Selina Anaya, Ph.D.
Redlands,CA
Summary
Motivated Application Scientist experienced in both academia and industry settings, with +7 years of wet lab experience. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills, driven to deliver quality results in a timely and ethical manner. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Application Scientist
Fluxergy Inc.
02.2023 - Current
- Act as the internal go-to subject matter expert for point-of-care assays by monitoring day-to-day activities, noting areas needing improvement and implementing plans for rectification.
- Analyzed Fluxergy training methods and made adjusted to rectify issues to increase efficiency and exceed training goal for End-Users.
- Collaborated with stakeholders regarding assay menu capabilities and limitations to deliver optimal functionality.
- Participated in design and planning exercises for future assay rollouts.
- Leading new customer implementations and in workflow definition, onboarding and user training.
- Supporting customer product evaluations and delivering configured customer demos.
- Where required, reporting technical product issues to Fluxergy product engineers and managers to facilitate resolution.
Research Assistant
Loma Linda University School Of Medicine
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Sustained medical microbiology laboratories by coordinating live demonstrations for core learning blocks.
- Prepared and examined specimens using variety of instruments, histologic and molecular diagnostic techniques.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures to verify quality control.
- Reviewed and executed Bio Safety compliance of multiple laboratories, collaborating closely with environmental safety department, to support regular inspection.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
Graduate Research Associate
Loma Linda University School Of Medicine
09.2017 - 09.2022
- Collaborated and executed multiple research projects as part of a $1.5M NIH research grant (R01GM108655).
- Piloted the design, management, and execution of fluorescent microscopy research projects, implementing new laboratory protocols and techniques.
- Performed multiple advanced molecular biology techniques
- Demonstrated drive for results and collaborative skills by publishing 1 first-author and 1 co-author, peer-reviewed journal articles.
- Demonstrated excellent oral communication and presentation skills by delivering presentations at professional conferences, winning 3 oral presentation awards.
- Developed leadership and management skills through mentorship of junior graduate students and undergraduates.
- Gained excellent analytical and troubleshooting capabilities, with good attention to detail
Education
Ph.D. - Biology: Molecular Microbiology
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, United States08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
La Sierra University
Riverside, CA12.2016
Skills
- Molecular Genetic Techniques
- Experimental Design
- Next Generation Sequencing
- Genetic Engineering
- Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Performance Evaluation and Optimization
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Research and Development
- Process Improvement
- End User Support and Training
- Troubleshooting and validating experimental tests
- Assay Development
- Application Testing
Timeline
Application Scientist
Fluxergy Inc.
02.2023 - Current
Research Assistant
Loma Linda University School Of Medicine
10.2022 - 02.2023
Graduate Research Associate
Loma Linda University School Of Medicine
09.2017 - 09.2022
Ph.D. - Biology: Molecular Microbiology
Loma Linda University
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
La Sierra University
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