Jimena MURGUIA
Molecular Biologist at LNS - Laboratoire national de santé- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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French Full professional proficiency
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Experience
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LNS - Laboratoire national de santé
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Luxembourg
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Molecular Biologist
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Jan 2020 - Present
WGS & WES, bash scripting, variant prioritization WGS & WES, bash scripting, variant prioritization
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Master Thesis Student
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Oct 2018 - Oct 2019
Master thesis project: "Performance comparison of WES panels using Orangutan DNA to benchmark variant identification" Master thesis project: "Performance comparison of WES panels using Orangutan DNA to benchmark variant identification"
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Laboratory Technician
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Aug 2016 - Aug 2017
Routine cytogenetic procedures and techniques used for the specimen preparation, culture, harvest, banding/staining, microscopic analysis, digital photography, karyotyping, and analysis of human chromosomes. DNA extraction for multiplex fluorescent PCR and Microarray analysis (aCGH), capillary electrophoresis, analysis, interpretation and reporting of results. Routine cytogenetic procedures and techniques used for the specimen preparation, culture, harvest, banding/staining, microscopic analysis, digital photography, karyotyping, and analysis of human chromosomes. DNA extraction for multiplex fluorescent PCR and Microarray analysis (aCGH), capillary electrophoresis, analysis, interpretation and reporting of results.
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Colegios Villa Caritas y San Pedro
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Peru
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Laboratory assistant
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Mar 2015 - Jan 2016
Assistance in setting up laboratory equipment for science classes, testing out new laboratory experiments prior to classroom implementation, support students in usage of laboratory equipment, maintenance of laboratory equipment and supplies inventory. Assistance in setting up laboratory equipment for science classes, testing out new laboratory experiments prior to classroom implementation, support students in usage of laboratory equipment, maintenance of laboratory equipment and supplies inventory.
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Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Neoplásicas INEN
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Peru
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Utilities
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200 - 300 Employee
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Molecular Biologist
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Feb 2014 - Jan 2016
Implementation and optimization of protocols, following bibliographic revisions, for the detection of genetic mutations/rearrangements in solid tumours. Main laboratory activities included paraffin block cuts with microtome, DNA extraction (fresh and paraffin embedded samples), conventional PCR, RFLP, agarose electrophoresis, capillary electrophoresis (for sequencing and LOH detection), HPV-High Risk detection by Hybrid Capture (Rapid Capture System), maintenance of equipments, discussion and uploading of results to the institute’s software system. Administrative responsibilities included control and inventory of materials. Show less
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Synowledge LLC
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Medical Writer
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Jun 2013 - Sep 2013
Scientific writing and proofreading of “White Papers” for pharmaceutical clients. Scientific writing and proofreading of “White Papers” for pharmaceutical clients.
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Ministerio Público - Fiscalía de la Nación
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Peru
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Administration of Justice
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700 & Above Employee
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Molecular Biology Consultant
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Jul 2012 - Jan 2013
Support laboratory processes such as DNA extraction, amplification and electrophoresis. Optimization and validation of alternative protocols to be used by the laboratory. Management and improvement of the databases. Support laboratory processes such as DNA extraction, amplification and electrophoresis. Optimization and validation of alternative protocols to be used by the laboratory. Management and improvement of the databases.
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Clínica Miraflores
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Chile
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Biologist
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Aug 2010 - Jun 2012
Embryology and andrology activities such as IVF/ICSI procedures, gamete cryopreservation, sperm analysis and sperm preparation for AI. Administrative responsibilities included management and updating of databases, calculation of annual frequencies, and inventory of materials. Embryology and andrology activities such as IVF/ICSI procedures, gamete cryopreservation, sperm analysis and sperm preparation for AI. Administrative responsibilities included management and updating of databases, calculation of annual frequencies, and inventory of materials.
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Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
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Peru
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Thesis Student
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Apr 2008 - Aug 2010
DNA extraction, primer design, PCRs, agarose and polyacrilamide electrophoresis, bacterial transformation, plasmid extraction, among other techniques for the identification and characterization of microsatellites (SSRs) as genetic markers in Alpacas. DNA extraction, primer design, PCRs, agarose and polyacrilamide electrophoresis, bacterial transformation, plasmid extraction, among other techniques for the identification and characterization of microsatellites (SSRs) as genetic markers in Alpacas.
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Education
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University of Luxembourg
Master in Integrated Systems Biology -
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
Bachelor’s Degree, Biology/Biological Sciences, General