Avelina Maier
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented and skilled biologist with expertise in DNA extraction, Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), library sample preparation, lab automation, data analytics, and quality control. Seeking to leverage hands-on laboratory experience and technical proficiency to contribute to innovative research and development initiatives within the biotechnology industry.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Molecular Biologist
Basepaws
10.2022 - Current
- Executed DNA extraction and NGS protocols, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
- Implemented and maintained lab automation systems to streamline workflows.
- Enhanced research quality by optimizing molecular biology protocols, such as DNA extraction through Opentrons robot.
- Maintained detailed records of experimental procedures and results.
- Managed multiple concurrent projects, ensuring timely delivery of results without compromising on quality or rigor.
- Curated and delivered comprehensive presentations encompassing various research and development initiatives to R&D department.
Research Intern
UCLA Fielding School of Public Health
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Estimated disparities in access and utilization of health care for Latino youth
- Understood processes and facilitators that increase the likelihood that Latino youth access and use services
- Identified how parental trust in health systems and institutions influence access and utilization
- Understood how variations in county-level policy and societal contexts influenced health services use for Latino youth.
Research Intern
X. William Yang Lab
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Assisted research team in finding the appropriate amount of TREM2 expression to ameliorate neuropathological and behavioral deficit in AD mouse models.
- Performing electrophoresis to analyze amplified DNA from PCR and in turn determine which mice were positive for the BAC-TREM2 gene.
- Manually traced out neuron images through a program called NeuTube to reconstruct a digital brain map for MORF-labeled striatal projection neurons.
Education
Certification - Software Development
Le Wagon
Mexico City, Mexico 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles06.2022
High School Diploma -
Riverside Polytechnic High School
Riverside2018
Skills
- Familiarity with analytical instruments and automation systems used in biotech laboratories, such as MANTIS microfluidic liquid dispenser, Opentrons, Promega GloMax, Bluewasher, and Rainin pipettors
- Proficiency in various laboratory techniques such as NGS library prep, PCR, DNA Extraction, liquid handling, concentration normalization, and electrophoresis
- Experience in quality control procedures
- Ability to contribute effectively to R&D projects, including experimental design, data interpretation, and troubleshooting
- Commitment to ethical conduct in research, data handling, and interactions with colleagues and stakeholders
- Strong analytical skills to identify issues, propose solutions, and make data-driven decisions
- Quick learner with a capacity to absorb new concepts swiftly and effectively
- Experience working collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams
- Capability to manage projects efficiently
- Time management abilities
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Molecular Biologist
Basepaws
10.2022 - Current
Research Intern
UCLA Fielding School of Public Health
03.2021 - 03.2022
Research Intern
X. William Yang Lab
09.2019 - 04.2021
Certification - Software Development
Le Wagon
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of California, Los Angeles
High School Diploma -
Riverside Polytechnic High School