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San Diego, Ca, Us

San Diego, California, United States

As of January, my prior investigations group was absorbed into the Manufacturing department. My job roles and responsibilities from my prior role have not changed.

San Diego, California, United States

Starting 2021, I transferred to the technical writing team in the Microbiology department. My primary responsibility was to conduct Microbiology investigations which included but is not limited to:- action level investigations- deviations- corrective action and preventive actions (CAPAs)- change controls- process improvement- corrective action-related training- Collaborating on document revision and creation for departmental and inter-departmental documents (SOPs… Show more Starting 2021, I transferred to the technical writing team in the Microbiology department. My primary responsibility was to conduct Microbiology investigations which included but is not limited to:- action level investigations- deviations- corrective action and preventive actions (CAPAs)- change controls- process improvement- corrective action-related training- Collaborating on document revision and creation for departmental and inter-departmental documents (SOPs, forms, etc.).- created training material to support the growth of the Microbiology technical writing program. Show less

San Diego, California, United States

As an associate-level employee in environmental monitoring, I continued to perform the duties outlined below (see Environmental Monitoring Assistant) as well as additional responsibilities including but not limited to: - assisting management in process improvement projects (change controls, CAPAs, cost-effective improvements, corrective actions for investigations, and performance qualifications).- collaborating in the document revision and/or document creation of both departmental and… Show more As an associate-level employee in environmental monitoring, I continued to perform the duties outlined below (see Environmental Monitoring Assistant) as well as additional responsibilities including but not limited to: - assisting management in process improvement projects (change controls, CAPAs, cost-effective improvements, corrective actions for investigations, and performance qualifications).- collaborating in the document revision and/or document creation of both departmental and inter-departmental documents (SOPs, forms, etc.).- I became a subject matter expert (SME) in aseptic gowning technique. In this role, I assisted in personnel monitoring-related investigations and conducted gowning audits for GMP personnel. - Assisting the technical writing team in conducting and writing routine EM investigations.- Assisting the Microbiology lab group in routine water lab testing (bioburden, endotoxin, conductivity, total organic carbon, and nitrates).- Onboarding and training EM new hires Show less

San Diego, California, United States

In 2019, I transferred into the Microbiology department, a branch of Quality Control (QC) at Aji Bio-Pharma. As an environmental monitoring (EM) technician, I performed regular sampling of surfaces, water, gas, and total particulate monitoring in GMP manufacturing areas (ISO 5 thru ISO 8). In client-related production runs, I performed process-related EM for sterile filtration operations and aseptic filling operations. Other duties included enumeration, document revisions, Gram staining, and… Show more In 2019, I transferred into the Microbiology department, a branch of Quality Control (QC) at Aji Bio-Pharma. As an environmental monitoring (EM) technician, I performed regular sampling of surfaces, water, gas, and total particulate monitoring in GMP manufacturing areas (ISO 5 thru ISO 8). In client-related production runs, I performed process-related EM for sterile filtration operations and aseptic filling operations. Other duties included enumeration, document revisions, Gram staining, and data entry/review. Show less

San Diego, California, United States

As an employee in the Visual Inspection (VI) group, I was tasked with the labeling, packaging, stocking, and documentation of aseptically filled drug product. In addition, I was responsible for performing VI-equipment maintenance and supporting document revisions of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

San Diego, California

As stated in the San Diego County Vector Control Program's website: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/deh/pests/contact_us.html"The Vector Control Program (VCP) is a countywide program, within the County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality (DEHQ), that works to protect the public from vectors and the diseases they transmit." Within the Department of Environmental Health, I was a full-time field technician for the Vector Control Program. During my… Show more As stated in the San Diego County Vector Control Program's website: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/deh/pests/contact_us.html"The Vector Control Program (VCP) is a countywide program, within the County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality (DEHQ), that works to protect the public from vectors and the diseases they transmit." Within the Department of Environmental Health, I was a full-time field technician for the Vector Control Program. During my tenure, I inspected and surveyed the presence of vectors (mosquitoes, rodents, ticks, etc.) throughout San Diego County. Other duties included:- preparing, compiling, and maintaining vector breeding sources- maintaining vector control-related inventory, county maps, and records- working with community groups, property owners, and environmental groups to prevent and control vectors. - collecting live vertebrate/invertebrate specimens for disease surveillance. Show less

San Diego, California, United States

As stated in the Museum of Us' (formerly the Museum of Man) official website: https://museumofus.org/mission-and-values"The Museum of Us is a place for the diverse stories that define us—especially those that have long been overlooked or silenced by dominant cultural narratives. Our mission is to inspire human connections by exploring the human experience, and support guests in becoming agents of positive change."After graduating from SDSU, I worked part-time as a security guard… Show more As stated in the Museum of Us' (formerly the Museum of Man) official website: https://museumofus.org/mission-and-values"The Museum of Us is a place for the diverse stories that define us—especially those that have long been overlooked or silenced by dominant cultural narratives. Our mission is to inspire human connections by exploring the human experience, and support guests in becoming agents of positive change."After graduating from SDSU, I worked part-time as a security guard while pursuing future long-term opportunities in my field. My responsibilities included performing regular interior and exterior patrols of museum grounds and exhibits; overseeing the museum's security systems; writing regular security reports; responding to security calls or park-wide situations when issued by Balboa Park Rangers; monitoring the museum's attendance rate; and addressing customer service concerns. Show less

