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Jose Aramburo-Mina

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Experienced laboratory scientist specializing in biochemistry with a strong academic background and over five years of dedicated scientific research and laboratory expertise. Proficient in experiment design, execution, and advanced data analysis techniques. Expertise lies in molecular diagnostics, analytical chemistry, and microbiology. Committed to implementing best practices to ensure quality, reliability, and safety in experimental procedures. Demonstrated ability to thrive in high-pressure laboratory settings while upholding stringent standards.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lab Assistant IV

LabCorp
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.
  • Learned multiple molecular biological techniques.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.

Laboratory Internship Thesis

Chemical Carcinogenesis and Pharmacogenetics Laboratory of the University of Chile
01.2022 - 11.2022
  • Work on association between genetic polymorphisms IL-10, and TNF-α with graft rejection in Chilean patients undergoing renal transplantation treated with cyclosporine
  • Experience in writing, planning, and executing research projects, with successful track record of making significant contributions to scientific literature.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.

PCR Analyst for COVID-19 Samples

Chemical Carcinogenesis and Pharmacogenetics Laboratory of the University of Chile
09.2020 - 12.2021
  • Diagnosis of Covid-19 through PCR involves receiving samples, verifying their codes, and ensuring their suitability for analysis
  • Supporting extraction of RNA from biological samples, preparing, and organizing samples for eventual extraction
  • Analysis and interpretation of positive or negative results, more that 800 samples for day

Laboratory Internship

Endocrinology and Reproductive Biology Laboratory, Clinical Hospital, University of Chile
04.2019 - 12.2019
  • Work on effect of NGF/TRKA Pathway on miR-145 and miRNA overexpression Epithelial Ovarian Cancer Cell Line
  • Worked with various immunocytochemistry and immunohistochemistry techniques, both colorimetric and fluorescence, and used PCR to determine miR-145 levels.

Tutor Private Classes

Grupo Ensena
03.2017 - 12.2019
  • Classes in chemistry, physics, biology, and mathematics.
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
  • Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
  • Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.

Laboratory Internship

Virology Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile
08.2018 - 10.2018
  • Work on cell culture, media preparation, plate handling and expansion.
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.

Education

Bachelor's degree - Biochemistry

University of Chile
Santiago, Chile
01.2020

Skills

  • Active listening
  • Scientific Research
  • Problem-Solving
  • Team Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail
  • Good Laboratory Practice
  • Research Methods
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Compliance and Safety
  • Organization Skills
  • Quality Control
  • Test Results Interpretation

Certification

  • Intermediate Certification in Chemistry, 05/01/23, Undergraduate Studies at the Faculty of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, this diploma is awarded for successfully fulfilling the requirements to obtain the Intermediate Certification in Chemistry
  • Certificate of Participation in the 'University Laboratories Network' Initiative, 02/01/21, Ministry of Science, Technology, Knowledge, and Innovation in conjunction with the Ministry of Health, Government of Chile
  • Driver's License, 2022

Data analysis skills

  • R programming language
  • GraphPad
  • IBM SPSS
  • Stata

Laboratory techniques

  • Cell culture: manipulation and plate expansion.
  • Chromatographic, HPLC and GC.
  • DNA/RNA extraction and purification.
  • Genotyping.
  • Immunocytochemistry and immunohistochemistry, both colorimetric and fluorescence.
  • Immunoassay.
  • Operation of optical and fluorescence microscopes.
  • PCR, including conventional PCR, qPCR, and reverse transcription (RT-PCR).
  • Spectrophotometry.
  • Western Blot

Publications

  • NGF/TRKA Decrease miR-145-5p Levels in Epithelial Ovarian Cancer Cells, International journal of molecular sciences, 10/16/20, Garrido, M. P., Torres, I., Avila, A., Chnaiderman, J., Valenzuela-Valderrama, M., Aramburo, J., Oróstica, L., Durán-Jara, E., Lobos-Gonzalez, L., Romero, C., https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms21207657
  • Smartphone screen testing, a novel prediagnostic method to identify SARS-CoV-2 infectious individuals, eLife, 06/22/22, Young, R. M., Solis, C. J., Barriga-Fehrman, A., Abogabir, C., Thadani, A. R., Labarca, M., Bustamante, E., Tapia, C. V., Sarda, A. G., Sepulveda, F., Pozas, N., Cerpa, L. C., Lavanderos, M. A., Varela, N. M., Santibañez, A., Sandino, A. M., Reyes-Lopez, F., Dixon, G., Quiñones, L. A., https://doi.org/10.7554/eLife.70333

Timeline

Lab Assistant IV

LabCorp
06.2024 - 08.2024

Laboratory Internship Thesis

Chemical Carcinogenesis and Pharmacogenetics Laboratory of the University of Chile
01.2022 - 11.2022

PCR Analyst for COVID-19 Samples

Chemical Carcinogenesis and Pharmacogenetics Laboratory of the University of Chile
09.2020 - 12.2021

Laboratory Internship

Endocrinology and Reproductive Biology Laboratory, Clinical Hospital, University of Chile
04.2019 - 12.2019

Laboratory Internship

Virology Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile
08.2018 - 10.2018

Tutor Private Classes

Grupo Ensena
03.2017 - 12.2019

Bachelor's degree - Biochemistry

University of Chile

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