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Rhaissa Duarte

Worcester

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented Lab Technician Assistant at UMass Memorial Health Care, skilled in sample preparation and quality control procedures. Proven ability to enhance laboratory efficiency while maintaining strict safety protocols. Strong communicator with a commitment to excellence, contributing to accurate cancer identification through meticulous specimen handling and preparation.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lab Technicians Assistant, Dept. of Cytology

UMass Memorial Health Care
05.2024 - Current

- Made specimen slides and blocks for pathology and other departments for cancer identification

- Assisted Cytology Prep Techs and Cytologists with other tasks if help was needed

  • Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
  • Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
  • Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.

Intramural Sports Assistant

Endicott College
09.2024 - 05.2025

- Officiated intramural games and enforced rules to ensure fair and safe play

- Managed game flow by tracking time, scores, and player substitutions

- Addressed player disputes and maintained sportsmanship during games

- Set up equipment and reported game results to intramural supervisors

Student Intern/Co-Op Program

UMass Memorial Health Care
12.2023 - 05.2024

- Filed specimen slides for different departments in Pathology

- Received specimens from couriers

  • Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
  • Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.

Clerical Lab Admin (Internship)

UMass Memorial Health Care
07.2023 - 08.2023

- Observed MLS students and Medical Lab Technologists in labs

- Made a formal process for donations to Affiliate Clinical School Programs and Partners for World Health

- Lab Quality Control Improvement Project

Restaurant Hostess

Niche Hospitality Group
07.2022 - 03.2023
  • Delivered unparalleled service to drive positive dining experience and repeat customer visits.
  • Watched dining area staff to evaluate server loads and calculate accurate wait times.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Prepared dining room for service by cleaning , organizing tables and placing table settings.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.

Education

High School Diploma - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy And Health Sciences
Boston, MA
05-2028

High School Diploma -

Worcester Technical High School
Worcester, MA
06-2024

No Degree -

Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Endicott College
Beverly, MA

Skills

  • Sample preparation
  • Instrument Calibration
  • Chemical handling
  • Data interpretation
  • Quality control procedures
  • Laboratory safety protocols
  • Cell Imaging

Certification

- OSHA 10 (Health Care)

- White Belt Certification

- Quality Safety Training-Site Specific

- Anatomic Pathology EPIC Training

- SEAL of Biliteracy in Portuguese

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Intramural Sports Assistant

Endicott College
09.2024 - 05.2025

Lab Technicians Assistant, Dept. of Cytology

UMass Memorial Health Care
05.2024 - Current

Student Intern/Co-Op Program

UMass Memorial Health Care
12.2023 - 05.2024

Clerical Lab Admin (Internship)

UMass Memorial Health Care
07.2023 - 08.2023

Restaurant Hostess

Niche Hospitality Group
07.2022 - 03.2023

High School Diploma - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy And Health Sciences

High School Diploma -

Worcester Technical High School

No Degree -

Quinsigamond Community College

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Endicott College
Rhaissa Duarte