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Marielena Banos

Emporia,KS

Summary

Professional scientist with strong background in biology education and research. Skilled in curriculum development, laboratory management, and student engagement. Emphasizes team collaboration and adaptability to achieve educational goals. Reliable, results-driven, and prepared to make significant impact in educational field.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Biology Instructor

Flint Hills Technical College
07.2024 - Current
  • Developed comprehensive lesson plans to cover a wide range of biology topics, ensuring thorough understanding for all students.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and behavior in compliance with school policies and regulations.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to stay current on the latest advancements in biology education and instructional techniques.

Graduate Research Assistant

Emporia State University
08.2021 - Current
  • Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
  • Gathered, reviewed, and summarized literature from scientific journals such as SciFinder and PubMed
  • Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.

STEM Outreach Graduate Assistant

Emporia State University
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Engage in outreach initiatives aimed at inspiring interest among students of all ages (elementary school to adult learners).
  • Designed and delivered interactive workshops, presentations and hand-on activities.
  • Promoted and designed bilingual STEM outreach events for English and Spanish speakers.


Biology Teaching Assistant

Emporia State University
08.2021 - 01.2024
  • Established positive and encouraging relationship with students and helped to foster appreciation for biology and science.
  • Prepared individualized lesson plans and educational materials to structure biology curriculum to needs of each student.
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Developed materials for laboratory activities, homework assignments and handouts to facilitate learning.
  • Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.

Microbiology Technician

Water Purification Plant
12.2020 - 06.2021
  • Collected water samples to test alkalinity, hardness and residual levels.
  • Inspected equipment or monitored operating conditions, meters and gauges to determine load requirements and detect malfunctions.
  • Disinfected water with chemicals such as ammonia and chlorine in exact concentrations.
  • Used hand tools and power tools to maintain, repair and lubricate equipment.

Quality Assurance Engineer

Sanofi Pasteur
08.2020 - 06.2021
  • Proposed development and testing improvements to positively impact usability, function and performance.
  • Created accurate and successful test scripts to manage automated testing of certain products and features.
  • Fixed identified issues to increase productivity and boost workflows.

Microbiology Research Assistant

ITESM
08.2017 - 05.2021
  • Interpreted research findings and summarized data into reports.
  • Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and infection risks.
  • Worked with pathologist to isolate abnormalities and narrow down likely diagnoses.
  • Weekly set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.

Molecular Biology Research Assistant

ITESM
03.2020 - 04.2021
  • Carried out quality control assessments for DNA analysis software.
  • Extracted DNA and genotype samples using SNP technology.
  • Performed over 200 genomic DNA and RNA extractions and large scale plasmid preparations.
  • Conducted species identification testing of bacteria and fungi.
  • Set up quantitative PCR reactions for determining gene copy number and gene expression levels.
  • Created and maintained laboratory SOPs, training, safety, and technical documents for research groups.
  • Supervise and train 30 undergraduates,
  • Initiated collaborations, and regularly designed, executed, and interpreted complex molecular biology results (RNA/DNA).
  • Stringent record-keeping for all assays performed
  • Presenting and actively participating in weekly journal club discussions.

Education

Master of Science - Biology

Emporia State University
12.2023

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology Engineering

ITESM
05.2021

Skills

  • Conducting assays
  • Science Education
  • Literature reviews
  • Outreach education
  • Research and analysis
  • Database searches
  • Clinical research
  • Message Translation
  • Bioinformatics
  • Molecular techniques

Certification

  • Epidemics and Epidemiology for Public Health , University of Pennsylvania.
  • Study Designs in Epidemiology, Imperial College.
  • TOEFL 620
  • BULLATS C1, Cambridge University
  • Licensed Microbiology Technician
  • Plant pathology, Imperial College
  • Plant Biotechnology, ITESM
  • Neutraceuticals and Pharmacology, ITESM


Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
German
Limited Working

Timeline

Biology Instructor

Flint Hills Technical College
07.2024 - Current

STEM Outreach Graduate Assistant

Emporia State University
01.2024 - 08.2024

Graduate Research Assistant

Emporia State University
08.2021 - Current

Biology Teaching Assistant

Emporia State University
08.2021 - 01.2024

Microbiology Technician

Water Purification Plant
12.2020 - 06.2021

Quality Assurance Engineer

Sanofi Pasteur
08.2020 - 06.2021

Molecular Biology Research Assistant

ITESM
03.2020 - 04.2021

Microbiology Research Assistant

ITESM
08.2017 - 05.2021

Master of Science - Biology

Emporia State University

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology Engineering

ITESM

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