Krystal Lazo
Bay Shore
Summary
Driven chemistry student offering a background in analytical thinking and teamwork. Currently seeking the opportunity to employ learned laboratory skills in a professional work environment. Possesses the ability to grasp new concepts quickly and comprehensively as well as the capacity to adapt to various environments. Strong organizational and communication skills with foundational knowledge in research and report writing. Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and contribute both independently as well as part of a larger team effort. Looking for an opportunity to transition into a Laboratory Technician role where amassed laboratory experience and technical skills are transferrable and produce successful results.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
U.S. Department of Energy CCI Intern
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Upton, NY
01.2025 - Current
- The CCI program provides community college students with the opportunity to contribute to state-of-the-art research and to support the interests of the U.S. Department of Energy.
- Trained in the operation of the PVD Lesker sputter deposition system.
- Prepared substrates and controlled deposition parameters to fabricate metal thin films.
- Conducted materials characterization of metal thin films using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), and X-ray Diffraction (XRD) to analyze surface morphology and composition.
- Kept and maintained detailed notebooks of experiments to ensure reproducibility of data.
- Supported continuing research projects by carrying out essential experimental procedures and troubleshooting as required.
- U.S. Department of Energy CCI Intern
U.S. Department of Energy CCI Intern
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Upton, NY
08.2025 - 12.2025
- First 16 week term focused on learning analytical techniques to gain independence in the laboratory.
- Trained and authorized in the use of Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), and X-ray Diffraction (XRD).
- Presented detailed reports weekly, consisting of updates on experiment progress and results.
- U.S. Department of Energy CCI Intern
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Stony Brook University Garcia Center for Polymers at Engineered Interfaces
Stony Brook, NY
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Performed electrospinning techniques and analysis of fibers using Infrared Spectroscopy (IR), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), and microscopy techniques for analysis of composition and morphological features.
- Created daily comprehensive reports of experiments, experimental protocols, issues encountered, and possible future work.
- Updated my project group daily on current progress and next steps.
- As an undergraduate mentor, I carried out experiments defined by my project group and analyzed topographical and morphological properties of samples.
- Co-author in 'Polymer-Based Flow Diverter Systems for Endovascular Embolization' presented at the 2025 MRS Fall Meeting & Exhibit.
- The Garcia Program at Stony Brook University is a program with approximately a 5-8% acceptance rate. Cohorts consist of approximately 90-100 participants, including undergraduate mentors, PIs, and supporting research staff.
Education
Associate in Science - Chemistry
Suffolk County Community College
Selden01.2025
Skills
- Substrate Preparation
- Parameter Controls
- Analytical Data Analysis
- Data Interpretation
- Excel Data Plotting
- Mass Spectrometry
- Infrared Spectroscopy (IR)
- X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS)
- X-ray Diffraction (XRD)
- Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
- Working in a Cleanroom
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Quick learner
- Problem-solving
- Goal-oriented mindset
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 3 in the development of ultra-thin magnesium coating as an oxidation barrier for superconducting circuit materials.
- Identified the ideal experiment parameters for producing solely our desired product by completing XRD analysis of samples with accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented and resolved sample preparation issues causing suboptimal SEM image quality of sample cross-sections. Implemented a new approach to sample preparation resulting in images of exceptional resolution up to 130k magnification.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
U.S. Department of Energy CCI Intern
Brookhaven National Laboratory
08.2025 - 12.2025
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Stony Brook University Garcia Center for Polymers at Engineered Interfaces
07.2025 - 08.2025
U.S. Department of Energy CCI Intern
Brookhaven National Laboratory
01.2025 - Current
Associate in Science - Chemistry
Suffolk County Community College
Certifications Skills Interests
Technical PVD Thin Film Deposition, Substrate Preparation, Cross-Section Sample Preparation, SEM image and analysis of morphology, Film Characterization and Parameter Controls, Analytical Data Analysis and Interpretation, Instrument Calibration, Excel Data Plotting and Charts, Laboratory Techniques Mass Spectrometry, Infrared Spectroscopy (IR), X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD), Direct Current (DC) Magnetron Sputtering, Working in a Cleanroom,
Interests: Cooking, Baking, Violin, Music, Re-watching Nostalgic Movies