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Jazmin Castellon

Revere,MA

Summary

Dedicated professional skillful in sample collection, data recording and instrument calibration. Resourceful and adaptable individual with extensive experience developing and conducting experiments to document results for studies. Comfortable handling complex issues, solving problems with curiosity at the forefront and adjusting to rapidly changing conditions.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Associate- Pharmocology

Akston Biosciences
09.2021 - Current
  • Gathered, arranged, and corrected large amount's of research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
  • Set up equipment, organized inventory and maintained facilities to promote timely and efficient workflows.
  • Helped team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings.
  • Developed and performed ELISA assays on serum acquired from research subjects and clinical trial participants over long-term studies.
  • Reviewed and edited data sets used within the company to ensure accuracy and completeness of information within HIPAA and data privacy guidelines.

Instructor - ABE in English and Spanish

Intergenerational Literacy Program
09.2016 - 08.2021
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers including flexible grouping, scaffolding and differentiation.
  • Facilitated learning with creation of engaging team, written and oral assignments using real- life relevance such as workforce entry and success modules.
  • Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics through continuous and intentional formative assessment.
  • Promoted classroom safety, collaboration and best practices for self and all tutors and staff working with learners.

Process Development Associate

Broad Institute Of MIT And Harvard
11.2020 - 07.2021
  • Evaluated current processes to develop improvement plans to innovate high through-put lab processes while maintaining the highest quality of lab practices.
  • Processed human samples, using RNA extraction and RT-qPCR, to meet production goals as part of the diagnostic COVID-19 testing team.
  • Produced detailed and relevant reports for use in making business decisions.
  • Reviewed internal systems and organized training plans to address areas in need of improvement.

Marine Husbandry Intern

Boston University
07.2019 - 01.2020
  • Fed and maintained tanks of ctenophores for lab use, including the preparation of artemia, logging uncommon phenomena, feeding, and maintenance and set up of the tanks.
  • Collaboratively kept records in an efficient and organized manner while maintaining lines of communication with other research interns for maximum safety and use of research specimens.
  • Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
  • Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.

Data Analyst Intern

Boston University
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Monitored and controlled data upload, checking for successful data import and quality.
  • Attended meetings and presentations to learn project details.
  • Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
  • Processed and recorded data from samples collected in the field such as zooxanthellae counts, chlorophyll content and basic dimensional analysis such as surface area calculations for organic surfaces with a high standard of integrity.
  • Analyzed photographic data of (Acropora) coral lesions and used image analysis software to collect data on the coral and assess its wound healing patterns.
  • Conducted literature reviews of relevant background content including wound healing patterns in specimens to have a basis on which to compare the data collected.

Marine Science Research Apprenticeship

Boston University
09.2018 - 01.2019
  • Documented experiment progress and observations, compiled data and organized findings for analysis.
  • Conducted four different month-long research projects on a variety of marine topics such as local megafauna, ichthyology, genomics and coral reef restoration and resilience both in teams and individually under the guidance and advice of BU professors and PhD candidates.
  • Collected data measurements to attempt to classify Porites coral in three distinct classes using analytical software
  • Attended extensive workshops on species identification in the tropical waters of Belize.
  • Performed extensive literature review for each topic to have fundamental knowledge and a scope of the gaps in current literature.
  • Formulated falsifiable hypotheses and short studies and ethically collected data alongside full-time researchers at field stations.
  • Analyzed data collected and presented it in a statistically significant way using online computation programs such as R along with background knowledge and drawn conclusions to peers and field experts.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Boston University
Boston, MA
01.2020

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Data Operations
  • Lab Operations
  • Technical Writing
  • Experimental Design
  • Evaluate Animal Health
  • Aquatic Animal General Care

Timeline

Research Associate- Pharmocology

Akston Biosciences
09.2021 - Current

Process Development Associate

Broad Institute Of MIT And Harvard
11.2020 - 07.2021

Marine Husbandry Intern

Boston University
07.2019 - 01.2020

Data Analyst Intern

Boston University
01.2019 - 12.2019

Marine Science Research Apprenticeship

Boston University
09.2018 - 01.2019

Instructor - ABE in English and Spanish

Intergenerational Literacy Program
09.2016 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Boston University

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