Marlene Sobrino-Almanzar
Land O' Lakes,USA
Summary
Experienced healthcare and wellness professional with a background in pharmacy, cell therapy, and laboratory operations. Skilled in team collaboration, problem-solving, and quality assurance. Adept at following regulatory standards and contributing to organizational mission and vision. Bilingual in English and Spanish. French understanding, conversational proficiency.
Proficient technologist highly effective at maximizing productivity by improving team efficiency and key processes. Prepared to apply several years' of experience in the field and demonstrated record of success in the field to dynamic new position.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cell Therapy Technologist II
Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, FL
04.2025 - Current
- Process cellular therapy products using advanced separation techniques.
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative assays, ensuring compliance with FACT, CAP, and AABB standards.
- Cooperation in maintaining cleanroom operations, environmental monitoring, and regulatory adherence.
- Lead protocol organization and process improvements.
- Complete continuing education, perform quality assurance reviews and train peers on processes.
Cell Therapy Technologist I
Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, FL
08.2021 - 04.2025
- Process cellular therapy products using advanced separation techniques.
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative assays, ensuring compliance with FACT, CAP, and AABB standards.
- Cooperation in maintaining cleanroom operations, environmental monitoring, and regulatory adherence.
- Lead protocol organization and process improvements.
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) and FL Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT)- Sterile Compounding (IV)
Coram CVS/Specialty Infusion Services
Tampa, FL
10.2018 - 07.2022
- Prepared IV infusions, TPN therapies, and chemotherapy using aseptic techniques.
- Ensured compliance with USP 797/800 standards for sterile product preparation.
- Managed pharmacy inventory and performed quality control assessments.
Pharmacy Technician (Retail and Hospital Concierge)
CVS Health and The Mount Sinai Hospital
New York, NY
03.2015 - 10.2018
- Processed prescriptions, insurance claims, and prior authorizations.
- Coordinated medication discharge planning with hospital staff.
- Provided customer service and patient education on medications.
Summer Research intern
National Institute on Aging (NIA), National Institute of Health (NIH)
Baltimore, MD
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Conducted cell culture and research on the Molecular Characterization of NQO1 gene in C2C12 muscle cell lines.
- Education preparation and poster presentations.
Administrative Assistant
University of Puerto Rico
Rio Piedras, PR
09.2012 - 01.2015
- Provided administrative support to the Director of Programa de Estudiantes Orientadores, managing correspondence, data collection, audits, and presentations.
- Coordinated events, scheduling, and logistics.
- Assisted students alongside social workers and counselors in career and personal development.
Undergraduate Research Assistance
University of Puerto Rico
San Juan, PR
01.2011 - 12.2014
- Conducted research on Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Myosin type II gene MYO1.
- Performed DNA extractions including organic, nonorganic and adsorption methods.
- Insolated, cloning and sequencing DNA.
- Also, analyzed molecular characterizations.
Sales Representative
Cellular Gallery LLC
Rio Piedras, PR
11.2008 - 11.2012
- Managed direct sales operations, provided personalized customer service, advised clients on promotional offerings, and facilitated seamless payment processing.
- Ensured a positive customer experience while maintaining accuracy in transactions and product recommendations.
Education
B.Sc. - Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology
University of Puerto Rico (UPR)
Río PiedrasSkills
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
- Aseptic techniques
- Sterile compounding (USP 797, USP 800)
- Technical writing
- Process Development
- Laboratory equipment expertise
- Data analysis
- Process improvement
- Team leadership
- Advanced separation techniques
- Quality assurance reviews
- Regulatory compliance
- Clinical protocol organization
- Environmental monitoring
- Cellular product processing
- Aseptic Techniques
- Inventory management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Training and mentorship
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Equipment management
- Virtualization technologies
- Customer education
Certification
- Florida Pharmacy Technician (RPhT), 09/18, 12/26
- USF Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification, 07/23, 07/26
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), 05/19, 07/25
- Health Equity: Health Providers Train the Trainer Program Certificate (Moffitt), 05/23
References
Available upon request.
Leadership Experience
- Volunteer, Metropolitan Ministers, Tampa, Tampa, FL, 2023, Present
- Biology Tutor, University of Puerto Rico, 2013, 2015
- Member, American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 2013, 2015
- Peer Student Counselor, UPR, 2011, 2012
Timeline
Cell Therapy Technologist II
Moffitt Cancer Center
04.2025 - Current
Cell Therapy Technologist I
Moffitt Cancer Center
08.2021 - 04.2025
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) and FL Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT)- Sterile Compounding (IV)
Coram CVS/Specialty Infusion Services
10.2018 - 07.2022
Summer Research intern
National Institute on Aging (NIA), National Institute of Health (NIH)
05.2015 - 08.2015
Pharmacy Technician (Retail and Hospital Concierge)
CVS Health and The Mount Sinai Hospital
03.2015 - 10.2018
Administrative Assistant
University of Puerto Rico
09.2012 - 01.2015
Undergraduate Research Assistance
University of Puerto Rico
01.2011 - 12.2014
Sales Representative
Cellular Gallery LLC
11.2008 - 11.2012
B.Sc. - Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology
University of Puerto Rico (UPR)
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