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Kyra Flores

Arvada,CO

Summary

Knowledgeable about research areas and study procedures. Enthusiastic about setting up and carrying out wide array of studies. Diligent, industrious and efficient in handling minute details with methodical approaches to gain insights into biotechnology.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

CQV Engineer II

PSC Biotech
05.2022 - Current

Rhyz Analytical Laboratories

  • Prepared IOQ protocols per client requirements and began execution for 11 stability chambers

Gates Biomanufacturing Facility

  • Performed preventative maintenance to keep tools and equipment functional.
  • Acted as system owner and subject matter expert of CTUs for Facilities team by troubleshooting functionality errors and coordinated investigations
  • Trained and mentored competent and flexible workforce to meet project needs and promote positive work environment.

Immunity Bio

  • Addressed deviations with QA and manufacturing engineer by implementing various root cause analysis methods
  • Verified TFF functionality by running sequences and pressure tests using water for injection

BnBuilders

  • Served as main point of contact for CQV teams and subcontractors, effectively communicated and coordinated efforts to ensure compliance with project requirements
  • Led daily meetings between CQV teams mechanical and electrical subcontractors to track progress, generate action items, and prioritize tasks based on client’s timeline
  • Optimized turnover of 18,500 documents by training employees and subcontractors on use of Quality Management System, GDP, document procurement and generation
  • Supported resolution of software issues for clients and ensured effective solutions were provided

Research Associate

LightDeck Diagnostics
05.2021 - 05.2022
  • Conducted QC testing on Serology and Antigen assays on regular basis
  • Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
  • Closed out CAPA and transferred protein labeling process to manufacturing by training formulations team
  • Set up equipment, organized inventory and maintained facilities.
  • Designed and conducted experiments in collaboration with Chief Technology Officer to evaluate instrument performance
  • Translated CSLI guidelines to plan stability testing for LightDeck products
  • Collaborated with Scientist to statistically prove equivalence using Graph Pad Prism.
  • Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.

Teaching Assistant

Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering Lab
01.2021 - 05.2021

Identified Autoclave maintenance issues and wrote a monthly cleaning procedure that was utilized by three research labs

  • Disseminated molecular laboratory techniques and concepts to 32 students and monitored their safety while using bio- hazardous materials
  • Identified and applied efficient practices for lab protocols

Research Assistant

Jacot Lab for Pediatric Regenerative Medicine
02.2019 - 01.2021
  • Trained on aseptic technique within sterile hoods for Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC)
  • Conducted ELISAs and investigated issues related to non-specific binding
  • Funded project with grant, actively studied related literature and presented on immunogenic potential of decellularized tissues to BMES and CU Denver research symposiums

Education

Bachelor of Science - Bioengineering

University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, CO
05.2021

Skills

  • Continuous Improvement Projects
  • Procedure Modification
  • Production Design
  • Technical Writing

Publication

"Chemokine-induced PBMC and subsequent MSC migration toward decellularized heart valve tissue,"
Cardiovascular Engineering and Technology, January 2021
Performed the decellularization of porcine heart valves and loaded the tissue with cytokines. Three authors
contributed to this manuscript.

Timeline

CQV Engineer II

PSC Biotech
05.2022 - Current

Research Associate

LightDeck Diagnostics
05.2021 - 05.2022

Teaching Assistant

Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering Lab
01.2021 - 05.2021

Research Assistant

Jacot Lab for Pediatric Regenerative Medicine
02.2019 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Science - Bioengineering

University of Colorado Denver
Kyra Flores