Adept at DNA sequencing specifically in Sanger and Next Gen sequencing. With a strong understanding of laboratory equipment operation, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician II
Azenta Life Sciences
07.2022 - Current
Customer Service Experience: Handling customer concerns via telephone and email.
Assist with VIP accounts, daily workflow, and recurring tasks.
Assist in the development and maintenance of laboratory SOPs, improving process efficiency and consistency.
Strictly follow SOPs on sample handling, documenting, and project processing.
Maintain detail records of test results for review by supervisors or other personnel as required.
Provid technical support and training to new laboratory personnel and interns, enhancing team skills and performance.
Maintain and calibrated laboratory equipment, including spectrophotometers, centrifuges, and pH meters to ensure accurate results.
Assist in the troubleshooting and repair of laboratory equipment, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous operation.
Oversee quality control of key reagents and primers.
Analysis of Sequences Using Software.
Prepare test samples and obtain and record test data in accordance with standards.
Laboratory Technician I
Azenta Life Sciences
05.2021 - 07.2022
Customer Service Experience: Handling customer concerns via email in a professional manner.
Strictly follow SOPs on sample handling, documenting, and project processing
Sort incoming samples and wash labware.
Maintain a clean lab space.
Biohazard Collection and Packaging.
Implement and adhered to laboratory safety protocols, including the proper disposal of hazardous materials.
Utilize aseptic techniques to prevent contamination and ensure the integrity of samples and cultures.
Cashier / Cook / Shift Leader
Carl's Jr.
08.2014 - 05.2021
Safe Bookkeeping.
Learn roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
Operate cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.($300-$1200)
Leading shifts - providing a positive work environment for crew, ensuring positive workflow, and daily goals were met
Experience with Inventory Work - (checking for variances in inventory, data and bookkeeping)
Customer Service handled customer concerns with urgency and respect.
Follow the company's SOP on food handling.
Answer customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
Train new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
Maintain cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
Seasonal Warehouse Associate
Amazon
11.2020 - 01.2021
Stow packages
Working in fast paced environment
Receive merchandise into warehouse, relocate products using forklifts and pallet jacks and process orders for shipment.
Pack boxes and stock using organizational guidelines.
Communicate effectively with team members on matters related to work assignments.
Store items in orderly and accessible manner in warehouse tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas.
Collaborate with team members to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Cellular & Molecular Biology
California State University of San Marcos
Skills
Nutrient Agar plate Organism Isolation
Making Agar Plates
Staining Techniques
Bacteria Quantification & Identification
Rolling Circle Replication
Media preparation for DNA Preps
DNA Sequencing
CRISPR-CAS 9 gene editing
DNA Isolations & Purification w/ Enzymes
Formation and Duplication of DNA Plasmids
TA cloning
DNA Preps
Making & QC of important Reagents
Routine Machine Maintenance
Making & Diluting Primers
DNA Sanger Sequencing
Next Gen Sequencing (Plasmid EZ)
Restriction Digest Reactions w/ Enzymes
Leadership
Communication
Critical Thinker
Excel
Word
PowerPoint
Minitab
SeqMan Pro
PCR techniques
Gel electrophoresis
Microscopy techniques
Western blotting
Laboratory safety protocols
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Laboratory Technician II
Azenta Life Sciences
07.2022 - Current
Laboratory Technician I
Azenta Life Sciences
05.2021 - 07.2022
Seasonal Warehouse Associate
Amazon
11.2020 - 01.2021
Cashier / Cook / Shift Leader
Carl's Jr.
08.2014 - 05.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Cellular & Molecular Biology