Paulina Minkevičiūtė
Biologist
Kaunas,16
Summary
Detail-oriented Laboratory Assistant with experience at high-volume output lab. Familiar with basic medical terminology, laboratory protocols, testing procedures and maintaining laboratory equipment. Strong communication skills and working positively with scientific teams.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Support Worker
Kauno Klinikos
Kaunas
01.2023 - Current
- Assisting nurses
- Helping patients in various situations
- Maintained tidy and safe environment
Junior Laboratory Assistant
Nature Research Centre
Vilnius, Lithuania
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Preparation of reagents and solutions according to standard laboratory protocols and procedures.
- Performed DNA isolation, PCR reactions, electrophoresis and microscopy.
- Preparation and staining of salivary gland preparations from biting midges.
- Provided assistance and guidance to junior laboratory staff.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
In Nature Research Centre I am currently working on my thesis - Identification of haemosporidian parasite (Haemoproteus) vectors using microscopy and DNA data.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Life Sciences
Vilnius University
Vilnius, Lithuania 09.2020 - 06.2024
Skills
Reagent Preparation
Data Collection
Positive Attitude
Data Analysis
Specimen Collection
Additional Information
I took part in an international scientific conference:
Minkevičiūtė P., Bernotienė R., Žiegytė R. 2024. Identification of haemosporidian parasite (Haemoproteus) vectors using microscopy and DNA data. International Vilnius University students conference "COINS" April 15-18 d., Vilnius, Lithuania.
Timeline
Junior Laboratory Assistant
Nature Research Centre
06.2023 - 11.2023
Support Worker
Kauno Klinikos
01.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Life Sciences
Vilnius University
09.2020 - 06.2024