Andres Bahena Vasquez
San Diego,CA
Summary
Adaptable researcher with a meticulous and rigorous approach to cultivate cell discovery in the lab. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong verbal and organizational skills eager to execute company goals and values with developing new findings in the industry.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Associate 1
Neuropath Therapeutics Biotech Company
07.2022 - Current
- Facilitate cell lines and primary cells maintenance independently.
- Perform sample preparation and analysis with ex vivo tissues for assays.
- Coordinates and collaborates with team member on day-to-day tasks for small and large projects.
- Create and track expense reports, while staying on targeted projections.
Lab Technician
Hematology & Cancer Immunology Research, Sanford Consortium For Regenerative Medicine
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
Phlebotomist Technician
Covid Clinic Co
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Isolation of PBMCs from human blood donors.
- Dissected and processed tissue from rodent subjects.
Microbiology Lab Assistant
San Diego City College
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Utilized the RT-PCR to test for antigens, antibodies or the presence of RNA.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Organized and coordinated patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
Surgical Waiting Volunteer
Kaiser Permanente Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Provided support and companionship to patients in need of assistance.
- Reported patient requests, concerns and other observations to staff.
- Disinfected tools, equipment and surfaces between patients.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints promptly and with professionalism.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology, Sociology
University of California
05.2022
Associate of Arts - Biological Sciences, Pre Nursing
San Diego Mesa City College
Skills
- Restriction Enzyme Digestion Assays
- Cell Culture
- Laboratory Equipment Operations
- Preparation of Reagents
- Organize and Present Data Reports
- DNA Extraction, Isolation & Purification
- Autoclaving sterilization processing
- Venipuncture
- Gram Staining
- Gel Electrophoresis
- Project Management
- Training New Hires
Publications
- Journal of Biomedicine & Pharmacother
- Blood Journal of American Society of Hematology
- Frontiers in Immunology Journal
Timeline
Research Associate 1
Neuropath Therapeutics Biotech Company
07.2022 - Current
Phlebotomist Technician
Covid Clinic Co
01.2021 - 01.2022
Lab Technician
Hematology & Cancer Immunology Research, Sanford Consortium For Regenerative Medicine
01.2017 - 01.2022
Microbiology Lab Assistant
San Diego City College
01.2017 - 06.2017
Surgical Waiting Volunteer
Kaiser Permanente Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology, Sociology
University of California
Associate of Arts - Biological Sciences, Pre Nursing
San Diego Mesa City College
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