Nathaniel Luis Hidalgo
Porter Ranch,CA
Summary
Entry-level biology graduate seeking laboratory work, with a focus on sample preparation and analysis. Seeking career in clinical laboratory sciences due to proficient knowledge and skills in area of interest. Related skills include college-level laboratory experience, analytical proficiency, and strong communication skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Researcher
CSU Channel Islands
01.2025 - 05.2026
- Research done under Dr. Ahmed Awad.
- Project: Investigation of Novel Capecitabine Derivatives as Colorectal Cancer Therapeutics Targeting HT-29 Cells
- Used computational modeling and tested molecular docking affinities of prodrug capecitabine and its derivatives using ICM Molsoft.
- Analyzed literature to support proposed derivatives and create procedures for synthesis of derivative.
Instructional Student Assistant
CSU Channel Islands
08.2024 - 05.2026
- Supported students in General Chemistry I & II and Organic Chemistry I & II.
- Tutoring ranged from chemical calculations to reaction mechanisms.
- Assisted students who were fall behind as an accessible resource and a fellow student.
- Frequent student interaction helped build social and communication skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
California State University Channel Islands
Camarillo, CA05-2026
Skills
- Excel Proficiency
- Efficient Communicator
- Strong adaptability
- Laboratory techniques
- Data interpretation
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician License (NHA) - July 2026
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist Trainee License (CDPH) - July 2026
Timeline
Undergraduate Researcher
CSU Channel Islands
01.2025 - 05.2026
Instructional Student Assistant
CSU Channel Islands
08.2024 - 05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Biology
California State University Channel Islands
ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES
- Presenter Southern California Conference for Undergraduate Research (SCURR) - 2025 Presented research on novel capecitabine derivatives as potential colorectal cancer therapeutics.
- National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) - 2026 Presented ongoing undergraduate research related to capecitabine derivatives.