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Volunteer Experience
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Languages
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Sophia Lainez

Bloomfield,NJ

Summary

Highly-motivated, with the desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. I am well-versed in preparing specimens and samples and interpreting results from findings. Thorough and detailed individual with 2 years of hands-on experience working in scientific and medical laboratory settings. Well-versed in medical terminology.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Science Lab Assistant

Wright Reimen Laboratory
Piscataway, NJ
09.2023 - Current

• Lab maintenance // Daily Upkeep of a full scientific laboratory operated by the State University of New Jersey

• Microscope use // Proficiency in Light Microscopes

• Collected information and samples in support of staff research.

• Obtained samples for testing following standard protocols.

Science Lab Assistant

Susan Lehman Cullman Laboratory for Cancer Research
Piscataway, NJ
09.2021 - 05.2022

• Make 70% ethanol for storage.

• Performed routine checks on sensitive lab equipment to achieve consistent and high-performing functionality.

• Performed laboratory experiments, including setting up and operating laboratory equipment.

• Make solutions and dilutions.

• Assisted researchers in preparing samples for analysis using various techniques such as filtration, centrifugation, and distillation.

Volunteer Teacher Assistant

St. Anthony School
Hawthorne, NJ
09.2018 - 12.2020
  • Helped with creating class schedules and lessons for the students.

Shadowing Student

St. Joseph University Medical Center
Paterson, NJ
01.2018 - 03.2018
  • Shadowing doctors in different departments.
  • Provided support to healthcare providers by retrieving medical records or documents from electronic health record systems.
  • Performed basic patient care activities such as taking vital signs and assisting with physical examinations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Cell Biology and Neuroscience

Rutgers University
05.2024

Skills

  • Sterilization of lab equipment
  • Analyzing and recording data
  • Measuring pH
  • English (Fluent)
  • Spanish (Fluent)
  • Sample Preparation
  • Chemical Handling
  • Lab Equipment Maintenance

Volunteer Experience

  • St. Anthony School, Hawthorne, NJ, 09/01/18, 12/01/20, Helped with creating class schedules and lessons for the students.
  • National Honor Society, 09/01/18, 06/01/20, Apart of Meetings and Events that brought the community together

Accomplishments

  • National Honor Society (September 2018–June 2020)

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual

Affiliations

  • Volleyball

Timeline

Science Lab Assistant

Wright Reimen Laboratory
09.2023 - Current

Science Lab Assistant

Susan Lehman Cullman Laboratory for Cancer Research
09.2021 - 05.2022

Volunteer Teacher Assistant

St. Anthony School
09.2018 - 12.2020

Shadowing Student

St. Joseph University Medical Center
01.2018 - 03.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Cell Biology and Neuroscience

Rutgers University
Sophia Lainez