Nayeli Zozaya
Santa Cruz,United States
Summary
Resourceful and detail-oriented Research Associate with a Bachelor's degree in Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology, proficient in qPCR, gel electrophoresis, Western blotting, and microbiology techniques including DNA extraction, nanodrop technology, gram staining, and microscopy. Experienced in RNA sequence data analysis using Bash and Linux, gained during an internship at UCSC's Vaske lab focusing on cancer research. Skilled in planning and executing scientific experiments, analyzing data, and effectively communicating findings. Possesses a strong focus on quality, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Eager to apply knowledge and learn new skills in a dynamic research environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Researcher
Treehouse Undergraduate Bioinformatics Immersion at University of California, Santa Cruz
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Utilized Bash and Linux to extract RNA sequence data from the UCSC Genomics Institute server
- Maintained and shared detailed lab notebooks to document the RNA extraction process and variant identification
- Analyzed RNA sequencing data from different cell lines to detect single nucleotide polymorphisms, comparing samples to reference strands
- Conducted research on a tumor-specific variant, investigating its prevalence across cancer types and potential immunotherapy options
- Presented research findings on the variant to peers and program directors at TUBI.
Community Health Services Intern
Salud Para La Gente
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Supported program directors in organizing and executing community food drives
- Conducted comprehensive research on available healthcare services, including prenatal care, pediatric services, childcare, substance abuse treatment, dental care, and food instability resources across Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey Counties
- Compiled and maintained an up-to-date Excel database of resources accessible to Salud Para La Gente patients through the organization's website.
ER and Inpatient Scribe
Mountain View Scribe Services at San Antonio Regional Hospital
06.2019 - 12.2022
- Supported Emergency Department Physicians by accurately documenting patient data for up to 65 cases per shift in real-time, ensuring adherence to strict protocols
- Managed patient history, symptoms, procedures, and exams with precision, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with regulatory standards
- Assisted with administrative tasks including appointment scheduling, referral management, and patient inquiries, demonstrating strong organizational skills
- Adapted quickly to dynamic environments and facilitated smooth communication between healthcare professionals and patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology -
University of California, Santa Cruz
06.2023
Skills
- Bash scripting
- RNA sequence data extraction and analysis
- Research presentation skills
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Effective Multitasking
- qPCR
- Protein quantification
Certification
- TUBI, 06/2023
- UCSC Genomics Institute
Timeline
Researcher
Treehouse Undergraduate Bioinformatics Immersion at University of California, Santa Cruz
04.2023 - 06.2023
Community Health Services Intern
Salud Para La Gente
02.2023 - 06.2023
ER and Inpatient Scribe
Mountain View Scribe Services at San Antonio Regional Hospital
06.2019 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science in Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology -
University of California, Santa Cruz
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