Coordinate intake, verification, and preparation of high-volume biological specimens for histology, cytology, and molecular workflows.
Review requisitions for completeness and resolve discrepancies with providers to maintain testing workflow continuity.
Maintain compliance with CLIA, CAP, OSHA, and HIPAA laboratory standards.
Train and support accessioning staff on specimen handling procedures and documentation accuracy.
Front/Back Office Medical Assistant
Nex Medical
Houston, TX
05.2024 - 05.2025
Supported medical staff with basic clinical duties, including vital sign monitoring, patient preparation, and medical scribing.
Assisted in minor medical procedures while maintaining sterile environments.
Collected, labeled, and handled biological samples following clinical handling protocols.
Facilitated real-time communication between providers and labs during clinics, enabling faster test prioritization and more timely clinical decisions.
Research Assistant
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
01.2024 - 05.2024
Collaborated with other researchers in developing study designs, methods, and tools for data collection and managed multiple research projects simultaneously while ensuring accurate record keeping.
Utilized knowledge of scientific principles and techniques to troubleshoot problems encountered during the course of the research and produced comprehensive research questions and potential hypothesis.
Prepared reagents, growth media, and practiced other various forms of microbiology and molecular biology techniques.