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Madison, Wisconsin, United States

- Executed experiments involving cell bank vial thaws, seed train scale-up, production bioreactor operations (high-throughput, bench-scale, and pilot-scale), and cell culture analytical methods that require routine implementation of platform methods that require a moderate amount of modification.- Executed project responsibilities involving the maintenance of project timelines, communication of results with clients, and transfer of samples and data to other internal functional areas. o Perform data entry and maintain BPRs of work performed according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).- Executed laboratory work plan according to the schedule.- Supported essential lab support assignments.- Prepared general lab solutions including cell culture media according to Batch Production Record (BPR) specifications.

Aurora, Colorado, United States

I elevate patient outcomes by participating in clinical trials focused on cell preparation and infusion. I accelerate patient care and therapeutic interventions by conducting research in cell and gene therapy and exploring innovative approaches.- I contributed to clinical trials to improve patient outcomes while ensuring regulatory compliance with 𝗚𝗠𝗣, 𝗚𝗟𝗣, 𝗚𝗗𝗣, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗖𝗣- I have experience with liquid handling systems (Sysmex), 𝐌𝐀𝐂𝐒, 𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, CFU, viability assays, stability studies, 𝗖𝗗𝟯𝟰, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀.- I am trained in 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝘆𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝘆 and have worked with 𝗡𝗥𝗧𝗫-𝟭𝟬𝟬𝟭 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀.- I evaluate treatment efficacy using molecular and cellular technologies while maintaining the integrity and safety of cellular products.- I have authored pioneering protocols for CD34 expansion.- I possess strong 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀 and adhere to 𝗜𝗦𝗢 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 protocols (ISO 5, ISO 7, ISO 8, and ISO 9).- I 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲 solution to optimize inventory control and restocking procedures, significantly reducing delays in patient care.- I have excellent 𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀.

Aurora, Colorado, United States

I executed experiments involving mammalian cell culture samples, utilizing specialized laboratory equipment and techniques, including co-culture assays and TMT (Tandem Mass Tag) tagging for Mass Spectrometry. - I demonstrated a track record of professional growth with 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, reflecting strong performance and contributions to the research projects on cellular communication.- I developed in-depth expertise in multiple molecular biology techniques, including DNA/RNA and protein isolation, gene knockdown, 𝗧𝗠𝗧 𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗣𝗟𝗖.- I 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗥𝗔 in fundamental techniques, enabling them to work autonomously.- I achieved target confluency by resolving problems related to mammalian cell culture, such as determining cell density for each experiment or adjusting schedules.- I 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀, including co-culture assays to study cellular communication between cardiomyocytes and human cardiac fibroblasts, GapmeRs, and 3D bioprinting.- I managed purchases, inventory, and 𝐥𝐚𝐛 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, ensuring cleanliness and organization, earning recognition as the best-maintained lab.- I personally 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝟯𝟱% 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝘂 𝗹𝗮𝗯 while creating laboratory procedures and protocols and updating the procedure database with newly developed experiments. - I 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 amount of antibody solution by 𝟮𝟬% in Western blotting by writing protocols to optimize resource utilization and reduce waste.- I enhanced data analysis and research capabilities by completing formal coursework in beginner-level programming languages, including 𝗥 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻.- I Worked with transfections, cloning, CRISPR, transformation, mini-preps, and restriction digest techniques during Master's program.

Cuyabeno, Ecuador

I orchestrated the organization, management, training, and coaching of 99 individuals, expertly divided into independent workgroups responsible for conducting water, soil, and gas sampling. - I promoted multiple times, rapidly ascending from an Administrative Assistant to an accomplished Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Supervisor.- I innovated soil treatment with a state-of-the-art bioremediation lab, which I 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱, 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗱, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱, 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝟳𝟱% and yielding exceptional results.- I oversaw and operated bioremediation laboratory, including responsibilities such as equipment procurement, workflow optimization, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.- I 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘂𝗺 for cultivating three distinct bacterial strains by identifying and isolating bacteria pivotal to the cleaning process.- I forged 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 alliances with governmental institutions to expedite licensing procedures, 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝟯𝟯% 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲.- I 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗛𝗦 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁𝘀 and robust Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) plans.- I crafted and documented cutting-edge protocols for the bioremediation process, spearheading the establishment of a dedicated facility that revolutionized soil treatment capabilities.

Quito, Ecuador

- Appointment scheduling, event coordination, report writing

Cutuglahua, Ecuador

- I formerly served as a Researcher at the International Potato Center (CIP), 𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.- I Created procedure to analyze samples using microsatellite technique for the first time in Ecuador- I Analyzed enzymes, extracted DNA from samples, and data analysis.

Cumbaya, Ecuador

• Took samples during beer-making processes• Prepared samples, materials, and media for microbiology analysis

Sangolqui, Ecuador

• Prepared samples, material, and media for laboratory classes

Quito, Ecuador

• Appointment scheduling, event coordination, report writing

Master'S Degree, Biomedical Sci And Biotechnology

Certificate Research Management And Compliance, Biotechnology

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Mba, Focus In Integrated Management Of Quality, Security And Environment

Specialization In Environmental Law, Environmental Law, Specialization

Bachelor Of Science, Major Biotechnology, Biotechnology, Engineer

• Valedictorian • Chair of the Biotechnology Engineering Advisory Committee, 2014-2016 • Scholarship for academic excellence