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.

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