Darian Gonzalez
Ardmore,OK
Summary
Highly-motivated research executive with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Research and Development
Stryve Foods, LLC
Madill, OK
07.2021 - Current
- Maintained relationships with diverse companies and customers through online portals, communicating, and reporting.
- Gathered, organized and input research data into spreadsheets and typed word reports
- Created data collection policies and practices and monitored uniform data collection compliance.
- Supported planning, design, preparation, initiation and execution of in-house lab startup and sampling protocols.
- Managed compliance with established USDA and internal regulations, protocols, budget and resource goals.
- Completed regulatory documents concerning quality issues.
- Completed HACCP and Internal Auditor training
- Overlapped work with Quality Assurance department to help when short staffed
- Coordinated activities with suppliers, contractors or other departments.
Research Assistant
HACCP Assurance
Healdton, Oklahoma
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Conducted qualitative and quantitative analysis on assigned data.
- Sample pick up from local facilities.
- Stock culture upkeep and verification of concentration.
- Laboratory equipment daily monitoring and maintenance as needed.
- VPN to HACCP’s network to upload data into LIMS
- Sample destruction and disposal
- Communication with main branch in Pennsylvania.
- Managed laboratory consumables.
Research Assistant
Noble Research Institute
Ardmore, Oklahoma
05.2018 - 11.2020
- Assisted post docs in agricultural research.
- Sample collection and preparation in lab, greenhouse, and field.
- Stock culture preparation/ inventory upkeep
- DNA analysis/PCR for fungi/endophyte identification.
- Media preparation and sterilization.
- Traveled to field sites to collect and record data and samples as appropriate to specific objectives of study.
- Prepared reports, presentations and articles using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
- Organized, labeled and stored study biospecimens.
- Supervised supplies in inventory and notified supervisor of low stock levels.
Research Assistant
Noble Research Institute
Ardmore, OK
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Summer position only
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Education
Associate of Science - Biology
Murray State College
Tishomingo, OK05-2019
Biotechnician’s Assistant Certification (BACE Through University of Florida) - Biotechnology
Southern Oklahoma Technology Center
Ardmore, OK05-2017
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OKSkills
- Data Analysis
- Research protocols
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Specimen Preparation
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Instrument Calibration
Timeline
Laboratory Research and Development
Stryve Foods, LLC
07.2021 - Current
Research Assistant
HACCP Assurance
11.2020 - 07.2021
Research Assistant
Noble Research Institute
05.2018 - 11.2020
Research Assistant
Noble Research Institute
06.2016 - 08.2016
Associate of Science - Biology
Murray State College
Biotechnician’s Assistant Certification (BACE Through University of Florida) - Biotechnology
Southern Oklahoma Technology Center
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
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