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Luz Solorzano-Ortiz

Austin,TX

Summary

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
  • Python, Java, R
  • Scikit-learn
  • NGS Data Analysis

Timeline

Computational Chemistry Research Intern

St. Edward's University
12.2023 - 05.2024

Specimen Processor

Sonic Reference Laboratory
04.2022 - 10.2023

Lab Assistant/Intern

Austin Community College
05.2021 - 08.2021

Clinical Laboratory Assistant

Actalent
12.2020 - 06.2022

B.S. - Bioinformatics

St. Edward's University

A.A.S. - Biotechnology

Austin Community College
Luz Solorzano-Ortiz