Pedro Vegas De Paramo
Molecular Biology Research Assistant at Universidad Central del Caribe- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Professional working proficiency
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Credentials
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Data Science with Excel, 18 hours
Universidad del Sagrado CorazónJan, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
QC Laboratory Workshop, 6 hours
Biobusiness ResearchJun, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Biotechnology Certification, 120 hours
University of Puerto Rico-CayeyMay, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Citotechnologist CT
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)Nov, 2016- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Universidad Central del Caribe
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Molecular Biology Research Assistant
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May 2019 - Present
Designed, planned, and executed preclinical research strategies to understand the role of inflammation in a high-fat diet and how it affects the hypothalamic signal to control appetite and energy expenditure. I also actively collaborated on other research projects related to hippocampal inflammation and memory impairment, which resulted in co-authorships on additional peer-reviewed publications. Methodology & Operational Tasks: • Optimized research techniques to ensure rigor and reproducibility of data collection. • Independently managed the assembly of regulatory information for scientific protocols in compliance with national and institutional regulations by developing and creating regulatory submission strategies. • Leveraged available literature to adapt and optimize experimental protocols in various in vivo models. • Drove knowledge-sharing efforts, communicating findings to scientists and non-scientists through national and local meetings (in-person and virtually) through written and oral methodologies. Conducted animal behavioral tests in preclinical research states to answer critical biological questions. • Performed molecular and behavioral tests and analyzed results using advanced analytical techniques. • Mentored graduate and undergraduate students in basic research laboratory techniques. Show less
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Universidad del Sagrado Corazón
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Puerto Rico
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Laboratory Professor
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Aug 2016 - Aug 2017
I was in charge of teaching general biology, anatomy, and physiology laboratory to a first-year nursing student. Created and administered learning assessments to gauge student understanding and provide feedback for improvement. Design experiment and practical assignment that helps to understand the theoretical concepts. I was in charge of teaching general biology, anatomy, and physiology laboratory to a first-year nursing student. Created and administered learning assessments to gauge student understanding and provide feedback for improvement. Design experiment and practical assignment that helps to understand the theoretical concepts.
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Cytotechnologist
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Jul 2016 - May 2017
Prepared specimens for analyze and analyze. Identified abnormal cells with the microscope and referred them to the pathologist for further review. Carefully reviewed test results for accuracy. Properly calibrated and adjusted malfunctioning equipment to ensure precise test results. Performed both routine and emergency maintenance on laboratory instruments. Prepared powerful chemical solutions and reagents for use in the analysis of samples. * Reason of leaving: the job was not the professional challenge that I was expecting. I left looking for opportunities in order to get professional growth and new learning experience in the area of laboratory, science or manufacturing. Show less
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Universisdad Inter Americana
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San Juan Puerto Rico
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Undergraduate Student Researcher
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May 2014 - Aug 2015
Research assistant in a zoology investigation, about lion fish. This research is aimed at the search for the presence of lion fish on the shores of San Juan Puerto. Among the tasks assigned: identification of the fish Pterois (lion fish), identification of fish near the lion fish, identification of the ecosystem where the lion fish is found and measurement of physical and chemical parameters such as: dissolved oxygen, temperature, pH, etc Research assistant in a zoology investigation, about lion fish. This research is aimed at the search for the presence of lion fish on the shores of San Juan Puerto. Among the tasks assigned: identification of the fish Pterois (lion fish), identification of fish near the lion fish, identification of the ecosystem where the lion fish is found and measurement of physical and chemical parameters such as: dissolved oxygen, temperature, pH, etc
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Universidad del Sagrado Corazón
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Puerto Rico
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Mentor
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Aug 2013 - May 2015
Help and counsel students to adapt to college, during their first year of college.Perform Monthly reunion with student to discuses how they are going in their classes.Fill out weekly reports, reporting what was discussed with the students.Create group activities for students, where topics are discussed like: how to balance your life and studies, study habits, organization, graduate schools, topics related to science.
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Tutor
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Aug 2013 - May 2015
Help students with general biology class
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Universidad de Puerto Rico
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Undergraduate Student Researcher
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Aug 2012 - May 2015
Lab assistant in an microbiology laboratory. In charge of assist the laboratory technician in task such as: making PCR, bacterial culture, elector phoresis gel, data entry, inventory of laboratory reagents and chemicals. Lab assistant in an microbiology laboratory. In charge of assist the laboratory technician in task such as: making PCR, bacterial culture, elector phoresis gel, data entry, inventory of laboratory reagents and chemicals.
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Clinique
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Personal Care Product Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Representative
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Feb 2011 - Feb 2012
Sell retail products, goods and services to customers. Answered customers' questions regarding products, prices and availability. Emphasized product features based on analysis ofcustomers' needs. Consistently provided professional, friendly and engaging service. Skillfully promoted items on Clinique product line . Inventoried and restocked items throughout day. Sell retail products, goods and services to customers. Answered customers' questions regarding products, prices and availability. Emphasized product features based on analysis ofcustomers' needs. Consistently provided professional, friendly and engaging service. Skillfully promoted items on Clinique product line . Inventoried and restocked items throughout day.
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Education
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2018 - 2025
Universidad Central del Caribe
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Molecular Biology -
2015 - 2016
Universidad de Puerto Rico
Cytotechnologist, Biomedical Sciense -
2010 - 2015
Universidad del Sagrado Corazón
Bachelor of Science - BS, Biology, General
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