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Work History
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Personal Strength
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Brandon Contreras

San Jose,CA

Summary

Interested in a position where I can best utilize my skills and professional experience in the manufacturing industry to advance therapeutic techniques.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Laboratory Associate II

Synthego
02.2022 - Current
  • Performing end-to-end oligonucleotide manufacturing from synthesis to post-processing following established SOPs.
  • Operating chromatography instruments, analyzing UV and mass spectrometry data of in process samples.
  • Cross-functioning with GMP to assist in training team members on bringing them up to GMP standards.
  • Coordinating across multi-shift teams to coordinate workflow handoffs of in process samples to meet production timelines.
  • Operate and troubleshooted automated liquid handlers (Hamilton, Tecan) in high-throughput LIMS-based workflow

Elderly Caregiver

BrightStar Care
09.2018 - 08.2021
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including cleaning and meal preparation.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, clothing, feeding, and exercise to promote mental alertness.
  • Followed care plans, home regulations, and ensured safety practices were consistently implemented.
  • Assisted with taking medications doctors prescribed.
  • Recorded patient information by making entries in the patient journal and notifying family of changing and unusual conditions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology

California State University - Chico
Chico, CA
05.2021

Laboratory Techniques

RNA extraction & Isolation / Oligonucleotides Synthesis / Micropipetting / Hamilton Micro Lab Star / Cleave & Deprotection / Solid Phase Extraction / Tangential Flow Filtration / Lyophilization / Rotary Evaporator / HPLC Reverse-Phase Chromatography / cGMP Regulation & Environment / Aseptic Transfer Techniques / PCR / RNA purification & dilution

Personal Strength

Presentation Skills / Academic Potential / Personal Motivation / Communication Skills / Cooperative Attitude / Dependability / Enthusiasm for Education / Leadership Qualities / Serious Acceptance of Responsibility / Ability to Handle Stressful Situations / Quick Decision-Making Ability / Exposure to Diverse Point of Views / Detailed Orientated

Software & Programs

Microsoft Word / Excel / Power Point / Google Documents / JIRA Service Desk / HOOK / Reporting and Analysis / Unicorn Software/ ChemStation Software/ Quailo

Timeline

Laboratory Associate II

Synthego
02.2022 - Current

Elderly Caregiver

BrightStar Care
09.2018 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology

California State University - Chico

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