Experience

Tennova Healthcare- Cleveland

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Medical Laboratory Technologist

  • Nov 2022 - Present



HCPA - Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre

• Brazil
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Clinical Laboratory Scientist

  • Jan 2018 - Dec 2019

  Cultivated Mesenchymal stem cells and Natural Killer lymphocytes within good manufacturing practices for use in phase I/II clinical trials. Performed quality control analysis of cell production, inventory control of materials and reagents. Followed cell storage procedures to comply with protocols and SOP requirements. Cultivated Mesenchymal stem cells and Natural Killer lymphocytes within good manufacturing practices for use in phase I/II clinical trials. Performed quality control analysis of cell production, inventory control of materials and reagents. Followed cell storage procedures to comply with protocols and SOP requirements.



Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul

• Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

• Graduate Student Researcher

  • Jan 2016 - Dec 2017

  Independently developed and executed research project entitled 'Characterization of Very Early Circulating Natural Killer Cells After Hematopoietic Stem Cells Transplantation' to obtain Master's Degree in Biomedical Sciences. Used SPSS software to prepare and manipulate extensive data. Interpreted and analyzed research data to draw conclusions on outcomes. Independently developed and executed research project entitled 'Characterization of Very Early Circulating Natural Killer Cells After Hematopoietic Stem Cells Transplantation' to obtain Master's Degree in Biomedical Sciences. Used SPSS software to prepare and manipulate extensive data. Interpreted and analyzed research data to draw conclusions on outcomes.



HCPA - Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre

• Brazil
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Clinical Research Associate

  • Feb 2011 - Dec 2015

  Assisted in implementation of Cell Technology Center (CTC) in Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre in accordance with RDC 9/2011, postulated by Ministry of Health of Brazil. Collaborated with development of clinical trial entitled 'A Phase I/II Clinical Trial Testing Safety and Feasibility of IL-21- Expanded Natural Killer Cells for Induction of Relapsed/Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia' in partnership with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Collaborated with development of clinical trial entitled 'Phase II, Randomized Study to Evaluate Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells as First-line Treatment for aGVHD in Patients Steroids Resistant'. Show less

• Undergraduate Researcher

  • Sep 2009 - Jan 2011

  Independently developed and executed research project to evaluate activity of Natural Killer cells in patients with sickle cell anemia, relating it to evolution of disease to obtain Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Science.Participated in regular meetings with Principal Investigator and academic research team to discuss aspects of research and experiments.



Hospital Regina

• Brazil
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Medical Laboratory Scientist Trainee

  • Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

  Supported analysts and medical scientists with routine laboratory activities to ensure timeline delivery of tests results. Performed routine blood collection procedures. Rotated through various laboratory departments and analyzed tests in areas including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, serology, microbiology and transfusion services to aid physicians in diagnosing and treating disease. Evaluated quality control using standard laboratory tests and measure controls. Gained experience in pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical testing phases of specimens. Show less