ASHLYN R. SOTERES
Harrisburg
Summary
Detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Scientist with a B.S. in biotechnology and three years of neuroscience research experience in microtubule nucleation. Expertise in scientific data interpretation, technical documentation, and communicating complex biological concepts. Seeking to apply scientific knowledge in a Medical Writer role to improve clarity and precision in scientific communication.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist I
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Hershey
06.2025 - Current
- Interpret and verify complex laboratory results and correlate findings with clinical disease states to ensure accurate diagnostic reporting
- Document and communicate abnormal patient results to uphold institutional and regulatory standards
- Evaluate test performance and troubleshoot instrumentation, ensuring analytical accuracy in high-volume clinical laboratory
- Ensure precise result reporting using Sunquest LIS, maintaining data integrity and traceability
- Maintain detailed quality control and instrument documentation in compliance with CAP and CLIA regulations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology, Minor in Microbiology
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05-2025
Skills
- Regulatory compliance (CLIA, CAP)
- Laboratory documentation
- Laboratory information systems documentation (Sunquest LIS)
- Data analysis and visualization (Microsoft Excel)
- Data interpretation
- Literature synthesis
- Research communication
- Statistical analysis
Research
Rolls Research Lab | Cell Biology and Neuroscience
University Park, PA
- Documented experimental protocols, results and analyses in detailed laboratory reports to ensure reproducibility and accurate research records
- Analyzed microscopy imaging datasets and summarized results using quantitative analysis in Excel
- Collaborated with research team members to communicate experimental findings and interpret results within the context of existing literature
- Presented experimental findings to academic audiences, translating complex cell biology mechanisms into clear scientific explanations
- Utilized fluorescence microscopy to capture high-resolution cellular imaging for downstream analysis and presentation
Presentations
Penn State University's Undergraduate Research Exhibition
- Characterizing Endocytic Machinery Localization at Drosophila Dendritic Branch Points (April 2022)
- Mechanics of Clathrin Localization and Endocytosis at Branch Points (April 2023)
- Role of BAR Protein Nwk in Clathrin and Gamma-Tubulin Localization (April 2024)
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist I
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
06.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology, Minor in Microbiology
The Pennsylvania State University