William K. Basurto

Knowledge of laboratory, performed proper research while complying with laboratory safety protocol and standards. Outstanding data management and report development skills contributing to research funding efforts. High attention to detail process on medical packages testing working as R&D engineer lab technician for Becton Dickinson. Storing and dispersing of investigative chemical compounds for Abbvie’s R&D sector, Handled countless of confidential compounds and utilized advanced storage units and packaged compounds for delivery. Overall, I am always striving to learn and to optimize my work efficiency and be a person who values integrity. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Bachelor of Science in Biology with several years of academic laboratory experience as well as recent experience in GMP FDA regulated environment performing validation testing. Strong wet chemistry skills with ability to perform dilutions, pH testing, titrations, and buffer preparation according to accurate calculations. Experienced in performing method validation and process improvement to optimize processes for accurate and efficient testing. Able to perform specific, meticulous investigations in the event of a quality error or malfunction in production to determine and resolve root cause. Skilled in technical support with ability to calibrate and troubleshoot equipment as needed. Highly skilled in aseptic technique with experience using alcohol to sterilize surfaces, autoclave to sterilize tools, and ETO and gamma sterilization. High attention to detail process on medical packages testing working as R&D engineer lab technician for Becton Dickinson. Knowledgeable in GMP, GLP, and GDP guidelines with experience maintaining a detailed lab notebook as well as accurate, organized sample logs. Skilled in preparing detailed scientific reports of findings for presentation using MS Office

• Research Work/Project work
• Assisted Dr.Traci. Lee on examining the effects of promoter swapping between transcription factor family members in Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

• Senator , Parkside Student Government
• Member , Molecular Biology Club
• Intramural Sports Organizer and Captain ( Basketball, Soccer, Co-ed Volleyball )

• Awarded MIdwest Student exchange State Scholar Grant
• Awarded Alicia Hernandez 2017 Scholarship
• Honor role and Dean listed student for several Semester