Albina De Santiago
North Hollywood,CA
Summary
Reliable individual with skills and experience as Laboratory Technician. Smart and committed to job well done and offering exceptional drive. Looking to earn a graduate degree in biological sciences to teach community college courses.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Life Sciences Lab Technician
Los Angeles Community College District
01.2007 - Current
- Maintained a safe and organized laboratory environment, adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for timely completion of research projects.
- Conducted routine quality control checks to ensure accurate test results and maintain laboratory standards.
- Troubleshot equipment malfunctions, ensuring minimal downtime and maintaining optimal functionality.
- Managed inventory of laboratory supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Documented experimental procedures thoroughly, facilitating effective communication among team members.
- Mentored junior technicians in proper techniques and processes, promoting a collaborative work environment.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Inspected laboratory equipment to maintain good working condition for optimal results.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
Program Assistant
Los Angeles Community College District
09.2003 - 12.2006
- Worked with the Biology department at Los Angeles Valley College in supporting lab instruction.
- Collaborated with lab technicians to mainstream lab setups.
- Assisted students during labs by supporting instruction.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH08.2022
Associate of Science - Biology
Los Angeles Valley College
Van Nuys, CA06.2006
Skills
- Culture Maintenance
- Chemical Reagent Preparation
- Equipment Setup
- Electrophoresis
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Sterile technique
- Animal Dissection
- PCR Techniques
Workshops and Research Opportunities
- UCLA Bridge Program Recombinant DNA Workshop, UCLA 12/2005
- UCLA Bridge Summer Research Program, UCLA 6/2006-8/2006
- Quality Improvement Associate Certification Course, Miramar College, 8/2018
Volunteer Opportunities
- Current volunteer at Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times which serves children with cancer and their families through camp programs that help them engage with peers and develop positive and long lasting friendships. I have served as a camp counselor for young adults.
- Current volunteer candidate for Los Angeles Zoo as a docent to lead educational seminars and workshops throughout exhibits.
- Former volunteer at MEND (Meeting Every Need with Dignity) as a science academy instructor.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Life Sciences Lab Technician
Los Angeles Community College District
01.2007 - Current
Program Assistant
Los Angeles Community College District
09.2003 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Science - Biology
Los Angeles Valley College
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