Desirae Rodriguez
Kyle,TX
Summary
Experienced Research Associate with a strong foundation in high-complexity molecular diagnostics and capillary electrophoresis at Asuragen. Demonstrates expertise in laboratory operations, inventory management, and PCR analysis, leading to significant improvements in data accuracy. Recognized for enhancing operational efficiency through meticulous documentation and analytical skills. Committed to advancing innovative research methodologies within the diagnostics field.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Associate
Asuragen
Austin, TX
01.2024 - Current
- Performing high-complexity molecular diagnostic testing for clinicians and pharmaceutical clinical trials.
- Using platforms, including quantitative real-time PCR, digital PCR, and capillary electrophoresis.
- Managing daily tasks, such as inventory and equipment maintenance.
Laboratory Operations Technician
Asuragen
Austin, TX
09.2020 - 01.2024
- Sample check in, accessioning and batching, report generation of specimens in the lab
- Clinical lab practice in DNA extraction of blood for Expansion Interpreter Test
- Lab management of equipment tasks through electronic monitoring system
- Reviewed existing processes regularly and recommended improvements where applicable.
Data Entry
Austin Public Health
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Entering diagnostics results of COVID into Salesforce, organization of files and quality control of information entered
- Verified accuracy of data entry into system records.
- Ensured accuracy of data entry into electronic filing system.
- Performed data entry tasks into computer systems as needed.
- Conducted data entry of client information into company database.
Marketing Intern
Texas Parks and Wildlife
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Monitoring online ads and social media page to follow the trends in order to reach a broader audience, promotion through photoshoots for programs offered, creating web emails for subscribers using gov delivery
- Developed content and promotional materials for various campaigns.
- Created and executed social media strategies to increase customer engagement.
Honorarium Speaker
Huston-Tillotson University
Austin, TX
01.2018 - 01.2018
- Sharing my experience at Texas Parks and Wildlife and speaking to city employees about the research gathered through non-profit work of Austin Community Data Coalition
Researcher
Austin Community Data Coalition
- Decoding of home surveys into excel for analysis, creating presentations for organizations to survey, follow-up phone calls and interviews
- Rewriting national Green Healthy homes initiative survey and presenting research at the Capital
Education
Bachelors of Arts - General Biology
Huston Tilloston University
Skills
- mPCR analysis
- Participant recruitment
- Lab operations
- Research and analysis
- Inventory reviews
- Applied data analytics
- Documentation skills
- Data collection
- Quantitative research
- DNA extraction
- Capillary electrophoresis
- PCR
- Marketing
- Salesforce
- LIMS
- Specimen and sample preparation
- Equipment maintenance
- Specimen handling expertise
- Inventory and supply management
- Good clinical practice
- Laboratory equipment functions
- Quantitative and qualitative analysis
- Good documentation practice
- Public speaking and presentations
- Lab management
- Specimen collection
Affiliations
- Board Member of Austin Community Data Coalition
- Founding President of Alpha Mu Gamma (National Collegiate Foreign Language Honor Society)
- National Honor Society
- Golden Key International Honor Society
- Secretary of Youth Sports League Maya Mustangs
Languages
- English, native
- Spanish, speak, read, and write with basic competence
Awards
- Top Ranking Student in Chemistry
- Excellence in Study of Spanish
- Certificate of Completion Al Henry, 05/01/19
- Participation in Texas Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol
Accomplishments
- Top Ranking Student in Chemistry
- Presented for Huston Tilloston University's Green Health Homes Initiative at the Capitol for Undergraduate Research Day
- Board member of Austin Community Data Coalition
- Founding President of Alpha Mu Gamma a National Collegiate Foreign Language Honor Society
- National Honor Society
- Golden Key International Honor Society
Certification
- Certificate of Completion for the Al Henry 2019 Internship at Texas Parks & Wildlife.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Research Associate
Asuragen
01.2024 - Current
Data Entry
Austin Public Health
09.2020 - 09.2021
Laboratory Operations Technician
Asuragen
09.2020 - 01.2024
Marketing Intern
Texas Parks and Wildlife
06.2019 - 08.2019
Honorarium Speaker
Huston-Tillotson University
01.2018 - 01.2018
Researcher
Austin Community Data Coalition
Bachelors of Arts - General Biology
Huston Tilloston University
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