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Irania Figueroa

El Paso,TX

Summary

Skilled scientist with strong focus on problem solving, research, and record keeping. Known for effective team collaboration, adaptability, and dependability. Passionate about continuous learning about animals and caring for their needs. Committed to teaching others of the need to care for wild animals and their ecosystems.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Scientist

MycoTechnology
02.2021 - 11.2023
  • Prepared 70 different types of demo samples ranging from meat analogues, dairy analogues, baked goods, snacks, RTMs and RTDs.
  • Developed product formulas for plant-based ice cream, meat analogues, and supplements.
  • Conducted customer meetings on regular basis providing technical expertise and guidance on our ingredient usage.
  • Conducted and participated in sensory tests for various in-house products twice a week.
  • Created systems for lab organization, ordered supplies, maintained inventory.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to drive research innovation and discovery.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict timelines, ensuring timely progress across all initiatives.

QA Technician

MycoTechnology
09.2019 - 02.2021
  • Preformed routine quality test analysis on raw materials, fermentation, and finished products.
  • Performed inspections and annual audits of lab and
    manufacturing environment to ensure procedures are
    complaint.
  • Prepared mycelium starter liquid cultures and kept reports it's development across time.
  • Communicated quality data reports to Production and
    Engineering departments.
  • Maintained comprehensive knowledge of relevant industry regulations and standards, ensuring compliance throughout the QA process.
  • Created SOPs of new QA procedures to support future training.

NSF Undergraduate Research Intern

University Of Texas At El Paso
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Analyzed bacterial and fungal diversity/density of species in the rhizosphere found under four different types of desert plants.
  • Conducted 10 weeks of independent research involving intensive field work and laboratory research.
  • Maintained detailed lab notebooks documenting all microbiology experimental procedures, observations, and analyses conducted throughout the internship period.
  • Presented data and results in a poster presentation at COURI Summer Symposium.

Lab Technician

University Of Texas At El Paso
10.2017 - 08.2018
  • Utilized various laboratory methodologies and techniques to extract DNA from Arctic grasses
  • Ran an agarose gel to view if the extraction was
    successful
  • Worked predominantly independently without much supervision.
  • Maintained a safe and organized laboratory environment, adhering to strict safety protocols.
  • Maintained documentation on DNA extractions performed in lab.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences, Ecology And Evolution

The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX
01-2018

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Assistant Scientist

MycoTechnology
02.2021 - 11.2023

QA Technician

MycoTechnology
09.2019 - 02.2021

NSF Undergraduate Research Intern

University Of Texas At El Paso
05.2018 - 08.2018

Lab Technician

University Of Texas At El Paso
10.2017 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences, Ecology And Evolution

The University of Texas At El Paso

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