Kenna Lauer Email & Phone Number

Concord, MA, US

Needham, Massachusetts, United States

• Upheld Associate Scientist tasks with increased independence.
• Independently led lab portion of 10+ studies, collaborating on and delegating tasks to lab team as needed.
• Trained junior scientists on lab instrument use and assay development.

Needham, Massachusetts, United States

• Produced high quality data for 45+ client research studies, successfully managing concurrent tasks and timelines.
• Cross-functionally collaborated to execute studies and effectively track samples across 4 different departments.
• Coordinated material receipt and study protocols proactively with lab team, project management, and clients.
• Created lab protocol documentation, increasing transparency and reproducibility in follow up studies.
• Trained new Lab Coordinators, developing workflow guides and providing support for a successful transition.
• Processed equipment maintenance requests by troubleshooting, scheduling services, and filing documentation.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Shortened study timelines by supporting scientists in preparation and organization of materials for 400+ studies.
• Developed and implemented processes to monitor storage and inventory of all study materials and reagents.
• Coordinated with project management to update lab team schedule, tracking lab machine use and study timelines.
• Managed 50+ external vendors, ordering and proactively planning for general lab and study-specific needs.
• Led sample and reagent transfer during lab move, ensuring accurate inventory, tracking, and storage conditions.
• Managed receipt and shipment of all incoming and outgoing study materials.

• Facilitated with the cleaning, sorting and distribution of equipment for all University of Rochester varsity athletes.
• Communicated with equipment manager to organize and delegate necessary work among student staff.
• Promoted to position of 'team leader' position March 2020 - May 2020. Aided in construction of training manual for future student staff while in this role.

Rochester, New York Area

Dedicated 30+ hours each week to practicing, competing in games, traveling, scouting other teams, and lifting— while fulfilling the schedule and demands of a full-time student. Volunteered and worked camps and clinics to teach young women the fundamentals of the game. Elected co-captain during senior year; 2019-2020 season. Member of NCAA nationally ranked.

Rochester, New York, United States

Provided childcare for children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder so that their parents were able to attend the 'Tuning Into Kids' intervention meetings at the Mt. Hope Family Center. Helped arrange activities and games that would lead to the most fluid and fun environment for each of the children present.

Newark, NY

Worked with children ages 3 through 6 throughout five years as a counselor. For 12 hours each week over the summer, worked to teach and build the gross and fine motor skills of the children in the program. Taught them skills ranging from painting, to riding a bike, to using their problem solving skills to complete puzzles or accomplish the tasks of a team.