Alexandra Malko
Falls Church,VA
Summary
Cellular Biologist/Msc UPM Spain Inquisitive and multi-talented professional with extensive knowledge and experience in human health research and quality assurance (QA). Inherent ability to assimilate new ideas and concepts very quickly. Passionate about moving quality beyond quick fixes and achieving total quality improvement. Excellent troubleshooting and problem- solving skills. Exceptional ability to analyze problems and develop effective solutions. Strong oral and written bilingual communications. Personal abilities such as detail oriented, think outside-of-box, proactive, interpersonal skills, resourceful, training and mentoring, highly motivated and strong work ethic.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dental Care Alliance
07.2019 - 12.2022
- Assisted in patient preparation and comfort to enhance overall dental experience.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices, contributing to improved patient outcomes.
- Mentored junior dental assistants on best practices and office protocols, fostering team development.
Dental assistant
Tysons Esthetics
03.2018 - 07.2019
- Efficiently manage patient care, office and laboratory duties within a multi-specialty dental group: General dentistry, Periodontics, Orthodontics, Endodontics, Oral Surgery, Fixed & Removable Prosthodontics, Implants.
- Clinical Skills:
- Ability to perform 3 handed dentistry for various procedures including:
- Crowns with Buildups, Temporary Fabrication and Implant Placement
- Composite Fillings
- Simple and Surgical Extractions
- Invisalign
- Zoom Whitening
- Supply Maintenance
- Cerec Software, Sirona Conect, Dentrix, Solution Reach...
Student Research
Cebas-Csíc Spanish National Research Council
09.2013 - 02.2014
- I collaborated with one of the most important wineries in La Rioja, Spain and the Spanish National Research Council on the designed & analysis of bioactive compounds in wine that have been supposed to exert beneficial effects in the human health. We demonstrate the cardioprotective effects of red wine in the Mediterranean diet. Extraction, identification and quantification of Phytoprostanes (using solid phase extraction method SPE) / Extraction, identification and quantification of Melatonin and serotonin (UPLC, MRM)/ Extraction, identification and quantification of amino acids (UHPLC)
QA Analyst. Microbiological Area
Dollder Venezuela C.A
08.2011 - 02.2013
- I managed with great passion and professional ethic the relations of my team of technicians & analysts of the departments attached to Quality Control, creating a unique work symbiosis that kept the productive activities of Dollder Specialties at a high level. The standard SOP production procedures were reviewed and updated in their entirety, in addition to the fact that 30% new procedures were created and added. I worked and cooperated with the Development Department in the bibliographic review that allowed the creation of new drugs that were launched & successfully marketed.
- Environmental Monitoring, Endotoxin Testing and Bioburden Testing of pharmaceutical manufacturing and drug products, Azithromycin antibiotic analysis, among others
QA Analyst. Microbiological Area
Orpin Farma
08.2010 - 08.2011
- Microbiological analysis of raw material and finished products.
- Water analysis by methods of filtration and culture in specialized media.
- Analysis of disinfectants previous use in productive areas
- Analysis of pollutants Sterility Testing of Finished Products.
- Testing of Endotoxin bacterial using LAL reagent
Scientific Researcher
Tropical Medicine Institute, Central University Of Venezuela
01.2008 - 01.2010
- I Designed specialized tests and experimental trials for the diagnosis of various infectious diseases in Caracas, Venezuela. Helping to decrease outbreak and mortality in rural communities.
- Maintenance in the laboratory of the cycle of S. mansoni.
- Preparation of ELISA and MABA tests, among others
Education
English as a Second Language -
Washington English Center
Washington, DC01.2017
Master Degree - Enology and Viticulture
Technical University Of Madrid
01.2015
Bachelor Degree - Cellular Biology
Central University Of Venezuela
01.2007
Skills
- Infection control proficiency
- Dental radiography
- First aid training
- Patient education
- Oral surgery assistance
- Records administration
- Documentation and control
- Quality assurance
- Research
- Strategic planning
Certification
- 2023-2025 - CPR & AED American Heart Association (AHA)
- 2018-2019 International Project Management Rochester Institute of Technology
LANGUAGES
Spanish Native Language
English High proficiency
Interests
- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
- Environmental Conservation Projects
- Childhood education
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dental Care Alliance
07.2019 - 12.2022
Dental assistant
Tysons Esthetics
03.2018 - 07.2019
Student Research
Cebas-Csíc Spanish National Research Council
09.2013 - 02.2014
QA Analyst. Microbiological Area
Dollder Venezuela C.A
08.2011 - 02.2013
QA Analyst. Microbiological Area
Orpin Farma
08.2010 - 08.2011
Scientific Researcher
Tropical Medicine Institute, Central University Of Venezuela
01.2008 - 01.2010
Master Degree - Enology and Viticulture
Technical University Of Madrid
Bachelor Degree - Cellular Biology
Central University Of Venezuela
English as a Second Language -
Washington English Center
Awards
- 2003 Winner of the “Dr. Jose Maria Vargas, Luis Razetti Scientific Research Award” School of Medicine, Central University of Venezuela,
- 2008 Winner of the CAVEME Award to The Best Clinical & Medical Research (CAVEME Venezuelan Hall of Drugs) Caracas, Venezuela
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