Jose L Varela

Analytical Chemist at Xenco Laboratories
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(386) 825-5501
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  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials

  • Healthcare Providers Program (CPR and AED)
    American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
    Jan, 2012
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • Eurofins Xenco
    • United States
    • Environmental Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Analytical Chemist
      • Oct 2018 - Present

      • Performed routine sample & data analysis provided test results on an established deadline, improving laboratory to a 95% on-time report completion rate • Actively provide recommendations to achieve optimization of SOPs and improvement of lab practices • Analyzed lab test findings to monitor quality and provide reports for the environmental testing industry. • Created spreadsheets among other forms of documentation to accurately record and calculate analytical results. • Ensured proper performance of laboratory instrumentation by routine calibrations and preventive maintenance • Provided inventory control of reagents, chemicals and supplies using proper standardized management systems • Ensured laboratory is in compliance with The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). • Successfully managed day to day laboratory operations including sample shipping & receiving, LIMS management, analytics, & front desk reception • Trained and provided technical guidance to associate staff

  • V&S Construction and Remodeling
    • El Paso, Texas
    • Project Manager
      • Jan 2017 - Oct 2018

      • Reviewed plans and specs during the schematic design of pre-construction. • Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies. • Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for all general contractor personnel. • Assisted the operations group with warranty service repairs. • Determined the project schedule, which included the sequence of all construction activities. • Implemented systems to improve process efficiency and reduce the project duration.

  • The University of Texas at El Paso
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Graduate Teaching Assistant
      • Aug 2013 - Dec 2016

      • Taught an average of 35 students per class.• Organized training for 3-4 new teaching assistants per semester.• Assumed ownership of all training program initiatives.

    • Graduate Research Associate
      • Jan 2013 - Dec 2016

      • Produced a Master’s thesis project focusing on understanding the mechanism of neurite outgrowth and differentiation.• Established the roles of G-coupled protein receptors (GPCRs) and the phosphoinositide 3-kinase (Pi3K) signaling pathways in neuronal differentiation using PC12 cells [a model cell line to understand neuronal differentiation].• Researched in-vitro gene over expression and gene knockdown of the Gβγ [A component of the GPCR pathway] subdomain of the GPCRs as well as inhibition of the Pi3K downstream signaling proteins.• Trained students and managed general lab product ordering, lab maintenance, and laboratory duties.• Mentored other lab members, managing the research projects of my mentees, and other graduate students. • Often substituted for Dr. Roychowdhury, assisting other lab members first hand with their research projects.• Performed an extensive amount of training in various aspects of the lab such as protocol development and optimization, research project planning and extensive guidance.• Assisted a study to determine the possibility of regulation in the Glycine transporter 2 (GlyT2) in inhibitory neurons.• Conducted research to determine how protein expression levels differed between transgenic and control rats.• Analyzed brain protein levels via a yeast two-hybrid screen to build a library of possible protein candidates for interactions with the GlyT2.

    • Undergraduate Research Assistant
      • Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

      • Interpreted research findings and summarized data into reports.• Conducted basic and applied research on immunohistochemistry of rat brain sections.• Cared for and studied rodents and rabbits.• Designed and optimized assays.• Interpreted research findings and summarized data into reports.

Education

  • The University of Texas at El Paso
    Master of Science (M.S.), Cellular and Molecular Biology
    2013 - 2016
  • The University of Texas at El Paso
    Bachelor of Science (BSc), Biology/Biological Sciences, General
    2008 - 2012

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