- Additional Fulfilled Requirements: Adequate communication, organization, patience, and adjustment skills to were all required and achieved throughout the experience.
Diet Aid
Riverwoods
03.2019 - 10.2021
- Strict customer-service based job with constant need to collaborate with management and coworkers
- Waiting service to gather food orders, and maintaining awareness on how to record orders by hand, and with advanced technology
- Washing and organizing dishes, cleaning all spaces, and organizing the general dining area to the standard
- Adhere to updated procedures/protocols to improve service, safety, and cleanliness, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Reporting injury, dietary, and general health concerns to the nursing staff, and communicating with managers if any incidents occurred
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Biomedical Science: Medical Microbiology
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH05.2026
High School -
Exeter High School
05.2022
Skills
- Accurately following protocol and SOPs procedure
- GDP (Good Documentation Practice)
- Laboratory techniques (view below)
- Molecular Techniques: Aseptic technique, PCR, Gel electrophoresis, Mass Spectrophotometry, Cell culture techniques, Streak plating/identifying pathogens, Microbiological staining, ELISA, Immunoblotting
- Chemical Handling
- Sample Preparation
- Scientific writing
- Communication, Collaboration, and Organization Skills
Most Relevant Coursework
- Most Relevant Coursework:
- Pathogenic Microbiology and Lab BMS 602 and BMS 603: Students were lectured and assessed on various microbiological pathogens, and their disease(s). Case studies in lecture assessed properties of pathogens, and their treatments. In lab students worked with various selective and differential media to culture and identify bacteria to simulate clinical laboratory work.
- Immunology and Lab BMS 705 and BMS 715: Students learned components/properties of the immune system (innate, adaptive, humoral, cellular). Mechanisms to fight disease were taught, and understood by students. Laboratory contained practice with PCR, ELISA, Immunofluorescence microscopy, immunoblotting, and more methods to study properties of the immune system.
- Host-microbe Interactions BMS 719: Course involved critical break-down, analysis, understanding, and presentation of knowledge gained from various primary, scientific, literature pieces. Journal articles involved studies focusing on relationships between microbes and their hosts.
Timeline
Lab Technician Intern
Eurofins Scientific
05.2025 - Current
Lab Technician Intern
Eurofins Scientific
05.2024 - 08.2024
Food Service Worker
Exeter Hospital
10.2021 - Current
Diet Aid
Riverwoods
03.2019 - 10.2021
Bachelor Of Science - Biomedical Science: Medical Microbiology
University of New Hampshire
High School -
Exeter High School