Lauren Vasquez
Texas City,TX
Summary
Motivated and knowledgeable Laboratory Assistant with 2+ years of extensive experience in preparing digital pathology images for pathologists. Demonstrates strong attention to detail regarding quality assurance while working in a fast paced environment as part of a team to meet turnaround deadlines and provide quality care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Assistant II
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, TX
04.2021 - Current
- Supervise laboratory staff, residents, and fellows on Philips Ultra Fast Scanners
- Serves as technical expert for Philips digital pathology scanners
- Divisional safety officer for anatomical pathology laboratory
- Proactively maintains equipment, quality assurance and quality control logs in the laboratory
- Provides administrative support to the department along with organizing and assisting with filing of surgical blocks, slides and miscellaneous tasks as needed
- Quality control of slides prior to being delivered to pathologist for review while providing corrective action if necessary.
Sales Associate
The Children's Place
Texas City, TX
10.2017 - 04.2021
- Interface with customers to identify purchasing needs and direct them to appropriate departments; recommend additional products or alternatives to enhance service and satisfaction
- Maintain and organize store displays to enhance product visibility and expedite product location activities
- Investigated and resolved customer complaints or issues to strengthen store reputation and grow customer retention
- Operated a register for cash, check and credit card transactions with accuracy
- Effectively and efficiently multitask different responsibilities while also giving optimal customer service.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology
University of Houston - Clear Lake
Houston, TX05-2022
Skills
- Trained in BSL II
- Trained in aseptic technique
- Tissue culture experience
- Quality control
- Troubleshooting
- Laboratory instrumentation
Education Certifications
- BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, University of Houston- Clear Lake, Houston, TX, 05/2022
- DIGITAL PATHOLOGY CERTIFICATE, National Society for Histotechnology, 09/2023
Timeline
Laboratory Assistant II
University of Texas Medical Branch
04.2021 - Current
Sales Associate
The Children's Place
10.2017 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology
University of Houston - Clear Lake