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Cristiana Morales

Cocoa,FL

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Desired Job Title

Research ScientistMicrobiology and Molecular Biology Intern

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Location: Cocoa, FL
Open to relocation: Yes

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Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leave4-day work week

Summary

Research scientist specializing in R programming, statistical analysis, and workflow automation for experimental datasets. Proven ability to develop reproducible workflows that enhance data integrity and operational efficiency. Strong background in bioinformatics and quantitative analysis, contributing to impactful research outcomes.

Overview

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years of professional experience

Work History

Research Scientist

Bennett Aerospace
Kennedy Space Center, FL
09.2024 - Current
  • Applied statistical analysis using R on large datasets to identify trends supporting scientific decisions.
  • Developed workflows for biological data processing to enhance project efficiency and consistency.
  • Co-authored three peer-reviewed publications, contributing to analysis, interpretation, and writing of three additional manuscripts.
  • Contributed to scientific publications through comprehensive data interpretation and figure development, effectively communicating study results.
  • Investigated microbial community shifts in spaceflight-grown crops to support environmental monitoring efforts.
  • Evaluated microbial sterilization strategies by analyzing experimental outcomes and identifying conditions that reduced microbial proliferation.
  • Presented risk assessment findings to NASA, translating technical results into actionable insights for decision-making.
  • Designed an automated Excel VBA application to standardize analyses and reports, significantly reducing manual processing time.

Microbiology and Molecular Biology Intern

Astrion
Kennedy Space Center, FL
07.2024 - 09.2024
  • Executed food safety screenings and identified microbes using culture-based methods.
  • Conducted DNA and RNA extractions, delivering high-quality data for computational analysis.
  • Utilized R for biological dataset analysis, creating visualizations that highlight significant trends.
  • Contributed to quality assurance and methodology development for microbiology and spaceflight studies.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance scientific reporting and data insights.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
05-2024

Master of Science - Microbiome in Health & Disease

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
08-2026

Skills

  • R Programming Language
  • Excel Proficiency
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Visualization
  • Microbial Research
  • Experimental Design
  • Risk Mitigation Strategies
  • Technical Writing
  • Data Integrity Assurance
  • Workflow Automation
  • Scientific Communication
  • Publications in Research

Certification

  • CITI Program – Human Research (IRB) Certification

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Timeline

Research Scientist

Bennett Aerospace
09.2024 - Current

Microbiology and Molecular Biology Intern

Astrion
07.2024 - 09.2024

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

University of Florida

Master of Science - Microbiome in Health & Disease

University of Florida

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