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Daniela Tijerina

Edinburg,USA

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Desired start date: 2 weeks notice

Desired Job Title

BiotechnologistProcess Development AssociateAssay developmentAnalytical AssociateResearch Scientist

Work Type

Full TimeContract WorkSeasonal Work

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On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: CaliforniaNew Jersey Texas San Diego, CAAustin, TX
Open to relocation: Yes

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Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursPaid time off4-day work weekHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsCompany CultureWork from home optionTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leaveStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing401k match

Overview

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Medical laboratory scientist II (ASCP)

4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Medical laboratory scientist II (MLS, ASCP)

Doctor’s Hospital at Renaissance
01.2023 - Current
  • Perform high-complexity analytical testing in a high-throughput, CAP/CLIA-regulated multidisciplinary laboratory supporting a Level I regional trauma hospital and 60+ affiliated specialty clinics, analyzing 100+ patient specimens per shift.
  • Train and mentor 10+ laboratory personnel and students on instrumentation, laboratory workflows, quality procedures, and troubleshooting techniques to support competency development and successful integration into a high-throughput laboratory environment.
  • Analyze and interpret complex analytical data to ensure accurate, reliable, and reproducible results while maintaining established quality and performance standards.
  • Execute method verification, quality control, new reagent and QC lot verification, instrument calibration, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting across 20+ automated analytical platforms to ensure consistent analytical performance.
  • Prepare reagents, calibrators, quality control materials, and analytical dilutions according to standardized laboratory procedures to support accurate and reliable testing.
  • Investigate quality control failures, calibration issues, analytical flags, and result discrepancies using trend analysis and systematic troubleshooting to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and maintain data integrity.
  • Diagnose and resolve instrumentation and workflow-related issues to minimize downtime and support continuous laboratory operations.
  • Support CAP inspections and laboratory accreditation activities by maintaining inspection readiness, accurate technical documentation, and compliance with CAP, CLIA, and SOP requirements.
  • Contribute to laboratory process improvements by recommending workflow organization and staff allocation strategies to improve efficiency during high-volume and short-staffed operations.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary laboratory teams to communicate critical laboratory information, resolve analytical issues, and support timely clinical decision-making.

Graduate Research Intern

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
01.2026 - 05.2026
  • Assisted graduate researchers with biotechnology research investigating lipid composition in algal species cultured under varying nutrient conditions to support sustainability-focused biofuel research.
  • Performed sample preparation, including weighing samples, pipetting, centrifugation, serial dilutions, reagent and buffer preparation, and standard preparation to support experimental workflows and analytical consistency.
    Supported sample extraction procedures and laboratory workflows for GC-MS-based lipid characterization studies and research involving ICP-MS methodologies while following established research protocols and collaborated with graduate researchers to support data quality, experimental consistency, and project objectives.

Clinical Laboratory Intern

Rio Grande Regional Hospital
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Performed analytical testing and laboratory procedures across clinical chemistry, microbiology, hematology, immunology, urinalysis, coagulation, transfusion services, and phlebotomy, gaining hands-on experience with diverse analytical methodologies, instrumentation, and laboratory workflows.
  • Prepared reagents, calibrators, quality control materials, buffers, analytical dilutions, and specimens according to standardized procedures to support accurate, reliable, and reproducible testing.
  • Assisted with analytical data evaluation, investigation of atypical results, and troubleshooting activities to identify potential sources of variability and support data integrity.
  • Supported method verification, instrument calibration, quality control, performance monitoring, and routine maintenance activities while adhering to laboratory quality systems, documentation requirements, and established SOPs.
  • Performed sample preparation, microscopy, pipetting, centrifugation, aseptic technique, and operation of automated analytical instrumentation to support high-quality laboratory testing.

Education

Master of Science - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX
08.2024 - 05.2026

Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX
08.2021 - 12.2022

Skills

  • Cross-functional communication, collaboration, & technical training
  • Time management & organizational skills
  • High-complexity analytical testing & data interpretation
  • Scientific problem-solving & root cause investigation
  • Laboratory workflow optimization & laboratory process improvement
  • Method verification & validation
  • Laboratory instrumentation maintenance, calibration & troubleshooting
  • Quality control & quality systems
  • Laboratory documentation & data integrity

Regulatory compliance (GLP, SOPs, CAP, CLIA)

Scientific literature interpretation, review, & communication

Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel) & Laboratory Information

Systems (LIS)

Molecular laboratory techniques:

PCR, spectrophotometry, gel electrophoresis, aseptic technique,

DNA/RNA extraction,

micropipetting, solution/reagent preparation, & sample handling

Outstanding time management and planning

Exceptional teamwork and collaboration approach

Data interpretation and regulatory compliance

Computer/software expertise (Cerner, MediTech, Microsoft)

Accomplished clinical experience at proficient hospital

Proficient in laboratory instrumentation and able to perform various laboratory tests and procedures

Knowledge in PCR, HPLC, chromatography, cell culturing, & bio informatics

Certification

  • MLS ASCP certification – Reinstated (May, 2026)

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Elementary

Summary

ASCP-certified Medical Laboratory Scientist with 4 years of experience performing high-complexity analytical testing, quality control, method verification, and analytical data evaluation in a high-throughput, regulated laboratory environment. Experienced in instrument calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and laboratory process improvement to ensure accurate, reliable results and data integrity. Complemented by a non-thesis M.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, bringing a strong analytical foundation and scientific problem-solving skills applicable to analytical, assay, process, and research and development roles.

Interests

Assay development

Research & development

Process development

Analytical analysis

Analytical development

Timeline

Graduate Research Intern

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
01.2026 - 05.2026

Master of Science - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
08.2024 - 05.2026

Medical laboratory scientist II (MLS, ASCP)

Doctor’s Hospital at Renaissance
01.2023 - Current

Clinical Laboratory Intern

Rio Grande Regional Hospital
06.2022 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
08.2021 - 12.2022

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