Marcela Medrano-Mitchell
Kansas City,KS
Summary
Proficient Laboratory Assistant skilled in animal handling, immunohistochemistry, tissue culture, and genotypic procedures. Proactive and resourceful with advanced understanding of lab operations and dedication to the field.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Research Assistant
KU Medical Center
2021.01 - Current
- Focused research efforts to studying ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) and identifying biomarkers that can tell us what patients are at higher risk of this progressing to invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC).
Laboratory Assistant
KU Medical Center
2016.08 - 2022.08
- The project in this lab was to identify certain genotypes associated with Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Certified Animal Handler
- Successfully completed procedures for making RNA and DNA
Call Center Customer Service Representative
Centrinex
2019.11 - 2021.01
- Answered customer questions and concerns about their loan through different online lending companies and set up their payments during 8am-5pm hour shifts.
Line Cook
Panera Bread
2017.01 - 2019.10
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality dishes in a timely manner.
Lifeguard
Sylvester Powell Jr. Community Center
2016.05 - 2016.08
- Ensured swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring pool area and enforcing rules.
Cinemark Crew
Cinemark Theaters
2014.06 - 2016.01
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing friendly and efficient service at the register.
- Contributed to increased sales by upselling menu items and promoting special offers.
- Maintained high-quality food preparation standards, adhering to company guidelines for safety and cleanliness.
Education
Liberal Arts - Associate of Science -
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KS05.2023
High School Diploma -
Sumner Academy of Arts And Science
Kansas City, KS05.2016
Skills
- Histology: Paraffin embedding, sectioning, immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry, immunocytochemistry
- Imaging: Fluorescent
- Cell culture: maintaining cell cultures, counting cells
- Excellent pipetting skills
- ELISA Techniques
- Trained Animal Handler
- Trained on autoclaving procedures
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Great attention to details
- Responsible and reliable
- Able to work under little supervision
- Proficient on Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Honors and Scholarships
· Presidential, Merit Based Scholarship at KCKCC - 2016-2018
· Academic Letter, 3.5 GPA or higher for three consecutive semesters - 2014
· 3rd place trophy at the 1st Rocky Mountain Mexican Folkloric Dance Competition - 2013
· Varsity Letter in swimming - 2012
· Straight A’s Certificate - 2011
Volunteer Experience
- Processed laboratory tests and prepared samples to be sent out for testing at the KU student run free clinic JayDoc
- Biomedical Research, breast cancer shadowing, Dr. Cheng lab
- Translated from English to Spanish and vice versa for the Kansas City KS Public Schools District at Family Advocacy Day
- Cleaned homes for KU students in Lawrence, Kansas
- Babysat children after school and during school vacations
Publications
- Transcriptome analysis reveals differences in cell cycle, growth and migration related genes that distinguish fibroblasts derived from pre-invasive and invasive breast cancer, Fang WB, Medrano M, Cote P, Portsche M, Rao V, Hong Y, Behbod F, Knapp JR, Bloomer C, Noel-Macdonnell J, Cheng N, Front Oncol, 04/06/2023, 13, 10.3389/fonc.2023.1130911, 37091166, PMC10118028
- Breast tumor derived CCL2 promotes skeletal muscle atrophy through CCR2 dependent mechanisms, Nadia Alissa, Wei Bin Fang, Marcela Medrano, Nick Bergeron, Qingting Hu, John Thyfault, Jill Hamilton Reeves, Cory Berkland, Nikki Cheng, Under Review
References
- Nikki Cheng, PhD, Professor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, ncheng@kumc.edu
- Diana Acevedo, PhD, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Developmental Neurobiology, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, Memphis, TN, dacevedo@stjude.org, 913.912.2458
Timeline
Laboratory Research Assistant
KU Medical Center
2021.01 - Current
Call Center Customer Service Representative
Centrinex
2019.11 - 2021.01
Line Cook
Panera Bread
2017.01 - 2019.10
Laboratory Assistant
KU Medical Center
2016.08 - 2022.08
Lifeguard
Sylvester Powell Jr. Community Center
2016.05 - 2016.08
Cinemark Crew
Cinemark Theaters
2014.06 - 2016.01
Liberal Arts - Associate of Science -
Kansas City Kansas Community College
High School Diploma -
Sumner Academy of Arts And Science
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