Paula Barbosa
Student
Boston,MA
Summary
A reliable individual with skills and experience working in a cell biology lab. Smart and committed to a job well done and offering exceptional drive. Also with experience in completing transactions in a busy environment with a priority on customer satisfaction. Focused on customers' questions, solving problems and assisting in direct patient care, providing environmental support, and facilitating patient safety by working collaboratively with coworkers and management
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Student Cell Biology Research Lab Assistant
UMass Boston
08.2023 - Current
- Monitored and documented safety standards to verify compliance.
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
- Cooperated with other technicians to develop and test new protocols.
- Participated in research projects by executing experiments.
- Assisted grad students by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
- Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
Formula Attendant
Tufts Medical Center
11.2021 - 04.2023
- Manage stock and supply of tube feeding and formula for all adult and pediatric patients.
- Prepare pediatric formula based on specific calculations for Tufts Children's Hospital patients.
- Calculate and prepare pediatric formula to adhere to requirements supplied by the nurse.
Dietary Aide
Tufts Medical Center
01.2020 - 04.2023
- Prep, assemble, and deliver patient meals for patients and their guests.
- Work directly with team members to serve an average of 650 patient meals per day.
- Adhere to recipes and nutritional guidelines to support patients’ dietary needs.
- Provide various customer service initiatives aiding to patient needs
- Act as a liaison between patients, call center, and nutrition management.
- Manage assembly line while ensuring accuracy and proper dietary requirements for delivery to patients.
- Quickly problem solve any patient or call center issues that arise.
- Cross trained in each position in the dietary patient kitchen: meal assembler, meal delivery, and food prep.
- Train all newly hired associates in the department.
- Protect patient information regarding HIPPA and Joint Commission standards.
- Practice food safety and infection prevention skills.
- Responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, friendly atmosphere for patients and guests.
.
Cashier
Burger King
10.2016 - 02.2020
- Worked closely with the shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Helped customers find specific products, answering questions and offering advice.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Maintained high productivity by efficiently processing cash, credit, debit, and voucher payments for customers.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer service.
- Wrapped items and bagged purchases properly to prevent merchandise breakage.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dr. Teixeira De Sousa
Fogo, Cabo Verde 09.2010 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Biology Major/Chemistry Minor
The University of Massachusetts Boston
100 Morrissey Blvd, Boston, MA 02125 09.2021 - Current
Skills
Knowledge and experience with laboratory equipment, including centrifuges, microscopes, pipettes, autoclaves, spectrophotometry, flow cytometry, and incubators Experience in the preparation of scientific reagents, perform experiments using techniques such as plasmid extraction (mini prepping), yeast tetras dissection, microbial cell culture, Western blotting, PCR, protein purification, DNA extraction, RNA isolation, and microscope imaging Ability to interact briefly and effectively with customers in a pleasant manner Ability to work in a busy environment Effectively time management Familiarized with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerP, and R
Timeline
Student Cell Biology Research Lab Assistant
UMass Boston
08.2023 - Current
Formula Attendant
Tufts Medical Center
11.2021 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology Major/Chemistry Minor
The University of Massachusetts Boston
09.2021 - Current
Dietary Aide
Tufts Medical Center
01.2020 - 04.2023
Cashier
Burger King
10.2016 - 02.2020
High School Diploma -
Dr. Teixeira De Sousa
09.2010 - 05.2016
Similar Profiles
Jonathan David EnrightJonathan David Enright
Theater Crew Member at UMass BostonTheater Crew Member at UMass Boston
Osa OdigieOsa Odigie
Engineering Student at UMass BostonEngineering Student at UMass Boston
Steven PaisleySteven Paisley
Assistant Professor at UMass BostonAssistant Professor at UMass Boston