Yasaman Bakht
San Jose,CA
Summary
Skilled Laboratory Associate with a solid background in conducting and interpreting complex laboratory tests. Strengths include accuracy, precision, and an ability to work well under pressure. Demonstrated success in maintaining sterile lab environments and handling sensitive materials effectively. Previous work has consistently resulted in accurate results, improving diagnostic processes and patient care outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Laboratory Associate
Natera
San Carlos, CA
04.2024 - Current
- Executed sample tests consistently with minimal error in compliance with operating guidelines.
- Stayed informed about latest developments in laboratory practices.
- Adhered to GLP, ensuring cleanliness and organization in the workspace.
- Identified and escalated equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel; resolved common lab errors using established SOPs.
- Identified, documented, and escalated lab protocol deviations to lead/supervisor.
- Offered consistent input on operational tasks and workflow schedules to leadership.
- Aids coworkers in executing routine tasks.
Clinical Shadowing
Rohani Nejad Wound Clinic
Saratoga, CA
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Assisted a General Surgeon, Primary Care Physician, and Pain Management Doctor, observing over 500 patient cases, including surgeries for cancer and hernia repair.
- Gained comprehensive knowledge of conditions like diabetes, neurological disorders, obesity, high cholesterol, and chronic pains, contributing to enhanced patient care.
- Helped in evaluating research papers for primary care, aiding in the decision-making process and patient mental health management strategies.
- Engaged in postoperative care discussions post-surgery, focusing on the mental health and recovery of patients, and provided wound care assistance to the general surgeon.
Phlebotomist
Bay Area Phlebotomy Services
San Francisco , CA
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Educated underrepresented communities about COVID-19 prevention and vaccination, enhancing public health awareness.
- Performed blood draws on more than 200 individuals for a COVID-19 project at Stanford, testing antibodies against the novel coronavirus, and contributing to critical research efforts.
- Participated in UCSF-run projects, providing COVID-19 testing to over 300 unhoused individuals and administering vaccinations to more than 500 individuals in the Latinx community in San Francisco.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Cellular And Molecular Biology
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA12-2023
Associate of Science - Biological Sciences
De Anza College
Cupertino, CA06-2021
Skills
- DNA extraction
- Research methods
- Chemical handling
- PCR techniques
- Gel electrophoresis
- Biochemical assays
- Enzyme assays
- Microscopy techniques
- Laboratory techniques
- Sample preparation
Timeline
Clinical Laboratory Associate
Natera
04.2024 - Current
Clinical Shadowing
Rohani Nejad Wound Clinic
01.2023 - 04.2024
Phlebotomist
Bay Area Phlebotomy Services
09.2020 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Cellular And Molecular Biology
University of California, Berkeley
Associate of Science - Biological Sciences
De Anza College
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