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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Directed the development of lipid nanoparticle-encapsulated nutraceuticals, improving solubility and bioavailability through strategic project management.
• Engineered raw materials to comply with USP standards, launching two new encapsulated products.
• Led formulation trials for pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals through Quality Control tests using analytical chemistry (HPLC, UV-VIS, GCMS) and equipment to assess API concentration, and formula flowability.

Monterrey, Nuevo León, México

• Led research, development, and production of functional ingredients and products, including flours, food supplements, and snacks sourced from key vegetable matrices.
• Implemented advanced cell culture protocols to assess the efficacy of liposome-encapsulated functional ingredients, gauging their prowess in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities.
• Developed a food supplement "Wellbean" an innovative dietary supplement harnessed from black bean extract, showcasing a wealth of encapsulated phytochemicals such as phenols, anthocyanins, and saponins, all exhibiting.
• Developed Botanas Tansanas, a line of low-sodium, low-fat, protein-rich snacks with high dietary fiber content, contributing to the growing market for healthy snacks.
• Successfully introduced "b^n," a range of nootropic-adaptogenic functional beverages, harnessing standardized extracts and natural components to enhance brain cognition and overall wellbeing.
• Developed expertise in supercritical CO2 technology for obtaining solventless extracts from diverse plant sources, facilitating the production of functional ingredients for various applications.

Monterrey, Nuevo León, México

• Spearheaded research and development of natural-based skin care products, driving the successful launch of diverse product lines. Demonstrated expertise in formulations and functional ingredient understanding.
• Developed and introduced a range of skincare products, utilizing scientific research on natural-based ingredients to address various skin concerns, including expression lines, hyperpigmentation, inflammation, and hair.
• Implemented stringent product quality strategies, ensuring Product Safety, Regulatory Compliance, and Effectiveness. Collaborated closely with a team of scientists and R&D professionals, leading the design, execution.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of cutting-edge methods and trends in the skincare industry, informing informed product development decisions and raw material selection.

Centro De Biotecnología. Monterrey, Nuevo León, México

• Functional Ingredients for Regulated Industries: Developed a line of biologically active phytochemicals encapsulated in advanced delivery systems for regulated industries.
• Extraction and Analytical Expertise: Mastered phytochemical extraction techniques (supercritical fluids, maceration, ultrasound) and analytical methods for characterization. Proficient in cell culture.
• Customized Lipid Nanoparticles: Designed formulations of Lipid Nanoparticles as versatile delivery systems to meet diverse project requirements.
• Research Implementation: Led and assisted in implementing research studies, pioneering novel methodologies.

Master Of Science - Ms, Biotechnology, 97/100

Activities and Societies: Awarded with Full Institutional Tuition Scholarship and CONAHCyT Funding. Thesis project: In Vitro Evaluation of.

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Genomic Biotechnology