SHANAYA OJEDA
Summary
A motivated Biochemistry graduate with hands-on laboratory experience in histology and molecular laboratories. Experienced in specimen reception, accurate logging into laboratory systems, and following SOPs to deliver high-quality results. Skilled in microtomy with a speed of 25-30 blocks per hour and special staining such as PAS and Perls, ensuring accuracy and high-quality results. Known for demonstrating strong leadership skills, excellent attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a fastpaced operating laboratory environment. Currently seeking a role as a Medical Laboratory Assistant with the goal of becoming a registered Biomedical scientist in the future.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrator Assistant
HWS Beauty
01.2026 - Current
- Manage and process shipping labels and courier documents using zenstores and Shopify.
- Handle customer service imboxes, solving order enquiries, cancellation, amending orders and refunds.
- Conduct quality control checks on returned orders and process refunds of various companies.
- Investigate lost or damaged parcels and submit claims to multiple couriers when issues occur.
Biomedical Laboratory Trainee
Biomed laboratory training
09.2025 - 10.2025
- Assisted pathologists and biomedical scientist in tissue preparation for analysis.
- Operated microtomes to cut tissue sections at specified thicknesses.
- Performed embedding, routine H&E, and special staining, ensuring high quality slides.
- Accurately maintained laboratory documentation and specimen records.
- Demonstrated consistent microtomy and consistent productivity of cut 25-20 blocks per hour.
Summer placement
University of Westminster
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Conducted drug susceptibility assays and diagnostic tests in staphylococcus aureus.
- Maintained accurate laboratory records and supported data interpretation.
- Promoted good and safe laboratory practice and trained peers in standard procedures.
- Worked effectively to meet deadlines while ensuring accuracy and reproducibility of results.
Receptionist, Bartender, and waitress
Flight Club
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Delivered reliable and professional service under pressure while managing multiple priorities.
- Handled sensitive customer information with confidentiality.
- Strengthened teamwork, communication, and prioritization skills transferable to laboratory work.
Participant in Gene Editing Program
University of Westminster
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Performed molecular biology techniques including PCR, cloning, plasmid transformation, and transfection.
- Accurately recorded and analysed experimental data with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Collaborated within a small team to complete project tasks and present findings.
Education
BSc (Hons) - Biochemistry
University of Westminster
05.2024
Skills
- Clinical Laboratory Support
- Specimen reception
- Accessioning
- Labelling
- Traceability
- Tissue preparation
- Embedding
- Sectioning
- Special staining
- Routine H&E
- Special stains
- Strict adherence to SOPs
- COOSH
- Health & safety
- Infection control standards
- Laboratories housekeeping
- Quality assurance support
- Molecular & Analytic Techniques
- PCR
- Gel electrophoresis
- DNA analysis
- Preparation of buffers and reagents
- Molecular biology techniques
- Data Handling & IT Skills
- Data entry
- Statistical data analysis
- SPSS
- Numerical accuracy
Languages
Spanish
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Certification
- Level [2 ] [Keeping Children Safe in Education and Safeguarding Children Training]
- [Love Brain 4-day Cognitive training programme] certified
- [DBS] certified
Interests
- Distance running (5 miles in under 25 minutes)
- Strength training and weightlifting (3 years)
- Reading scientific literature on the human brain and neuroscience
Timeline
Administrator Assistant
HWS Beauty
01.2026 - Current
Biomedical Laboratory Trainee
Biomed laboratory training
09.2025 - 10.2025
Summer placement
University of Westminster
04.2025 - 06.2025
Participant in Gene Editing Program
University of Westminster
10.2022 - 01.2023
Receptionist, Bartender, and waitress
Flight Club
08.2021 - 12.2023
BSc (Hons) - Biochemistry
University of Westminster