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Allison Rea
Undergraduate Student
Saint Louis,MO
Summary
Structured Laboratory Technician offering background in collecting, processing and analyzing various specimens. Familiar with basic laboratory chemicals, laboratory protocols and testing procedures. Expertise in microscope work and reagent preparation. Recognized for performing laboratory tests and procedures with attention to detail, optimum quality and expedience.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lab Technician
Penczykowski Lab - Washington University
Saint Louis, MO
09.2022 - Current
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Used R, Microsoft Excel, and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
Summer Research Fellow
Tyson Research Center
Saint Louis, MO
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Upheld all university and regulatory requirements for documentation of findings.
- Followed best practices and scientific protocol to reach defensible conclusions based on solid evidence.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Recorded data from research to allow for accurate analysis.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of hazardous chemicals in proper containers.
Summer Research Intern
Miller Lab - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Saint Louis, MO
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Completed research, compiled data and assisted in timely reporting.
- Assisted with preparing project-related reports, presentations and manuscripts.
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Utilized job-related software to perform descriptive and multivariate statistical analysis of data.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Washington University in St Louis
St Louis, MO 09.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Ladue Horton Watkins High School
St Louis, MO 08.2016 - 05.2020
Skills
Written Communication
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Interpersonal Communication
Teambuilding
Accomplishments
- Fall 2020
- Spring 2021
- Spring 2022
Dean's List
Software
R software
Timeline
Lab Technician
Penczykowski Lab - Washington University
09.2022 - Current
Summer Research Fellow
Tyson Research Center
06.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Washington University in St Louis
09.2020 - Current
Summer Research Intern
Miller Lab - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
06.2019 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Ladue Horton Watkins High School
08.2016 - 05.2020