Desirae Ledesma
Charleston,WV
Summary
Professional and highly motivated individual with leadership strength, experienced as a Laboratory Research Assistant at West Virginia State University. Proven expertise in bioinformatics and experimental design, coupled with a commitment to fostering collaboration. Successfully improved laboratory processes while maintaining standards of procedures.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Teaching Assistant
West Virginia State University
08.2024 - Current
- Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
- Mentored students through office hours and one-on-one communication.
- Documented attendance and completed assignments to maintain class and student records.
- Planned and delivered laboratory lectures and course materials to communicate course content and provide students with subject matter knowledge.
Veterinary Receptionist
Gateway Animal Hospital PLLC
10.2023 - Current
- Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
- Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Fielded phone calls from pet owners, answered questions and took messages for veterinarians.
Research Lab Assistant
West Virginia State University
08.2022 - Current
- Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Compiled data into reports and disseminated to supervisor for review.
- Developed new protocols and improved existing laboratory processes.
- Provided support and guidance to junior lab staff.
- Oriented and trained new laboratory students and assistants in techniques.
- Maintained inventory of needed supplies and reagents for laboratory operation.
- Followed safe procedures for disposal of reagents, chemicals and biohazard materials.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
Education
Master of Science - Biotechnology
West Virginia State University
Institute, WV05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Biology/Pre-Medical
West Virginia State University
Institute, WV05-2024
Skills
- Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
- Leadership strength
- Bioinformatics
- Laboratory oversight
- Scientific writing
- Materials preparation
- Experimental design
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Coordinate surveys
Timeline
Graduate Teaching Assistant
West Virginia State University
08.2024 - Current
Veterinary Receptionist
Gateway Animal Hospital PLLC
10.2023 - Current
Research Lab Assistant
West Virginia State University
08.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Biotechnology
West Virginia State University
Bachelor of Science - Biology/Pre-Medical
West Virginia State University
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