Detail-oriented biotechnology professional with a strong foundation in laboratory techniques and data analysis. Passionate about leveraging data science tools to extract meaningful insights from biological data.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Computational Chemistry Research Intern
St. Edward's University
12.2023 - 05.2024
Investigated the interaction between known and unknown mutated SARS-CoV-2 M-pro protein and different upcoming ligands
Utilized computational methods, including molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulation
Analyzed changes in Gibbs energy to assess potential impacts on drug efficacy
Contributed to the identification of novel inhibitors with promising anti-SARS-CoV-2 activity
Data visualization and deep learning modeling of mutated protein-ligand interactions for the purpose of better predicting drug dosage efficacy against SARS COV 2
Specimen Processor
Sonic Reference Laboratory
04.2022 - 10.2023
Processed and logged samples for testing
Identified and resolved sample issues
Followed SOPs, GLPs, and CLIA guidelines
Clinical Laboratory Assistant
Actalent
12.2020 - 06.2022
Processed biohazard samples
Integrated rapid workflow changes
Archived samples and created solutions
Lab Assistant/Intern
Austin Community College
05.2021 - 08.2021
Conducted DNA extraction and analysis
Researched algae and moth species
Categorized algae and moth species
Education
B.S. - Bioinformatics
St. Edward's University
01.2025
A.A.S. - Biotechnology
Austin Community College
Austin, TX
08.2021
Skills
DNA/RNA extraction
Vector transformation
Chromatography
Gel electrophoresis
PCR/QPCR/RT-PCR
CHO cell maintenance
Protein by-product harvesting
Bradford/ELISA/Western Blot
Data cleaning, pre processing, visualization and interpretation