Brandon Garcia
Scotch Plains,NJ
Summary
Results-driven Embryologist with expertise in quality control and team leadership. Proven skills in oocyte evaluation contribute to high IVF success rates. Strong attention to detail and effective communication enhance lab operations and maintain patient confidentiality. Comprehensive background in laboratory procedures and data analysis supports operational efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Embryologist I
RMA of New York
New York, NY
06.2024 - Current
- Conducted IVF gamete processing/assessment for over 100 patients, ensuring high success rates.
- Processed sperm for intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) while adhering to strict clinical policies to maintain high quality standards.
- Conducted zygote fertilization assessment 16 hours post-ICSI for over 100 fertilized oocytes, contributing to effective embryo selection.
- Assessed over 150 embryos in the cleavage stage and assisted hatching via lasering to prepare them for Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) biopsies.
- Prepared media with quality control testing and accurate aliquoting of proteins for cleavage and blastocyst stages, ensuring optimal conditions for embryo development.
- Created and prepared dishes with paraffin oil and 50 microliter drops to ensure oocyte or embryo survivability.
Embryology Laboratory Assistant Team Lead
RMA of New York
New York, NY
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Entered embryology data into RESource, prepared daily checklists and chart records for IVF patients, and conducted two-way witnessing to uphold HIPAA compliance and protocol adherence.
- Developed and enforced quality control procedures, sterilized equipment, and maintained accurate inventory.
- Managed a team of 3 lab assistants to enforce quality control standards.
Biology Laboratory Technician
Pace University Biology Department
New York, NY
06.2018 - 06.2021
- Cultured bacteria strains S. marcescens and E. coli; managed freezing protocols for C. elegans to ensure sample viability.
- Developed and prepared chemical solutions and microbiological media to support experimental protocols while adhering to lab policies.
- Prepared and maintained laboratory environments for 30+ biology classes, ensuring compliance with safety standards and readiness for educational activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Biology, Neuroscience
Pace University, Dyson College of Arts & Sciences
New York, NY05.2021
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Quality control procedures
- Laboratory inventory management
- Data entry accuracy
- Laboratory safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Reliability
- Workflow optimization
- Patient confidentiality
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Decision-making
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Data analysis and visualization
- Molecular biology techniques
- Sterile and aseptic practices
- PCR and gel electrophoresis
- Bacterial culturing methods
- Media preparation for petri dishes
- Autoclave operation
- BSL 1 and 2 specimen handling
- Caenorhabditis elegans maintenance
- Tissue culture techniques
- Oocyte denudation processes
- Quality control measures
- Oocyte and embryo evaluation
- Sperm processing techniques
- Leadership skills
Languages
Fluent in Spanish
Coursework
- Developmental Biology
- Molecular & Cellular Biology
- Microbiology
- Genetics
- Cellular Biochemistry
- Neurobiology
- Behavioral Neuroscience
- Biology I & II
- Chemistry I & II
- Organic Chemistry I & II
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Embryologist I
RMA of New York
06.2024 - Current
Embryology Laboratory Assistant Team Lead
RMA of New York
01.2022 - 06.2024
Biology Laboratory Technician
Pace University Biology Department
06.2018 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Biology, Neuroscience
Pace University, Dyson College of Arts & Sciences