Nicole Ortuzar
La Jolla,CA
Summary
Motivated student with formal knowledge gained through Academic and Work experience. Offers excellent communication and organizational abilities along with skill in MS Office and research practices. Known for accomplishing objectives and best-in-class time management.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
NAMRU-6 LABORATORY
07.2023 - 09.2023
- This summer (2023), I have spent two months interning at NAMRU-6 a U.S
- Naval Biological laboratory here in Lima that focuses on investigating tropical diseases such as Malaria and water-based diseases such as: Campylobacter, Entero-toxigenic E. Coli, and Shigella that are being investigated in Peru and in other South American countries due to their prevalence in water
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Explored new technologies and approaches to streamline processes.
- Worked with the virology department by helping with data interpretations, setting up labs, create bacterial cultures, and help write reports for the specific pathogens they are investigating.
- Attended meetings and presentations to learn project details.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Developed new protocols and improved existing laboratory processes.
- Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
Client Service Representative
US EMBASSY
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Complete the "Statement of Assurance" an annual diplomatic document that is sent to Washington D.C main State Department office that goes over mismanagement at Embassies at a financial, administrative, and political level
- Maintained and managed customer files and databases.
- Maintained accurate record-keeping with proactive attention to client information updates.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop ways to increase customer satisfaction.
- Educated customers about billing, payment processing and support policies and procedures.
- Sought ways to improve processes and services provided.
- Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
Student Researcher
COMPLETION OF SUMMER INTENSIVE PROGRAM
- Course with Tufts University on immunology, specifically bacteria antibiotic-based specificity
- Interpreted and analyzed research data to draw conclusions on outcomes.
- Performed research into study topics to increase knowledge and to provide valuable contributions.
- Completed research, compiled data, and assisted in timely reporting.
- Participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments.
- Attended conferences with NeoGenomics to discuss new technologies on personalized cancer immunotherapies
- This course explored the efficacy of antibiotics on various bacterial strains and introduced me to microbiology
- I independently organized a lab, set up the petri dishes with respective cultures, and measured/analyzed zones of inhibitions.
Teacher's Assistant
Biology Teacher
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Biology Teacher's assistant
- Collaborated with biology teacher to create learning plans as well as activities to facilitate biology understanding for her students.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
- Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.
- Maintained laboratory safety by demonstrating equipment and techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Molecular and Cell Biology
UCSD
La Jolla06.2026
06.2021
Skills
- Enthusiastic and willing to learn new skills
- Very organized and attentive to detail
- Proficient with Excel, Microsoft Office, and other Google platforms
- Fluent in English, Spanish, and French
- Data Collection
- Academic Writing
- Quantitative Research
- Time Management
- Statistical Analysis
- Scientific Methodology
- Research Design
- Analytical Thinking
- Research Paper Writing
Lab Experience
- Conducted an individual wet research lab with minimal supervision in 2022, The Lab examine the effect of pH variations on pepsin as measured through color opacity in albumin
- Wrote a research paper submitted to the International Baccalaureate evaluating the additive properties of Cocaine through the accumulation of FosB proteins through primary research
- Completed and was given an "A" letter grade in BILD 4, a UCSD class that covers Biological lab skills
Lab Related Skills
- Micropipetting
- Gel electrophoresis
- Laboratory mathematics
- Use of Microscope
- Titrations
- PCR (polymerase chain reaction)
- Eco Plates
- DNA sequencing
Timeline
Intern
NAMRU-6 LABORATORY
07.2023 - 09.2023
Client Service Representative
US EMBASSY
06.2023 - 08.2023
Teacher's Assistant
Biology Teacher
09.2021 - 06.2022
Student Researcher
COMPLETION OF SUMMER INTENSIVE PROGRAM
Bachelor of Science - Molecular and Cell Biology
UCSD
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