Caitlyn Kue

Lab Support Assistant at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center – Shapiro Oncology Laboratory (2024-03 – 2025-01)

• Processed high volumes of routine and STAT clinical specimens by accurately labeling, aliquoting, and storing samples according to laboratory protocols, ensuring specimen integrity for downstream diagnostic testing.
• Entered and verified specimen demographics and test orders within laboratory information systems (LIS), maintaining accurate clinical data and supporting efficient laboratory workflow.
• Prepared biological samples for analysis through aliquoting, packaging, and transport preparation, facilitating timely processing of patient specimens.
• Retrieved and processed specimens for add-on testing requests, ensuring correct sample identification and compliance with laboratory safety and regulatory procedures.
• Trained four newly hired laboratory staff members on specimen processing procedures and laboratory workflow standards, improving onboarding efficiency and operational consistency.
• Maintained laboratory organization, cleanliness, and inventory of supplies to support continuous and efficient diagnostic laboratory operations.

PEER CELLS Student Scientist at Emmanuel College (2023-01 – 2023-04)

• Selected as 1 of 10 students to participate in a competitive 10-week life sciences research program sponsored by the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center, developing foundational laboratory research skills.
• Applied laboratory techniques including ELISA, electroporation, DNA cloning, Gram staining, microscopy, and aseptic technique to support experimental training and biological sample analysis.
• Prepared and handled biological samples using precise pipetting and aliquoting techniques, ensuring experimental accuracy and proper sample handling throughout laboratory procedures.

Master of Science in Biotechnology – Northeastern University (2027)

Bachelor of Science in Pre-Medical Health Studies – Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (2025-05)