Jordyn Diaz
Kissimmee
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, meeting strict deadlines and adjusting to rapidly changing conditions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician
UCF Biomedical Engineering
08.2024 - Current
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures involving the creation of cap gel and creating various chemical solutions for the experiments.
- Mosquito colony maintenance involving blood feeding, collecting eggs, rearing larvae colonies, observing the health of the colonies and eggs,
- Assisting in air conditioning projects by conditioning and packing tubes, assist in setting up conditioning room to collect data, and assisting in making accurate calculations for spiking Tenax samples.
Laboratory Technician IV
FDACS Division of Animal Industry
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Conducted various bacteriology/mycology identification methods through the use of various practices and tools involving MALDI-TOF, agar plates, anti microbial susceptibility tests, and microscopy gram staining process.
- Cross trained in the Necropsy Department and assisted in animal dissection, sanitizing the lab, and pathological issues inside animals.
- Worked with various scientific tools such as biosafety cabinets, BIOMIC, Nephelometer, CO2 incubators, and microscopes.
Laboratory Technician
University of Florida Entomology Urban Lab
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Performed testing and quality control using laboratory procedures and instrumentation to test the effects of growth inhibitors for mosquitoes.
- Assist in Aedes egypti mosquito and ant colony maintenance and rearing.
- Performed serial dilutions and compile data for FDACS replica experiments with WHO rearing protocol.
Laboratory Technician
University of Florida Entomology BRE Lab
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Assisted in insect colony maintenance and rearing for future projects.
- Identification and displaying of insects for Florida First Detector and Florida Master Gardener.
- Nuisance insect scouting in farms and collect/compile data for graduate student experiments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Plant Sciences
The University of Florida
Gainesville, FL04.2022
Associate of Arts -
The College of Central Florida
Ocala, FL05.2018
Skills
Laboratory safety protocols
Sample Preparation
Microscopy techniques
Lab result interpretation
Hazardous waste management
Specimen Collection
Attention to Detail
Documentation And Reporting
Team Collaboration
Work Planning and Prioritization
Chemical Reagent Preparation
Lab equipment maintenance
Interpersonal and written communication
Accomplishments
- Managed to create the most insect colonies on standby for the entomology labs that caters to many graduate students.
- Documented and resolved inaccurate temperature readings which led to correct and accurate temperature readings for lab equipment.
- Collaborated with team of 4 in the development of a new protocol for the care and maintenance of insect colonies.
Hobbies
I love to read during my spare time within the day, in particular about literature involving microbiology, drawing, listening to music, and exploring nature whenever I have time to do so.
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
UCF Biomedical Engineering
08.2024 - Current
Laboratory Technician IV
FDACS Division of Animal Industry
06.2023 - 03.2024
Laboratory Technician
University of Florida Entomology Urban Lab
07.2022 - 11.2022
Laboratory Technician
University of Florida Entomology BRE Lab
06.2021 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science - General Plant Sciences
The University of Florida
Associate of Arts -
The College of Central Florida
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