Shannon Swamy
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Motivated and passionate new graduate Medical Laboratory Scientist with eight months of clinical placement experience across Histology and Haematology. Demonstrates the ability to work accurately in high-pressure laboratory environments, maintain professionalism under workload demands, and contribute effectively as a team player while also working independently within scope. Committed to delivering high-quality laboratory practice and continuing professional development within a diagnostic laboratory setting.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist Intern
Haematology Pathlab
Bay Of Plenty , Tauranga
07.2025 - 10.2025
- Processed and analyzed patient blood samples for full blood counts (FBC), coagulation studies, ESR, and peripheral blood films, ensuring accuracy in high-throughput diagnostic workflows.
- Operated, calibrated, and maintained Beckman Coulter haematology analysers, performing daily QC and troubleshooting flagged results to maintain ISO 15189 compliance.
- Prepared and stained blood smears (e.g., Wright-Giemsa) for morphological assessment, supporting differential counts and abnormal cell identification under microscopy.
- Collaborated with biomedical scientists to validate results, uphold rigorous QA/QC standards, and deliver reliable, timely reports to clinicians while adhering to biosafety and patient confidentiality protocols.
Medical Laboratory Scientist Intern
Histology - LabPLUS
Middlemore Hospital , Auckland
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Specimen reception, registration, and accessioning using laboratory information systems
- Grossing assistance and exposure to dissection workflows under supervision
- Tissue processing, embedding, and orientation with attention to specimen integrity
- Microtomy, slide preparation, and section quality assessment
- Routine and special staining (e.g., H&E), with understanding of stain principles
- Adherence to QA/QC procedures, documentation, and corrective actions
- Compliance with health & safety, infection control, and confidentiality standards
Education
Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Science - Haematology And Histology
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ12-2025
Skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary laboratory team
- Strong attention to detail with a consistent focus on accuracy and patient safety
- Effective time management and prioritisation in high-throughput laboratory environments
- Clear written and verbal communication with senior scientists and technical staff
- Adaptable and quick to integrate into new laboratory workflows and systems
- Professional, reliable, and receptive to feedback in supervised clinical settings
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist Intern
Haematology Pathlab
07.2025 - 10.2025
Medical Laboratory Scientist Intern
Histology - LabPLUS
02.2025 - 06.2025
Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Science - Haematology And Histology
Auckland University of Technology