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Marcela Tinajero Ojeda

El Paso,TX

Summary

Researcher with more than four years of experience in behavioral testing, tissue processing, data analysis, and peer training. Performed histology procedures and data entry on more than 200 specimens aiding in laboratory research. Seeking to expand my knowledge in the professional field and make a positive impact.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Content Moderator

Teleperformance
El Paso, TX
03.2024 - Current
  • Monitored user-generated content for violations of community standards.
  • Reviewed content for compliance with internal policies and procedures.
  • Provided guidance and support to new moderators in order to ensure high quality standards are met.

Customer Service

The Shack Wings & Brew
El Paso, TX
07.2022 - 03.2024

Server

  • Friendly customer service, professional committed to providing high-quality service and developing customer relationships.
  • Responsible for managing customer expectations in delivering superior levels of service.
  • Achieve customer loyalty by demonstrating empathy, transparency, and consistency.
  • Mixology, customer service, and efficient speed performance.

Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX
03.2020 - 01.2023

Undergraduate Research Assistant II

  • Performed laboratory experiments in accordance with established protocols.
  • Cultivated research skills to learn how to handle independent assignments.
  • Prepared reports, presentations and articles using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
  • Created graphs, spreadsheets and presentation slides to help researchers present findings.
  • Organized, labeled and stored study specimens.
  • Developed and maintained spreadsheets.
  • Kept lab space and equipment clean to prevent contamination with hazardous substances.
  • Project: Developing a preclinical/translational model for the study of mood-related illnesses
  • Mentors: Dr. Bruce S. Cushing; Dr. Sergio Iñiguez

Life Science Summer Undergraduate Research Program

University of Minnesota Medical Center
Minneapolis, MN
06.2021 - 08.2021

Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Attended workshops related to research methodology and design.
  • Participated in weekly team meetings with other researchers discussing project progress and results.
  • Assisted in designing experiments to test hypotheses related to the project objectives.
  • Reviewed existing literature on a given topic to develop theoretical frameworks.
  • Researched best practices for collecting, analyzing, interpreting data.
  • Prepared documents such as PowerPoint presentations summarizing findings.
  • Document production data including cycle time, reject rate, scrap rate.
  • Project: Astrocyte and Astrocytic CD38 Characterization in chronic opioid Administration.
  • Mentor: Dr. Alonso Guedes

Summer Research Internship (PERSIST)

The University Of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX
06.2019 - 08.2019

Undergraduate Research Intern

  • Conducted literature reviews to inform research projects.
  • Prepared presentations summarizing findings from research experiments.
  • Managed laboratory equipment necessary for conducting research experiments.
  • Attended seminars and workshops related to current topics in the field of study.
  • Participated in team-based problem solving activities related to the overall goal of the project.
  • Researched existing literature and summarized key findings, performing searches to resolve specific questions.
  • Project: Estrogen receptor alpha mRNA expression in the medial amygdala of male prairie voles
  • Mentor: Dr. Bruce S. Cushing

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences, Biomedical Concentration

The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX
07.2023

Skills

  • Animal Handling
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Animal Perfusion/Fixation
  • Behavioral Testing
  • Brain Sectioning
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Immunofluorescence
  • RNAScope® (in situ hybridization)
  • Confocal Microscopy
  • MS - Word, Excel and Powerpoint
  • Fluent in oral and written Spanish and English (Bilingual)
  • Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Organizational Skills

Specialized Coursework

  • Introduction to Neuroscience PSYC
  • Genetics BIOL
  • Histology BIOL
  • General Experimental Psychology PSYC
  • Genetic, Environment, and Evolution: Animal Behavior BIOL
  • Topics in Biology: Bioinformatics
  • Psychobiology PSYC
  • Mammalian Physiology BIOL

Timeline

Social Content Moderator

Teleperformance
03.2024 - Current

Customer Service

The Shack Wings & Brew
07.2022 - 03.2024

Life Science Summer Undergraduate Research Program

University of Minnesota Medical Center
06.2021 - 08.2021

Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement

The University of Texas at El Paso
03.2020 - 01.2023

Summer Research Internship (PERSIST)

The University Of Texas At El Paso
06.2019 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences, Biomedical Concentration

The University of Texas At El Paso
Marcela Tinajero Ojeda