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Rafael Faria

Watertown,MA

Summary

Detail-oriented with experience at high-volume output labs. Skilled handling live-patient samples and maintaining laboratory equipment. Strong communication skills and working positively with scientific teams. Experienced in laboratory practices through professional and student environments. Certified in multiple safety procedures including CPR, AED, and lifeguarding. Passionate and determined to help in the medical field.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Toxicology Laboratory Assistant

Quest Diagnostics
Marlborough, MA
11.2020 - Current
  • Worked directly with Medical Technologists to provide accurate and timely Toxicology reports for over 1000 patients per day on average.
  • Analyzed bodily fluids with laboratory equipment and detected anomalies related to Toxicology practices.
  • Implemented lab procedures to prevent errors and protect staff.
  • Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
  • Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
  • Logged patient information and recorded results into system.
  • Batched and extracted samples by assay.
  • Tested samples through liquid and gas chromatography.

Programs Assistant

Watertown Boys And Girld Club
Watertown, MA
08.2018 - 11.2020
  • Coordinated planning and program development between news teams and other programming staff.
  • Proposed and developed new programming ideas and special features to drive audience engagement.
  • Managed programs from initial concept to completion.
  • Led design and implementation of program policies, frameworks and toolkits for comprehensive and well-controlled change management process.

Lifegaurd/Private Swim Instructor

Watertown Boys And Club
Watertown, MA
01.2016 - 08.2019
  • Prepared teaching area for each class and returned all equipment to storage after classes.
  • Developed routines to avoid injuries, maximize effort and facilitate client attainment of personal fitness goals.
  • Trained internal staff members on administrative processes, work instructions and procedures to facilitate consistent and seamless company operations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Massachusetts - Boston
Boston, MA
05.2022

High School Diploma -

Watertown High School
Watertown, MA
05.2018

Skills

  • Bi-lingual in English and Portuguese
  • High computer proficiency, Both hardware and software
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Project coordination
  • Automated Laboratory Testing
  • Precise Machinery Control
  • Sample Mounting
  • Biohazard Disposal
  • Medical Terminology
  • Emergency first aid experience
  • Water sampling
  • Lifeguard certified / CPR certified / AED certification (Since 2016)
  • File Organization and Maintenance

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Clinical Toxicology Laboratory Assistant

Quest Diagnostics
11.2020 - Current

Programs Assistant

Watertown Boys And Girld Club
08.2018 - 11.2020

Lifegaurd/Private Swim Instructor

Watertown Boys And Club
01.2016 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Massachusetts - Boston

High School Diploma -

Watertown High School
Rafael Faria