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Phoenix, Arizona

• Laboratory testing in a major hospital in the Phoenix Area• Perform daily maintenance and run of quality control of the analyzers• Work in benches of General Laboratory, including Hematology, Coagulation, Body Fluids, Urinalysis and Toxicology• Mantenience and operation of analyzers including: Sysmex XN-9000, Sysmex DI-60, Hematek slide stainer, ACL TOP 550 CTS, TEG 5000, Verify NOW, Iricell, Clinitek, Agilent 7890B/5977A GC/MS and LCMS among others.• Proficient on Cerner, Wam, Cellavision, MassHunter Masslynx, etc.• Participation in laboratory quality improvement projects.

Phoenix, Arizona

• Perform general laboratory testing for Cigna Medical Group patients.• Rotate benches in Chemistry, Immunology, Hematology, Coagulation and urinalysis.• Use of various analyzers including: Cobas 6000c501/c601, Sysmex XE-2100, Sysmex CS-25000, Alifax Test 1 ESR, Starrsed, Roche E170, Integra 400, Siemens Atlas, Clinitek Novus.• Perform daily maintenance and run of quality control of the analyzers making sure that control values are within allowable range to come up with reliable and accurate results.• Perform manual differentials and urine microscopics.• Use of LIS Systems LMS and LCLS.• Participation in laboratory quality improvement projects. • Responsible for laboratory tests and managing equipment operation during nightshift for every bench in the laboratory as needed.

Mesa, Arizona

M.S. in Engineering focused on manufacturing and Research in Nanotechnology with an environmental focus.• Research and use of nanotechnology in environmental and water treatment projects.• Assisted in the preparation of samples and conducted experiments based on adsorption.• Knowledge in wet chemistry and acid and bases titration.• Use, maintenance and quality control of laboratory equipment including HPLC, GFAA, Ion Chromatography, UV/Vis and pH meters and their respective software.• Appointed responsible for the laboratory equipment and stock.• Mentor students in the use of instruments and appropriate laboratory techniques.

• Conducted laboratory testing for patients from nursing homes in the phoenix area.• Rotated benches in hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, coagulation and clinical microbiology.• Used and trained in the operation of laboratory instrumentation including Vitros 5.1, Coulter LH 500, ACL Elite, Vitek.• Performed daily maintenance and run of QC.• Perform manual differentials, urine microscopics, gram stains and setup microbiology cultures.• Continuous implementation of quality control standards.

• Tutored in Math, Physics, Biology, Chemistry and Computer Sciences. • Provided one-to-one instruction and organized study groups of up to 10 students. • Inspected each student’s performance and implemented individualized instruction.• Cooperated with the designated staff to improve the learning experience in the classroom.

Masters In Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, 4.0/4.0

Activities and Societies: Worked in a project for the Innovation showcase, CNC machine training and basic Startup labs training in laser.

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Engineering

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa, Trio Student Tutor Student Tutor

Licenciatura (B.S.), Quimico Farmacobiologo (Pharmacological Biochemistry), 81/100

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacological Biochemistry focused in Pharmacy.