Lupita Hernandez
Temecula,CA
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
California State University of Long Beach
08.2023 - Current
- Provided instructional support to students during General Chemistry laboratory sessions and recitation sessions, guiding them through experimental procedures, problem-solving strategies, and core chemistry concepts.
- Reinforced laboratory safety by monitoring student compliance with PPE and chemical handling procedures.
- Assisted faculty with grading lab reports and maintaining accurate records of student performance.
Graduate Researcher for Dr. Jason Schwans
California State University of Long Beach
01.2022 - Current
- Optimized protein expression and purification processes for the cholinesterase family and variants.
- Studied the kinetic parameters of butyrylcholinesterase and acetylcholinesterase inhibition to explore therapeutic approaches for Alzheimer's disease.
- Executed mutagenesis and structural studies to investigate essential interactions for selective inhibition.
- Applied thermodynamics to analyze catalytic efficiency.
Graduate Assistant
California State University of Long Beach
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Completed training that aids personal and general safety, and safe handling of chemicals.
- Assisted with lab maintenance, including preparing various solutions and performing equipment maintenance.
- Assisted biochemistry faculty with grading assignments and provided feedback to support student growth.
- Collaborated with instructors to reinforce course material.
- Held office hours to provide academic support, assisting students with molecular mechanisms, metabolic pathways, and enzyme kinetics.
Medical Assistant Supervisor
The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Assisted patients in scheduling appointments.
- Gathered and stored medical records.
- Assisted front office staff in completing projects promptly.
- Assisted providers and nurses in collecting specimen samples and administering medication.
Patient Care Assistant
Robard Bionics, Inc.
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Followed up with patients, home health, and skilled nursing facilities.
- Obtained vitals and documented results.
- Verified insurance information, updated, and filed patients’ medical records.
- Provided geriatric care through assisting prosthetists and patients with prostheses and fittings.
Clinical Medical Assistant
Rady Children’s Primary Care
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Prepared patients for exams and assisted with clinical procedures.
- Maintained a sterile environment, checked vitals, and recorded assessments.
- Collected specimens for laboratory and administered medications as directed by the physician.
Education
Master of Science - Biochemistry
California State University
Long BeachBachelor of Science - Biology, Chemistry Minor
California State University
Long Beach12.2016
Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) -
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA06-2016
Skills
- Cell culture
- Protein purification
- Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
- Gel electrophoresis analysis
- Chromatography
- Spectrophotometry applications
- Enzyme kinetics studies
- Data Analysis
- Scientific software: Chimera, KaleidaGraph, Microsoft Office
Community Involvement
- Bienvenidos Community Health Clinics - Adopted families facing financial hardships to provide them with basic needs such as clothes, shoes, and school supplies. Helped raise funds for activities and programs to support housing and mental health services.
- UCLA Health (MEDPEP)- Helped individuals and families develop access to health resources, including insurance, food, care, and education. Promoted local health needs and awareness. Assisted with vision exams, checked vitals and provided first-aid kits.
Responsible Conduct in Research Training
- Research Misconduct and Policies to Handle Misconduct
- Responsible Authorship and Publication
- Secure and Ethical Data Use
- Mentor/Mentee
- Data Acquisition and Analysis, Laboratory Tools, Recordkeeping Practices
- Ethical Issues in the Publication Process
- Research Misconduct
Research Interests
- Cancer Biology
- Molecular Biology
- Structural Biology
- Enzymology
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
American Sign Language
Elementary
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
California State University of Long Beach
08.2023 - Current
Graduate Assistant
California State University of Long Beach
08.2022 - 05.2023
Graduate Researcher for Dr. Jason Schwans
California State University of Long Beach
01.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant Supervisor
The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation
11.2020 - 01.2022
Patient Care Assistant
Robard Bionics, Inc.
03.2018 - 03.2020
Clinical Medical Assistant
Rady Children’s Primary Care
01.2017 - 03.2018
Master of Science - Biochemistry
California State University
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Chemistry Minor
California State University
Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) -
San Diego State University