Actually working for the Host-Microorganism Symbiosis Research Group (GISIHM) led by Dr.Adrián A. Pinto Tomás, specifically in an international cooperation project funded by the National Institute of Health (US) dedicated to microbial bioprospecting, antibiotic discovery and bacterial genomics. Key responsabilities1. Designed and conducted experiments, collected data and maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results in proper databases.2. Analyzed… Show more Actually working for the Host-Microorganism Symbiosis Research Group (GISIHM) led by Dr.Adrián A. Pinto Tomás, specifically in an international cooperation project funded by the National Institute of Health (US) dedicated to microbial bioprospecting, antibiotic discovery and bacterial genomics. Key responsabilities1. Designed and conducted experiments, collected data and maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results in proper databases.2. Analyzed different types of biological data with multiple bioinformatics tools and the programming languages Python (BioPython, Pandas) and R (dplyr, tidyr, ggplot2).3. Prepared high-quality samples (DNA, RNA) for next-generation sequencing.CompetenciesResearch Methodology and Exection, Scientific Method and Critical Thinking, Project Management and Coordination, Effective Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration Show less

Co-founder of Rosalind Innovations, an educational company committed to enhance the science learning experience of high school students. Rosalind has worked with 18 organizations commited to youth education and over 1000 students have been involved in our programs. First education company engaged with youngsters with high potential from public schools across the country.Key responsabilities- Designed and developed STEM products and programs to improve science education in… Show more Co-founder of Rosalind Innovations, an educational company committed to enhance the science learning experience of high school students. Rosalind has worked with 18 organizations commited to youth education and over 1000 students have been involved in our programs. First education company engaged with youngsters with high potential from public schools across the country.Key responsabilities- Designed and developed STEM products and programs to improve science education in high-schools and NGOs.- Instructor of multiple STEM programs for kids, high-school students and adults.- Elaborate technical product documentation and didactic materials of STEM products and programs.- Elaboration of a newsletter for science teachers to keep them up-to-date with our latest products, promotions and activities.CompetenciesScience Education, Product Development, Scientific Communication, Educational Leadership, Negotiation Show less

Managed ̣̣̣̣̣̣̣four different laboratories and a greenhouse assigned to the Faculty of Biology, where multiple practical courses of the Biotechnology Engineering career takes place.Key responsabilities- Planned and coordinated preparation of culture media, chemical reagents and materials required for daily laboratory sessions. - Kept laboratories and greenhouse facilities cleaned, organized and in compliance with applicable guidelines to maximize performance.- Trained… Show more Managed ̣̣̣̣̣̣̣four different laboratories and a greenhouse assigned to the Faculty of Biology, where multiple practical courses of the Biotechnology Engineering career takes place.Key responsabilities- Planned and coordinated preparation of culture media, chemical reagents and materials required for daily laboratory sessions. - Kept laboratories and greenhouse facilities cleaned, organized and in compliance with applicable guidelines to maximize performance.- Trained numerous undergraduate students in equipment use and maintenance.CompetenciesOrganizational Excellence, Attention to Detail and Precision, Adaptability and Flexibility, Educational Support and Mentorship Show less

Cibus 3.0 is the first synthetic biology start-up in Costa Rica dedicated to the microbial production of biodiesel, in which I completed my bachelor thesis. Key responsabilities:- Developed succesfully multiple molecular biology protocols required to establish the first synthetic biology workflow in the University.- Designed DNA parts and primers using computational tools.- Prepared stocks of culture media, chemical solutions and materials for weekly… Show more Cibus 3.0 is the first synthetic biology start-up in Costa Rica dedicated to the microbial production of biodiesel, in which I completed my bachelor thesis. Key responsabilities:- Developed succesfully multiple molecular biology protocols required to establish the first synthetic biology workflow in the University.- Designed DNA parts and primers using computational tools.- Prepared stocks of culture media, chemical solutions and materials for weekly activities.CompetenciesScientific Inquiry and Exploration, Innovative Research and Development, Resilience and Adaptability Show less

Assistant of the courses "Bioinformatics I" and "Bioinformatics II", courses of the Biotechnology Engineering career, under the supervision and leadership of Dr. Alejandro Hernández. Key responsabilities- Created bioinformatics exercises applied to research and industry to promote critical thinking among students.- Provided students with tools and databases to improve their performance in biochemistry and molecular biology.- Assisted in the review of assignments and exams.

As an undergraduate student, I actively participated in different research projects. From plant biology to natural product discovery and synthetic biology.Research Projects:2015 - 2016: Biotechnological strategies for farnesene production from agroindustrial residues through synthetic biology.2013 - 2014: Identifications of Cat’s claw (Uncaria tomentosa) genes using heterologous microarray or DNA chips approach.2012 - 2013: Production of Cat’s claw (Uncaria tomentosa)… Show more As an undergraduate student, I actively participated in different research projects. From plant biology to natural product discovery and synthetic biology.Research Projects:2015 - 2016: Biotechnological strategies for farnesene production from agroindustrial residues through synthetic biology.2013 - 2014: Identifications of Cat’s claw (Uncaria tomentosa) genes using heterologous microarray or DNA chips approach.2012 - 2013: Production of Cat’s claw (Uncaria tomentosa) hydroalcoholic extract with known concentration of oxindole alkaloids as a final product for consumer use and derivate products.2012 - 2013: In vitro cell culture of Azadirachta indica towards scale-up for medicinal use and preliminary assays for the production of a bioinsecticide.approach.-2012-2013: Production of Cat’s claw (Uncaria tomentosa) hydroalcoholic extract with known concentration of oxindole alkaloids as a final product for consumer use and derivate products.-2012-2013: In vitro cell culture of Azadirachta indica towards scale-up for medicinal use and preliminary assays for the production of a bioinsecticide Show less