Alyssa Thompson
Summary
Detail-oriented research assistant with extensive experience in animal care, compliance, and research support. Recognized for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and fostering strong teamwork within laboratory environments. Currently advancing knowledge and skills through studies in Clinical Laboratory Science at MDC.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
HCW Biologics
12.2024 - Current
- Perform cell culture, sample preparation, and viability assessments with contamination control
- Maintain sterile workspace, supplies, and lab safety compliance
- Operate lab equipment (centrifuge, countess, microscope, flow cytometer)
- Coordinate shipments of research materials to collaborating research/clinical sites
- Support scientists with reports, documentation, and presentation materials
- Maintain lab supplies, organization, in adherence to safety standards
Animal Technician
HCW Biologics
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Sanitized housing, cages, and lab equipment to ensure cleanliness and compliance
- Provided daily care and monitoring of research animals
- Performed injections, tumor measurements, and sample collection under study protocols
- Maintained records in compliance with GMP and GDP
- Implemented improvements in handling procedures to enhance animal welfare and operational efficiency.
Spa Associate
Hard Rock Hotel
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Greeted guests upon arrival.
- Assisted high-profile/celebrity guests discretely.
- Scheduled appointments.
- Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.
- Processed payments.
- Managed office & retail inventory.
Veterinary Technician
Humane Society of Broward County- Vaccine Clinic
05.2018 - 05.2021
- Provided small animal handling, restraint, injections, and transport.
- Restrained animals of all sizes for exams.
- Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
- Administered vaccines to animals.
- Restrained and performed heartworm tests on animals via blood draw
- Prepped and dressed animals for spay/neuter procedures.
Animal Care Associate/ Kennel Assistant
Humane Society of Broward County
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Customer service and handler.
- Swept, disinfected, and laundered bedding during slow periods.
- Maintained clean and orderly play yards, kennels, and cages.
Education
High School Diploma -
Everglades High School
Miramar, FL06.2017
Associate of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL06-2028
Skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Detailed data tracking
- Inventory oversight
- Multitasking and organization
- Effective project coordination
- Lab safety management
- Tissue processing
- Computer proficiency
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Research Assistant
HCW Biologics
12.2024 - Current
Animal Technician
HCW Biologics
10.2023 - 12.2024
Spa Associate
Hard Rock Hotel
07.2022 - 08.2023
Veterinary Technician
Humane Society of Broward County- Vaccine Clinic
05.2018 - 05.2021
Animal Care Associate/ Kennel Assistant
Humane Society of Broward County
06.2017 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Everglades High School
Associate of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
Miami Dade College
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