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Talia Dominic

Unhoused Care Coordinator
San Diego,CA

Summary

Excelled as a volunteer coordinator of outreach activities for individuals experiencing homelessness in Downtown San Diego and Los Angeles. My extensive experience underscores a profound understanding of the unhoused population, coupled with an adept utilization of available resources. Manufacturing and development specialist with a proven track record of success in the pharmaceutical industry. I have demonstrated a keen eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards quality in the development of new biological assays and reagents. I have successfully led cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and driving operational excellence to meet production goals and deadlines.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Assay Development Associate II

QuidelOrtho Corporation
San Diego
08.2023 - Current
  • Manages preparation of buffers, meticulously managing solution stocks to ensure they remain within their expiration dates.
  • Employ critical thinking both during and after processes, actively identifying areas for improvement and promptly addressing assay performance issues.
  • With minimal supervision, I skillfully prepare assay materials that consistently adhere to stringent quality standards, providing a robust foundation for successful experiments.

Production Chemist I

Hologic Inc
San Diego, CA
10.2021 - 06.2023
  • Responsible for formulation of solutions used in diagnostic tests using cGLP and GDP standards to yield quality products to be shipped to customers worldwide
  • Collaborate with various teams, including R&D, quality assurance, and engineering, to ensure seamless integration of production processes
  • Investigate and troubleshoot production issues, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions
  • Maintains safe and clean working environment, following all safety protocols and promoting a culture of safety awareness among production teams

Education

Bachelor of Science - Neurobiology with Critical Gender Studies

University of California San Diego
San Diego
09.2019 - 2021.05

Associate of Arts - Biology

Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA
09.2016 - 2019.05

Skills

Wet chemistry, Bioassay development, Reagent preparation, Microsoft Office, Inventory auditing, Protocol writing/editing, Weighing and measuring, Multitasking

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Timeline

Assay Development Associate II

QuidelOrtho Corporation
08.2023 - Current

Production Chemist I

Hologic Inc
10.2021 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Science - Neurobiology with Critical Gender Studies

University of California San Diego
09.2019 - 2021.05

Associate of Arts - Biology

Santa Barbara City College
09.2016 - 2019.05

Volunteer Work

Influence Change LA: Cook for food distribution event; Coordinator for donation requests based on feedback from residents of Skid Row

We All We Got SD: Organized efforts to education residents of downtown about anti-homeless policies and how to better support unhoused neighbors

Volunteer Work

Influence Change LA: Line cook for food distribution event; Coordinator for donation requests based on feedback from residents of Skid Row

We All We Got SD: Organized efforts to educate residents of downtown on anti-homeless policies and how to better support unhoused neighbors

WestLA4BlackLives: Participated in weekly protests and marches to raise awareness of violence against minority, queer, and unhoused residents of Los Angeles; Responsible for meal kit assembly and distribution for applicable events

Talia DominicUnhoused Care Coordinator