Experience

StressMarq Biosciences Inc.

• Canada
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Biological Laboratory Technologist

  • May 2019 - Present

  • Antibody purification and characterization through use of electrophoretic andspectroscopic techniques; liaison with internal and external collaborators to coordinate ongoing projects.• Prepare lysates from different tissues for antibody characterization; experience in murine dissection.• Engage in and optimize microbiological fermentation work.• Equipment installation and maintenance, keeping records for calibrations and validations.• Develop and update protocols.• Keep records and documents up to date, including databases and image editing.• Personnel training, sharing of knowledge and experience.



Camosun College

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lab Assistant - Biology

  • Oct 2018 - Apr 2019

  • Preparation of chemical solutions. Solutions used by students and faculty in laboratory classes.• Setting up of biological displays and equipment used in laboratory classes by students andfaculty.• Restocking of consumables between classes and in the dismantling of laboratory setupfollowing completion of laboratory.• Maintenance of preserved/living plant and animal specimens. • Preparation of chemical solutions. Solutions used by students and faculty in laboratory classes.• Setting up of biological displays and equipment used in laboratory classes by students andfaculty.• Restocking of consumables between classes and in the dismantling of laboratory setupfollowing completion of laboratory.• Maintenance of preserved/living plant and animal specimens.



Petrobras

• Brazil
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Biotech Technician

  • Apr 2010 - Aug 2016

  • Maintenance of the strain collection and evaluation of samples (growth, health, contamination, etc.) using microscopy (bright-field, dark-field, phase contrast and fluorescence) and enumeration method (Neubauer chamber).• Conducted experiments, successfully improving biomass and/or lipid accumulation.• Developed new growing media recipes that reduced the costs in 38%, while improving results.• Successfully screened, isolated and adapted microalgae that was then adopted by the pilot plant due to its production and resistance.• Helped develop protocol for lipid quantification and biomass concentration, which were adopted in the lab routine.• Conducted analysis such as dry-weigh, nitrogen and lipid concentration.• Set up indoor and outdoor photobioreactors, responsible for sterilization and choice of parts and equipment - to maintenance, evaluation, and cleaning.• Designed a photobioreactor which improved even ten times the biomass concentration.• Identified variables to control zooplankton in the culture, which demonstrated applicable in the scale-up (Pilot Plant).• Experience in running a pilot plant (including the cleaning, inoculation and harvest using flocking agent).• Identified and executed the proper cleaning for the laboratory's glassware and equipment.• Controlled the laboratory supply, asking for quotes of equipment and material as needed and proceeding with the procurement.• Participated in the cryogenic storage of the Biotech Department's microorganisms (bacteria and yeast).

• Supply Technician

  • May 2005 - Apr 2010

  • Conducted public biddings for contractions of engineering services.• Prepared documentations regarding biddings and procurement.• Responsible for supplier contacts, negotiating better prices and deadlines.• Executed documents auditions, preventing fines and further legal consequences.• Liaised between stakeholders and the company, providing information and strategy for the execution of engineering projects.• Followed equipment transport and receiving in the construction site, ensuring the proper handling, according to the supplier's instructions.• Verified contracted companies’ allegations and requests.