Ivana Diaz
Hightstown,NJ
Summary
Scientist with a strong background in biochemical research and assay development, specializing in in-vitro ADME assays. Proven ability to collaborate across teams, enhancing lab workflow efficiency and ensuring accurate results. Knowledgeable in analytical techniques such as mass spectrometry, contributing to timely project completions and impactful research initiatives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Scientist I
Wuxi AppTec
Cranbury, NJ
02.2026 - Current
- Perform routine in vitro ADME assays, laboratory techniques, and procedures independently
- Acquired proficiency in performing various in vitro ADME assays, enhancing technical knowledge in DMPK, including ADME, PK, metabolism, and bioanalysis.
- Adhered to acceptance criteria for ADME assays to ensure quality standards.
- Deliver accurate results on assigned tasks within or ahead of the expected timeframe.
- Have a full understanding of the study and method; troubleshoot unexpected results.
- Perform and review routine and more complex calculations, tabulate and record results.
- Prepare accurate data summaries without supervision.
- Prepare accurate reports of scientific experiments without supervision.
- Clarified task expectations and outcomes through direct communication with team leads to ensure alignment on project goals.
- Maintained high standards of technical accuracy in scientific research tasks.
- Contributed to writing and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), proposing practical changes to improve workflow efficiency.
Associate Scientist II
Wuxi AppTec
Cranbury, NJ
02.2023 - 02.2026
- Validates analytical methods to support stability testing of drug compounds for IND-level studies and pre-clinical.
- Prepared data summaries and authored reports for regulatory submissions, contributing to compliance and project advancement.
- Delivered accurate results on assigned tasks, ensuring timely completion to meet project deadlines.
- Under minimal supervision, performs routine laboratory techniques and more difficult procedures with limited supervision.
- Thorough understanding of study and method; troubleshooting unexpected results.
- Is proficient in sample preparation, sample processing, and sample analysis, and has completed training on routine scientific analytical validation techniques.
- Participates in writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and suggests practical changes.
- Maintains research notebooks in a well-organized manner. All necessary documentation is recorded.
Senior Laboratory Specialist
Infinity Biologix
Piscataway, NJ
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Processing human blood, plasma, and serum samples through LIMS database and following all SOPs, NIH, and HIPAA regulations to ensure sample integrity and traceability.
- Performed collection and analysis of PBMC layer to meet client specifications, utilizing automated cell counting techniques.
- Coordinated transfer of samples into permanent LN tank storage per client requests, utilizing LIMS and work dewars to maintain sample quality and integrity.
- Executed sample transfers to temporary LN tanks for cryopreservation of cell lines, adhering to all safety protocols to preserve sample integrity.
- Maintained sterile, organized work area in cGMP regulated lab, practicing GDP and GxLP to ensure compliance during blood sample processing.
- Writing ER reports, to adhere to CAPA protocols, if there is a human or systemic error that causes a deviation from the SOP.
- Position requires attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to work at a fast pace under high to moderate stress.
Sales Associate
Helzberg Diamonds
Woodbridge, NJ
12.2018 - 11.2022
- Collaborated with team members to achieve monthly sales targets.
- Assisted customers with product selection and facilitated sales transactions.
- Followed up with customers via phone and email to maintain high customer service standards.
- Demonstrated high responsibility in customer service roles.
DNA Extractions Laboratory Technician
Infinity Biologix
Piscataway, NJ
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Working in a cGMP regulated lab environment, keeping a clean, organized work area, and practicing GDP, GxLP to perform DNA/RNA extraction on human saliva and nasopharyngeal swab samples for COVID-19 Project.
- The main objective is to prep human saliva and nasopharyngeal swab samples for molecular qPCR analysis, utilizing a variety of automated laboratory equipment such as PerkinElmer Chemagen 360, G3 Janus workstation, and Integra Pipetting machine.
- Collaborated with qPCR team to test human saliva samples for COVID-19 positivity.
- Processed human saliva and nasopharyngeal swab samples through PD database, establishing chain of custody to ensure sample integrity and traceability.
- Adhered to OSHA, EPA, and REHS safety protocols to maintain traceability, accountability, and reproducibility in lab procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry With A Concentration in Biochemistry
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ05-2020
Skills
- Assay Development
- Analytical chemistry
- Pharmaceutical analysis
- Analytical validation
- Data analysis
- Data interpretation and troubleshooting
- Experimental design
- Chromatographic techniques
- Mass spectrometry
- Protein purification
- Laboratory Process Optimization
- Laboratory safety
- Quality assurance
- Regulatory compliance
- Compliance documentation
- Clinical trials
- Biochemical Research
- Problem-solving
- Statistical analysis
- Team leadership
- Problem-solving
Hobbies and Interests
- Exploring distant lands
- Capturing moments
- Dancing
- Watching football and baseball
Timeline
Scientist I
Wuxi AppTec
02.2026 - Current
Associate Scientist II
Wuxi AppTec
02.2023 - 02.2026
Senior Laboratory Specialist
Infinity Biologix
08.2021 - 12.2022
DNA Extractions Laboratory Technician
Infinity Biologix
08.2020 - 08.2021
Sales Associate
Helzberg Diamonds
12.2018 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry With A Concentration in Biochemistry
Monmouth University