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Victoria Amaral

Lakeville,Massachusetts

Summary

Determined and well-rounded individual with more than 20 years working in Research with 2 years of industry experience. Sharp and focused professional offering skills in [Skill] and [Skill].

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Scientist

Foghorn Therapeutics
02.2023 - 10.2023
  • Performed complex troubleshooting and assisted in leading initiatives to solve challenging scientific problems with assays or instrumentation.
  • Conducted experiments in laboratory environment for product development purposes.
  • Documented changes during experiments, noting unexpected issues arising during research activities.
  • Read literature related to scientific area of expertise to remain current in knowledge.
  • Evaluated and implemented new technologies and laboratory techniques to improve quality and robustness of sample analysis.
  • Simultaneously managed several complex projects, meeting all pertinent milestones.

Research Technologist 3

Charles River Laboratories
04.2021 - 02.2023
  • Followed research protocols when gathering data and performing lab experiments.
  • Kept work areas extremely clean and sanitized properly to avoid errors in research.
  • Supported senior management with creation and enhancement of continuous improvement of research procedures.
  • Assisted with training junior team members in laboratory techniques and operation of equipment.
  • Verified regulatory compliance and protocol adherence through comprehensive inspections.
  • Reduced project discrepancies by optimizing quality control standards.
  • Maximized efficiency by meticulously organizing and administering experiments.

Senior Research Technologist

Mayo Clinic
10.2008 - 11.2020
  • Provided technical guidance and training to laboratory staff.
  • Performed high complexity testing by preparing specimens for analysis and maintaining assay quality.
  • Prioritized work assigned, maintained accurate records of work performed and initiated corrective action in case of defective records or inadequate care plans.
  • Gathered laboratory samples, monitored fluids and read test results to make accurate care decisions.
  • Investigated and resolved issues related to laboratory processes and procedures.
  • Developed and implemented standard operating procedures to verify quality control.
  • Recorded and interpreted laboratory results to present to senior colleagues.
  • Prepared and validated buffers and in-house reagents, calibrators, and controls in advance of laboratory testing and analysis orders.
  • Performed and documented hematological and chemical examinations on blood and other body fluids for detection and identification of communicable and other diseases.
  • Prepared and examined specimens using variety of instruments, histologic and molecular diagnostic techniques.

Research Technician

Dana Farber Cancer Institute
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Kept work areas extremely clean and sanitized properly to avoid errors in research.
  • Followed research protocols when gathering data and performing lab experiments.
  • Supported senior management with creation and enhancement of continuous improvement of research procedures.
  • Inputted and edited computer entries from generated research using [Software].
  • Reduced project discrepancies by optimizing quality control standards.
  • Handled all troubleshooting tasks on malfunctioning lab equipment working with manufacturers to resolve problems.

Research Technician

Tufts Medical School
02.2005 - 01.2006
  • Kept work areas extremely clean and sanitized properly to avoid errors in research.
  • Followed research protocols when gathering data and performing lab experiments.
  • Supported senior management with creation and enhancement of continuous improvement of research procedures.
  • Inputted and edited computer entries from generated research using [Software].

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Emmanuel Colllege
Boston
12.2004

Chemistry

Emmanuel College
Boston
12.2004

Skills

Proficient in IP, PO, IV, SC

Experienced in routine Molecular Techniques: Western Blot, PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, ELISA

Rodent Necropsy: harvesting tissues

Flow cytometry

Tissue Culture: human and murine

Timeline

Scientist

Foghorn Therapeutics
02.2023 - 10.2023

Research Technologist 3

Charles River Laboratories
04.2021 - 02.2023

Senior Research Technologist

Mayo Clinic
10.2008 - 11.2020

Research Technician

Dana Farber Cancer Institute
01.2006 - 01.2007

Research Technician

Tufts Medical School
02.2005 - 01.2006

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Emmanuel Colllege

Chemistry

Emmanuel College

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