Allison Aretz
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Scientist with strong foundation in molecular biology and laboratory operations. Adept at performing high-precision medical tests and maintaining stringent quality control standards. Focused on collaborative teamwork and achieving consistent, reliable results, adaptable to evolving laboratory needs. Known for attention to detail and problem-solving.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server
Rusty Scupper
Baltimore, MD
02.2026 - Current
- Delivered exceptional customer service, ensuring guest satisfaction and enhancing dining experience.
- Managed table assignments efficiently, optimizing workflow during peak hours.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery and adherence to quality standards.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, maintaining compliance with financial protocols.
- Cultivated warm relationships with all customers.
Molecular Laboratory Scientist
Centennial Medical Group
Columbia, MD
12.2024 - 01.2026
- AAB MT (Medical Technologist) Certification, administered by the American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB) Board of Registry (ABOR).
- Microsoft Excel data analysis and creating various worksheets.
- Patient result data analysis.
- Access2, BioRad, QuantStudio12k, Sysmex, Au480
- Machine maintenance.
- Perform quality control (QC) daily.
- Streamlined workflow processes to improve operational efficiency within the lab.
- Maintained a safe working environment, adhering to strict guidelines for handling hazardous materials.
- Use laboratory information systems (LIS) for data entry, retrieval, and reporting.
- Prepare reagents, manage inventory, maintain sterile environments, and ensure proper specimen handling, labeling, and storage.
- Perform Quality Assurance activities for internal Audits and inspection preparation.
- Accurately sort and file laboratory specimens and documents for storage.
- Accessioning Samples.
Pharmacy Technician
Safeway
Pasadena, MD
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications accurately.
- Maintained accurate inventory levels of pharmaceuticals and supplies.
- Processed prescription orders using pharmacy management software efficiently.
- Educated customers on medication usage and potential side effects.
- Administered temperature checks and documented findings accurately for daily reporting.
- Conducted health screenings for individuals entering facilities, ensuring compliance with COVID-19 protocols.
Education
Master of Science -
Chesapeake High School
Pasadena, MD05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY12-2024
High School Diploma -
Chesapeake High School
Pasadena, MD05-2021
Skills
- Quality control
- Equipment testing and calibration
- Specimen collection
- Specimen analysis
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Clinical chemistry analysis
- Sterilization techniques
- Policy compliance
- Hematology proficiency
- Urinalysis processing
- Histology preparation
- Microbiology expertise
- Molecular diagnostics
- Blood bank
- Pathology assistance
- Slide preparation
- Laboratory organization
- Microscopic techniques
- Critical thinking
- Team leadership
- Detail-oriented
- Complex Problem-solving
- Relationship building
- Inventory restocking
- Data entry
- Cell culturing
- Lab assistant training
Certification
- Licensed MT-P (AAB/ABOR)
Language skills
Spanish Spoken: Intermediate | Written: Novice | Read: Advanced
German Spoken: Intermediate | Written: Advanced | Read: Advanced
Timeline
Server
Rusty Scupper
02.2026 - Current
Molecular Laboratory Scientist
Centennial Medical Group
12.2024 - 01.2026
Pharmacy Technician
Safeway
10.2020 - 08.2021
Master of Science -
Chesapeake High School
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Ithaca College
High School Diploma -
Chesapeake High School
Additional information
- Shadowing: Clinical Chemistry and Hematology. Pathology Assistant (10+ hours). OCME, Baltimore, MD Autopsy Technician/ME shadowing
- Volunteer: Assistance in Short-Term Surgical Stay Care wing, interaction with patients’ physical and emotional needs (40+ hours)
- Dave Gondek’s Lab- Extracting DNA from mice incisors after undergoing forensic environmental conditions such as pH and temperature changes. We want to see how degraded the DNA sequences are after a certain time interval. We used Quantitative PCR and total demineralization techniques to achieve this.