Chula Vista, Ca

As stated in the Living Coast Discovery Center (LCDC) website: https://www.thelivingcoast.org/visit/about-us/"The Living Coast Discovery Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit zoo and aquarium located on the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge"I participated in a 3-month animal care internship in the LCDC's avian department. My responsibilities included feeding, handling and enclosure upkeep/enrichment of LCDC's avian specimens including owls, waterfowl, rails, hawks, kestrels, and… Show more As stated in the Living Coast Discovery Center (LCDC) website: https://www.thelivingcoast.org/visit/about-us/"The Living Coast Discovery Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit zoo and aquarium located on the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge"I participated in a 3-month animal care internship in the LCDC's avian department. My responsibilities included feeding, handling and enclosure upkeep/enrichment of LCDC's avian specimens including owls, waterfowl, rails, hawks, kestrels, and eagles. Additionally, I did in-person educational presentations to the public during operating hours. Show less

San Diego, California, United States

Per Scripps Laboratories Inc.'s official website: https://scrippslabs.com/about-us/"Scripps Laboratories Inc. is a Tier 1 Critical Raw Material Manufacturer to the largest clinical diagnostic corporations and biomedical research institutes worldwide... Today, our high-quality proteins, antibodies, and assay development reagents are featured in high-throughput clinical analyzers, benchtop analytical systems, and Point-of-Care devices in laboratories of all types."This was a… Show more Per Scripps Laboratories Inc.'s official website: https://scrippslabs.com/about-us/"Scripps Laboratories Inc. is a Tier 1 Critical Raw Material Manufacturer to the largest clinical diagnostic corporations and biomedical research institutes worldwide... Today, our high-quality proteins, antibodies, and assay development reagents are featured in high-throughput clinical analyzers, benchtop analytical systems, and Point-of-Care devices in laboratories of all types."This was a summer internship where my main responsibilities included regular lab upkeep, batch record review, preparation of buffer protocols, analytical testing (gel electrophoresis, protein assays, etc.), and assisted in the downstream manufacturing of human myoglobin. Show less

Chula Vista, Ca

This project was a collaboration between Southwestern College, SDSU, and Natural Selection Inc.I participated in an NIH-funded computational biology project - using the molecular structure of Pf-DHFR I ran evolutionary algorithms to model the structural evolution of likely amino acid changes in Pf-DHFR on anti-folate drug binding affinities. PI: Prof David HechtNatural Selection Inc. Point of Contact: Dr. Gary B. Fogel, Ph.D.Natural Selection Inc. website:… Show more This project was a collaboration between Southwestern College, SDSU, and Natural Selection Inc.I participated in an NIH-funded computational biology project - using the molecular structure of Pf-DHFR I ran evolutionary algorithms to model the structural evolution of likely amino acid changes in Pf-DHFR on anti-folate drug binding affinities. PI: Prof David HechtNatural Selection Inc. Point of Contact: Dr. Gary B. Fogel, Ph.D.Natural Selection Inc. website: https://www.natural-selection.com/ Show less

San Diego, Ca

As stated in the NIH website: https://www.nigms.nih.gov/Research/mechanisms/Pages/bridgesbaccalaureate.aspx"The goal of the Bridges to the Baccalaureate Research Training Program is to provide structured activities to prepare a diverse cohort of research-oriented students to transfer from associate degree-granting institutions to baccalaureate degree-granting institutions and complete a baccalaureate degree in disciplines related to the biomedical sciences."I participated in… Show more As stated in the NIH website: https://www.nigms.nih.gov/Research/mechanisms/Pages/bridgesbaccalaureate.aspx"The goal of the Bridges to the Baccalaureate Research Training Program is to provide structured activities to prepare a diverse cohort of research-oriented students to transfer from associate degree-granting institutions to baccalaureate degree-granting institutions and complete a baccalaureate degree in disciplines related to the biomedical sciences."I participated in this program in the summer after I graduated with my Biology, A.S. from Southwestern College and before I pursued my Biology B.S. at San Diego State University (SDSU). For me, this program was hosted by SDSU as well and included hands-on Microbiology lab experience, shadowing in SDSU’s Cardiomyocyte Dynamics lab, learning experiment design, and grant proposal writing.SDSU Bridges Coordinators: Dr. Estralita Martin, Ms. Maureen Gibbins-Paolini Show less

Master Of Science - Ms, Regulatory Affairs

Program Homepage: https://regsci.sdsu.edu/

B.S, General Biology

Bridges to the Baccalaureate (summer 2013)

A.S, Biology

Lab Assistant for Prof David Hecht in the SWC Chemistry department

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Varsity cross country Varsity track AP student CSF tutor