Ari Tai

Experience

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  Frontage Laboratories, Inc

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2022

  Assistant Laboratory Technician

  ➣ Documented lab activities, such as using HPLC/UPLC systems, processing reports, and calibrating dissolution baths, pH meters, automatic pipettes, and balances➣ Trained two new employees to perform dissolution bath and autosampler semi-annual calibrations➣ Provided input improving workflow and efficiency by encouraging cleanliness based on the 5S’s

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  UPMC Presbyterian/Montefiore

  Sept 2022 - Apr 2023

  ➣ Assisted in setting up equipment and made sure patients were safe during their sessions➣ Took vital signs of patients; documented BORG Scale ratings patients’ medical records➣ Provided instruction to patients regarding proper techniques during exercise and safe use of the equipment ➣ Played piano music for patients and staff in the hallway between Montefiore and Presby➣ Created a calming atmosphere

  • UPMC Pulmonary Rehabilitation Volunteer

    Jan 2023 - Apr 2023

  • UPMC Healing Notes Volunteer

    Sept 2022 - Dec 2022
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  University of Pittsburgh

  Sept 2022 - May 2024

  ➣ Provided customer service by assisting with equipment checkout and providing a clean safeenvironment for all patrons by placing equipment back in the proper place➣ Enforced posted facility policies along with general supervision of fitness and recreational spaces ➣ Hosted weekly review sessions using original worksheets to assist a class of over 500 undergraduate students in reviewing chemistry material and overall concepts to enhance students' understanding of material➣ Fostered a collaborative learning environment and tailored assistance according to students' needs➣ Collaborated with teaching staff to evaluate student growth and adjust teaching methods as needed➣ Tracked weekly attendance and relayed information to the professor

  • Recreation Facility Attendant

    Jan 2023 - May 2024

  • General Chemistry 2 Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

    Sept 2022 - May 2023
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  UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

  May 2023 - Aug 2024

  Research Assistant

  ➣ Assisted in writing and implementing research protocols to study the effects of physical activity on children with traumatic brain injury (TBI)➣ Conducted participant recruitment, including screening and obtaining informed consent➣ Administered monitors and relevant supplies to participants to track physical activity over 9-day periods

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  UPMC Presbyterian/Montefiore

  Aug 2023 - now

  ➣ Assisted nurses by restocking medical supplies and emptying trash➣ Helped the Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) with miscellaneous duties as needed, such as delivering packages to other parts of the hospital, making copies of packets, and bringing patients to the lobby after discharge ➣ Worked with PTs and OTs to implement personalized treatment plans for a diverse range of patients Current➣ Assisted counting reps, followed patients with a wheelchair while they practice walking, andtalked to patients to check how they are doing while therapists were managing other tasks➣ Managed and maintained therapy equipment and ensured a clean and safe rehabilitation environment

  • UPMC 8 West ENT Unit Aide

    May 2023 - now

  • PT Assistant

    Aug 2023 - May 2024