Experience

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  BioFluidica, Inc.

  • United States
  • Biotechnology Research
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Research Associate I

    • Jan 2023 - Apr 2024

    • Performed and developed ICC for prenatal and cancer patient samples. Able to perform ICC on multiple patient samples at a time.• Processed whole blood patient samples using LiquidScan microfluidic technology to enrich trophoblasts and CTCs. Also used the platform to enrich exosomes from small plasma samples.• Accomplished identifying and single cell picking male cells from LiquidScan processed prenatal samples.• Created and troubleshooted LiquidScan workflows for different sample types in order to provide eluates for downstream processing.• Maintained paperwork for patient samples and consistently updated data in databases.• Cared for multiple cell culture lines weekly, including preparing and staining cells for research experiments.• Part of the saftey team to insure up to date policies and safety for all employees of the company.• Reviewed and edited laboratory and safety protocols.• Trained new research personel on laboratory protocols and acted as a supervisor to new employees and interns.

  • Research Assistant II

    • Aug 2022 - Jan 2023

  • Research Assistant

    • Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

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  Cue Health Inc.

  • Research Technician, Buffer Team

    • Nov 2020 - Aug 2021

    • Lead my team in the production of buffers used in COVID-19 molecular diagnostic tests• Communicated with other departments to provide materials and transport product efficiently• Practiced GDP on all documents as well as making sure they were released in a timely fashion• Performed experiments and used the data to produce reports necessary to ensure daily production is met• Part of weekly meetings with the director of Research development where I presented updates of my team and findings from scientific journals • Worked in standard and clean environments with proper PPE while following good laboratory practices • Gained experience working with Tecan Instruments, Lyophilizers, and Titration instruments

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  Ichthus Unlimited

  • San Diego

  • Aquatic Research Intern

    • Jul 2020 - Sep 2020
    • San Diego

    •Crucial for the trial of closed-loop aquaculture of larval bluefin tuna by routinely feeding, cleaning, and monitoring the tuna and live feed •Executed the multi-step preservation process and photography of tuna samples to track the growth and health of the tuna throughout the trial •Collected live feed samples and performed microscopic counts, ensuring the tuna would be provided enough nutrients •Measured the dissolved oxygen concentrations, temperatures, salinities, pH, and ammonia levels daily and notified team members of any important changes•Created routine charts and organized supplies to enhance the productivity of the team each day

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  Scripps Institution of Oceanography

  • La Jolla

  • Sandin Lab Volunteer

    • Nov 2019 - Apr 2020
    • La Jolla

    •Integral in the creation of an Excel database of exempted fishing permits, applications, and reports gathered by NOAA to analyze the benefits and outcomes of exempted fishing permits •Analyzed the data for key topics, such as the goals of the organization, the type of fish they wanted to catch, and the purpose of the permit to compare the success of each program •Categorized permits and applications by their information and summarized them in the database, allowing for information to be more easily and more quickly understood in the future •Ensured that there were no duplicate documents in the database, contributing to a more organized system. •Identified gaps in the database and communicated said gaps to my employer. Proposed new categories and documents that could be added to enhance the database

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  Birch Aquarium at Scripps

  • United States
  • Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Aquarist Assistant

    • Feb 2018 - Mar 2019

    • Developed a critical understanding of fish behavior and animal husbandry, such as diet •Reliably and independently completed each task on a timely basis •Observed the animals for any unusual behavior or health problems and communicated with the aquarist about any problems or areas of concern •Recorded key environmental conditions within each tank and key feeding habits, including which animals were fed and how many ate

  • Tide Pool Interpreter and Public Programs Assistant

    • Apr 2017 - Jan 2018

    •Communicated with the public about the animals present in the tidepools•Maintained the safety of the animals by monitoring their physical health and the guest interactions

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  Scripps Institution of Oceanography

  • La Jolla

  • Sandin Lab Volunteer

    • Jun 2018 - Oct 2018
    • La Jolla

    •Learned coral identification methods and used computer software and photoshop to identify and trace corals for the 100 Island Project

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  San Diego Humane Society

  • Greater San Diego Area

  • Animal Caretaker

    • Jun 2018 - Sep 2018
    • Greater San Diego Area

    •Responsibilities included cleaning, feeding, and transporting animals, including cats, turtles, and rabbits

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  San Diego Coastkeeper

  • Greater San Diego Area

  • Water Quality Monitor

    • May 2017 - Sep 2018
    • Greater San Diego Area

    •Collected freshwater samples for the San Diego Coastkeeper to monitor local watersheds for pollution in order to influence their regulation and management •Delegated tasks to each team member and ensured proper protocol was used