Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Research Associate
Molecular Axiom Inc.
San Diego, CA
06.2022 - Current
Collaborated with senior management team members in designing strategies that would improve overall quality of services offered by the organization.
Maintained detailed records of experimental protocols and data in laboratory notebooks.
Delegated tasks to teams developing project schedules, resource requirements and timelines.
Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
Communicated effectively with colleagues, customers, and vendors via email, phone, or in person.
Provided leadership and direction to staff members to ensure successful completion of projects and experiments on time and within budget.
Negotiated contracts with vendors for services necessary for daily operations.
Collaborated with other managers across the organization to develop strategies that support overall company objectives.
Hired and onboarded team members to meet immediate and expected demand.
Led crisis management efforts, quickly resolving operational disruptions with minimal impact.
Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration, improving communication and efficiency across the organization.
Managed inventory levels, optimizing stock to meet demand without overstocking or shortages.
Performed data entry of confidential documents into database systems.
Performed basic administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, billing.
Organized regular meetings with all stakeholders to ensure clear communication between departments.
Associate Scientist
Turning Point Therapeutics
San Diego, CA
01.2021 - 03.2022
Analyzed data, interpreted results, and documented findings accurately in laboratory notebooks.
Monitored quality control standards for all laboratory equipment and materials used in experiments.
Participated in team meetings with other scientists to discuss project progress and results.
Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
Collaborated closely with peers, supervisors, external partners, and customers throughout the research process.
Performed administrative tasks such as filing paperwork, updating databases and generating reports.
Tracked orders from start to finish to ensure timely delivery of goods or services.
Adhered to company policies when processing customer orders including payment terms and shipping methods.
Generated purchase orders for new product requests from customers according to established procedures.
Coordinated communication between customers, sales representatives, warehouse personnel, and vendors regarding order status.
Used Microsoft Office to manage company correspondence, spreadsheets and presentations.
Research Associate II
Effector Therapeutics
San Diego, CA
06.2019 - 12.2020
Created presentations to explain research findings to colleagues and supervisors.
Actively participated in weekly meetings with the research team to discuss progress towards project goals.
Compiled field observations and converted into data to prepare for experiments and tests.
Supervised supplies in inventory and notified supervisor of low stock levels.
Oversaw lab equipment stock and placed orders to expand inventory.
Assisted with filing documents and maintaining records.
Inputted data into spreadsheets for tracking purposes.
Created presentations using PowerPoint or other applications.
Created reports and other types of documentation, which often contained sensitive and confidential data.
Animal Technician III
Charles River Laboratories
San Diego, CA
09.2017 - 06.2019
Maintained accurate records of animal care activities, such as feeding times and medications administered.
Prepared reports summarizing daily observations of animal behavior or health status.
Managed inventory of supplies used for animal care, ordering additional items as necessary.
Collaborated with research teams to ensure that experimental protocols met ethical standards.
Organized purchases and sales of animals to home and research facilities, considering factors such as cost, transportation requirements and desired uses.
Tracked shipment progress using tracking numbers provided by carriers.
Prepared purchase orders and sent to distributors and suppliers.
Contacted vendors to determine order status and communicate discrepancies with shipments.
Calibrated and maintained lab equipment to ensure accuracy of results.
Oversaw maintenance of lab equipment such as centrifuges, microscopes.
Monitored and maintained lab equipment, ensuring it was properly calibrated and functioning correctly.
Assisted in training new personnel on operating lab equipment safely.
Vivarium Technician II
GNF (Novartis)
San Diego, CA
03.2013 - 05.2017
Maintained records of repairs, calibrations, and tests performed on equipment.
Ordered supplies needed for daily operations within budget guidelines.
Troubleshot equipment malfunctions promptly while adhering to safety protocols.
Injected females with prepared semen and biological samples for insemination.
Utilized Excel spreadsheets to keep breeding colony data organized
Processed incoming orders from customers via phone, fax or email.
Created reports on inventory levels for management review.
Laboratory Research Assistant at Clemente Estable Biological Research Institute- Department of Molecular and Cellular NeurophysiologyLaboratory Research Assistant at Clemente Estable Biological Research Institute- Department of Molecular and Cellular Neurophysiology
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