Denise Toscano
Livermore,CA
Summary
ls cA highly motivated and efficient UCI alumnus with experience in wet labs, customer service, and administrative roles. Skilled professional ready to bring hard-working mentality to Trainee position. Driven to learn industry and position inside and out to maximize contributions and support business and customer objectives. Eager to learn new things and master concepts.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Lab Technician
High Throughput Primers, Thermo Fisher Scientific
Pleasanton, CA
03.2021 - Current
- Operate semi-automated lab equipment (3900s synthesizers and packaging), following established protocols and SOPs.
- Prepare chemicals and equipment for synthesis and various lab functions.
- Ensure proper chemical waste disposal, and maintain thorough documentation.
- Utilize scientific principles to troubleshoot test results and select optimal solutions.
- Maintained laboratory equipment to ensure accurate results in experiments.
- Troubleshooted instrumentation issues and repaired as needed.
- Provided guidance to junior technicians on laboratory procedures and protocols.
Student Assistant
Organic Chemistry Stockroom, UCI
Irvine, CA
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Assisted with organic chemistry coursework and basic lab procedures
- Provided computing support and instructional lab assistance
- Prepared chemicals and equipment for labs, ensuring safe disposal of waste
Student Assistant
Tan Lab, Medical School
Irvine, CA
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Organized and maintained lab databases
- Responsible for cleaning and autoclaving glassware and equipment
- Prepared media and buffers, ensuring accuracy and safety
Education
B.S. - Biological Sciences
University of California, Irvine
03.2021
High School Diploma -
Granada High School
Livermore, CA06.2016
Skills
- Proficient in Laboratory Sterilization
- Skilled in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Proficient in Standard Lab Protocols
- Effective Written Communication
- Adaptable and versatile, able to quickly learn new skills
- Demonstrated Leadership Competence
- Effective Task Management
- PPE use
- Knowledge of 5S methodology
- Strong work ethic and integrity
- Safety and health precautions
- Quality control practices
Awards
- Dean's List: Fall 2016, Fall 2019, Winter 2020, Spring 2020, Winter 2021
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Senior Lab Technician
High Throughput Primers, Thermo Fisher Scientific
03.2021 - Current
Student Assistant
Organic Chemistry Stockroom, UCI
01.2020 - 03.2021
Student Assistant
Tan Lab, Medical School
10.2018 - 06.2019
B.S. - Biological Sciences
University of California, Irvine
High School Diploma -
Granada High School
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