Jose David Valles
Miami
Summary
Bilingual biochemistry B.S. graduate from the University of Florida with expertise in phlebotomy techniques. Skilled in providing supplemental instruction and conducting valuable undergraduate research. Proficient in both English and Spanish, bringing a diverse skill set to any team.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist and Laboratory Assistant
HCA FL North Florida Hospital
08.2024 - Current
- Help nurses and doctors with blood specimen collections.
- Assist doctors when ordering the correct tests and ensuring patients’ laboratory needs are fulfilled.
- Assist medical laboratory technicians by processing and preparing samples.
- Provide high-quality patient care.
Research Intern
Dr. Martinez Lab, University of Florida
08.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: College of Dentistry, Oral Biology Department. Website:
- https://luis-r-martinez-lab.org/
- Projects: Elucidating Cryptococcus neoformans mechanisms of invasion and colonization.
Chemistry Tutor
Miami Dade College
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Serves as a role model and motivates students to achieve and assist with their academic needs.
- Provides academic support to students across 6 course levels.
- Attends required department meetings and regularly interfaces with chemistry faculty.
Volunteer and Foster Parent
Miami-Dade Animal Services
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Earned: 150+ community service hours
Education
B.S. - Chemistry with a concentration in Biochemistry, Minor: Pathogenesis
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida08.2025
Associate of Arts - Chemistry
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL08-2023
Technical Certificate - Phlebotomy
Miami Dade College
Miami, Florida07.2023
Skills
- Team leadership
- Biochemistry Lab
- Laboratory protocol
- Expanse Software
- Instruction/tutoring
- Phlebotomy
Certification
- Miami Dade College, Miami, Florida, Phlebotomy Technician (More than 100 venipunctures), 04/01/23, Clinicals at Jackson Memorial Hospital, Emergency Room (50h)
- American Heart Association, Miami, Florida, CPR-Basic Life Support Provider, 01/01/23, 01/31/25
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Phlebotomist and Laboratory Assistant
HCA FL North Florida Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Research Intern
Dr. Martinez Lab, University of Florida
08.2023 - Current
Chemistry Tutor
Miami Dade College
08.2022 - 06.2023
Volunteer and Foster Parent
Miami-Dade Animal Services
06.2022 - 12.2022
B.S. - Chemistry with a concentration in Biochemistry, Minor: Pathogenesis
University of Florida
Associate of Arts - Chemistry
Miami Dade College
Technical Certificate - Phlebotomy
Miami Dade College
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