Researcher and Laboratory Manager in the Molecular Biology Department, working on R&D projects focused on biotechnology for sustainable development and biodiversity preservation:• Leading R&D projects with a focus on environmental and molecular biology;• Writing reports for clients by compiling technical and scientific results for project monitoring and completion;• Drafting the Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) Manual and the Product Development Guideline;• Managing junior researchers and technicians, ensuring problem-solving, application of the scientific method, results analysis, and planning next steps;• Developed molecular detection assays for the identification of invasive and native species in Brazil;• Applied molecular biology techniques, including DNA and environmental DNA extraction, PCR/qPCR amplification, electrophoresis, purification, and sequencing;• Managed supplies and equipment, evaluated budgets, approved purchases, and provided financial accountability;• Conducted regular training sessions on GLP, data integrity, biosafety, and regulatory compliance.

Analyst in Innovation and Pharmaceutical Operations and Supervisor of the Molecular Biology Laboratory, working in laboratory and quality management, and in COVID-19 diagnostics, which resulted in the release of approximately three million diagnoses for the SUS during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic:• Management of a multidisciplinary team composed of over 50 healthcare professionals, with a focus on teamwork and quality culture;• Responsible for laboratory quality, including the formulation of performance indicators and goals; drafting standard operating procedures and document management; identifying and resolving non-conformities; developing and implementing improvements; applying preventive and corrective actions;• Development of new strategies and drafting reports to senior management through the screening of new laboratory products and partners; project monitoring and decision-making;• Welcoming healthcare professionals, internal and external authorities, and researchers to present activities and establish new partnerships;• Participation in conferences in the field to present internal projects and establish new commercial and scientific partners;• Conducting team training in molecular biology diagnostic techniques, clinical laboratory best practices (CLBP), good laboratory practices (GLP), regulatory compliance (ANVISA RDC 786/2023), quality assurance, biosafety, and workplace safety;• Implementation and validation of new methods, systems, and automated processes;• Quality management tools: Interact Suite SA; CAPA; Ishikawa Diagram; SMART.

Analyst responsible for technicians (8) and for the workflow for molecular diagnosis in the automated extraction of nucleic acids, in the amplification by RT-qPCR and in the release of COVID-19 reports, in the temporary center in Bio-Manguinhos and in the Diagnostic Support Unit in Rio de Janeiro (UNADIG-RJ), at FIOCRUZ. At UNADIG-RJ, I was responsible for implementing an automated system for releasing results, and for integrating teams and processes in the laboratory for productive improvement.In december 2020, I was promoted to a supervisor role in the Diagnostic Support Unit.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow responsible for the synthesis and toxicological evaluation of new multi-functionalized and radiolabeled nanoparticles for the development of nanocarriers of therapeutic agents and radionuclides. The aim of this work was to improve the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of tumors, with special attention to breast and prostate cancer.

Development of scientific and extension projects focused on screening substances fortreatment of neglected diseases (Chagas disease) and cancers:• Writing and submission of three research projects and two extension projects to the mainfunding agencies (CNPq, CAPES, FAPERJ and CNEN);• Execution of molecular biology tests, such as real-time PCR, toxicological testsin vitro cytotoxicity and genotoxicity, and cell culture to evaluate treatmentspotentials;• Guidance for scientific initiation students (2) and participation in assessment boardsmonograph (2) and master's degree (3);• Publication of scientific articles (7) and extension articles (2) in national and international journals;• Participation in national and international conferences to present in Englishsearch results;• Professor of the biosafety discipline for undergraduate Biological Sciences students.• Project developed in collaboration with the Organic Synthesis Laboratory of Farmanguinhos/FIOCRUZ