Itzia Salazar
Summary
Proactive and meticulous Laboratory Technician with over six years of experience in the animal sciences sector. Ability to utilize analytical skills and a hardworking mindset to maintain the quality of services and products. Looking for new professional challenges with the opportunity to positively impact laboratory operations and research success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Leader
Pillen Family Farms & DNA Genetics, Saunders
Valparaiso, NE
03.2024 - Current
- Responsible for leading the team in the planning, execution and control of activities.
- Perform dose processing and quality assurance samples for laboratory work.
- Collaborated with research teams to optimize experimental design and data collection methods.
- Take charge of and coordinate quality control of the production flow of new boars, detailing semen quality in the training process.
- Training and coaching of new staff.
Laboratory Technician
Pillen Family Farms & DNA Genetics, Saunders
Valparaiso, NE
02.2019 - 02.2024
- Undertake operated laboratory equipment such as optical microscopes, Automated Sperm Analyzer (IVOS), scales, thermometers, pH meters, etc.
- Streamlined sample processing for faster turnaround times and improved customer satisfaction.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process.
- Kept laboratory supplies prepared by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt.
- Deal with clean and sanitized tools and equipment to maximize sample purity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Medicine
National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)
Faculty Of Higher Studies Cuautitlan07-2014
Associate of Applied Science - Histopathology Technician
National Preparatory School Campus 9
Mexico City07-2007
Skills
- Proficient in managing laboratory operations
- Team leadership
- Collaborative teamwork
- Maintaining compliance with standard operating procedures
- Laboratory sample processing
- Detail-oriented
- Analytical problem-solving
- Critical analysis and task management
- Task prioritization
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Laboratory Leader
Pillen Family Farms & DNA Genetics, Saunders
03.2024 - Current
Laboratory Technician
Pillen Family Farms & DNA Genetics, Saunders
02.2019 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Medicine
National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)
Associate of Applied Science - Histopathology Technician
National Preparatory School Campus 9