Maria Paula Romero
Galveston,TX
Summary
Experienced with managing laboratory workflows and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of laboratory equipment and procedures to optimize operational efficiency. Strong understanding of team dynamics and effective communication, ensuring seamless collaboration and high performance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Administrator
Admiral Illingworth Naval Academy
Guayaquil, Ecuador
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Provided assistance in laboratory practices across the fields of biology, microbiology, chemistry, and environmental systems.
- Supervised and mentored students in the preparation of experimental monographs for the International Baccalaureate program.
- Streamlined inventory management, resulting in reduced waste and cost savings for the lab.
- Coordinated laboratory staff schedules to ensure optimal coverage during peak hours.
- Implemented quality control measures to identify areas for improvement in lab operations, leading to increased accuracy in test results.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulations and ensured that all laboratory practices adhered to safety standards.
- Managed budgets and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with institutional guidelines.
Laboratory Technician
Yachay University of Technology and Experimental Research
Urcuqui, Ecuador
11.2019 - 09.2021
- Maintain an inventory of laboratory equipment.
- Manage the laboratory network.
- Monitor the operational status of equipment, troubleshoot issues, and report any damage
- Assist with laboratory practices, projects, and thesis work.
- Conduct research and apply laboratory techniques, including basic microbiology, DNA extraction, nucleic acid quantification, agarose gel electrophoresis, PCR, and SDSPAGE.
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Conducted routine equipment maintenance, ensuring optimal performance and reducing downtime.
- Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.
- Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.
Biomedical assistant
EOS SA
Guayaquil, Ecuador
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Provide support for the preventive and corrective maintenance of anesthesia machines, sterilizers, X-ray machines, tomography equipment, MRI scanners, multiparameter monitors, electrocardiograms, printers, and digitizers.
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
Education
B.S. - Biomedical Eng.
Yachay University of Technology And Experimental Research
08-2019
Skills
- Standard operating procedures
- Sample preparation
- Chemical handling
- Calibration procedures
- Laboratory management
- Research support
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Work Planning and Prioritization
Presentations
Antimicrobial Properties of Plant Fibers, Romero Maria P., Mentor FA, III Research and Innovation Meeting, Ibarra, Ecuador, 12/01/20
Fellowshipsandscholarships
- University Collaboration Scholarship: Yachay Tech Excellence Scholarship, 01/01/18
- Development of solar panels by adding natural pigments - Yachay Tech Internal Scholarship, 01/01/17
Honorsandawards
Biomedical Engineering with Cum Laude honors, 01/01/19
Publications
- Antimicrobial Properties of Plant Fibers, Zamora-Mendoza L, Guamba E, Miño K, Romero MP, Levoyer A, Alvarez-Barreto JF, Machado A, Alexis F, Molecules, 11/18/22, 27, 22, 7999, 10.3390/molecules27227999, 36432099
- Natural Cellulose Fibers for Surgical Suture Applications, Guambo, M.P.R., Spencer, L., Vispo, N.S., Vizuete, K., Debut, A., Whitehead, D.C., Santos-Oliveira, R., Alexis, F., Polymers, 12/01/20, 12, 3042, 10.3390/polym12123042
Community Service
- Ecological Club Tutor, 01/01/21, 12/31/23
- Volunteer Teacher in Inspirathon Project, 01/01/18
- Volunteer Biology Teacher in the ENES-Bachelor Preparation Course, 01/01/17
Research
Research Assistant, Yachay University of Technology and Experimental Research, Urcuqui, Ecuador, Jorge Serrano, Ph.D., Research natural pigments for the creation of a solar cell prototype., Collect information on solar intensity in Ecuador and identify possible plant pigments that can be used in the solar cell., Extract plant pigments from the selected plant., 01/01/17, 12/31/17
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Laboratory Administrator
Admiral Illingworth Naval Academy
10.2021 - 05.2023
Laboratory Technician
Yachay University of Technology and Experimental Research
11.2019 - 09.2021
Biomedical assistant
EOS SA
06.2018 - 08.2018
B.S. - Biomedical Eng.
Yachay University of Technology And Experimental Research
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