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Joshua Ray

Chesapeake,VA

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented. Received professional experience at VCU Massey Cancer Center in wet lab research. Experienced in laboratory research and public presentations. Has the ability to enhance team collaboration and support diversity initiatives, while maintaining compliance with quality standards. Adept at managing laboratory supplies and documenting experimental results.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Undergraduate Research Assistant

VCU. Massey Cancer Center
06.2025 - 08.2025
  • Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
  • Compiled data into reports and disseminated to supervisor for review.
  • Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
  • Provided support and guidance to junior lab staff.
  • Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
  • Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.

Restaurant Waiter

Cinema Cafe
08.2023 - 01.2025
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.

HR Liaison Assistant

Virginia State University. College Of Agriculture
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Enhanced employee satisfaction by sharing workloads and addressing individual needs.
  • Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
  • Assistance in Coordinating company-wide events such as holiday parties or team-building retreats, boosting morale among staff members
  • Supported the development of diversity and inclusion initiatives, fostering a welcoming work environment for all employees.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA
05-2026

High School Diploma -

Oscar Smith High School
Chesapeake, VA
06-2022

Skills

  • Laboratory research
  • Literature searches
  • Public presentations
  • Laboratory techniques
  • Good clinical practice
  • Managing laboratory supplies
  • Fieldwork experience
  • Literature review
  • Experimental results documentation

Certification

  • CITI Training Certified
  • BioSaftey Training Certified

Timeline

Undergraduate Research Assistant

VCU. Massey Cancer Center
06.2025 - 08.2025

Restaurant Waiter

Cinema Cafe
08.2023 - 01.2025

HR Liaison Assistant

Virginia State University. College Of Agriculture
10.2022 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture

Virginia State University

High School Diploma -

Oscar Smith High School