Nala (Simon) Alexander
West Valley City
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Preparation Assistant
University of Oregon
09.2021 - Current
- Aided in the troubleshooting of technical issues, resulting in fewer disruptions to ongoing experiments.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new techniques and methodologies as required for specific projects.
- Maintained a clean workspace through regular sterilization practices, minimizing contamination risks during sensitive procedures.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by maintaining and organizing equipment, supplies, and specimens.
- Prepared solutions and media plates for assigned labs.
- Improved lab safety by strictly adhering to protocols and guidelines during experiments.
- Provided training support for new lab members, ensuring their seamless integration into the team and contributing to a positive work environment.
- Provided support and guidance to junior lab staff.
- Performed routine laboratory tasks such as pipetting, centrifugation, and spectrophotometry to ensure smooth operation of experiments.
- Boosted team efficiency by organizing, restocking and maintaining laboratory environments and equipment.
- Prepared biological samples, resulting in accurate data collection and analysis.
Research Assistant
Huntsman Cancer Institute
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
- Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
- Contributed to the publication of research articles in peer-reviewed journals, showcasing expertise in various topics.
- Utilized statistical software for data analysis, generating accurate insights into complex datasets.
- Contributed to development of research proposals, aligning with strategic objectives and securing project approvals.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR07-2025
Japanese
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR07-2025
Skills
- Laboratory techniques
- Time management
- Fast learner
- Attention to detail
- Verbal and written communication
- Workload management
- Laboratory safety
- Team collaboration
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Sterilization techniques
- Pipetting techniques
- Autoclave operation
Languages
Japanese
Timeline
Laboratory Preparation Assistant
University of Oregon
09.2021 - Current
Research Assistant
Huntsman Cancer Institute
05.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
University of Oregon
Japanese
University of Oregon
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