Xandra Daphne Tortoles
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
Experienced Senior Lab Technician specializing in clinical, BSL-1/BSL-2, and biomanufacturing environments. Expertise includes specimen preparation, laboratory equipment operation, and documentation of lab reports. Skilled in techniques such as COVID testing and cryoTEM sample prep. Seeking Research Associate, Scientist I, or lab management roles to leverage technical skills and leadership experience in advancing laboratory operations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Bottling Technician
Biolegend/Revvity
San Diego, CA
07.2026 - Current
- Set up, clean, and operate computer-controlled process and support equipment (filling lines, capping/labeling machines, lyophilizers).
- Dispense antibody solutions, fill vials, tubes, or bottles, and handle capping, labeling, and kitting.
- Formulated products per approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and verified formulation worksheets for accuracy in concentrations and lot numbers.
- Completed batch records, performed calculations, utilized software like Microsoft Excel, and organized Finished Good Inventory (FGI) under proper temperature conditions.
- Collaborated with Planning, Receiving, Inventory Control, Packaging, and Quality Control teams to ensure seamless operations.
Senior Lab Technician
Nanoimaging Services
San Diego, CA
01.2023 - 06.2025
- Preparation of various samples for multiple applications
- Demonstrated expertise in microscopy and cryo-TEM techniques.
- Maintained accurate records and performed data entry for experiments, projects, and sample-related information, ensuring compliance with research integrity standards.
- Organizing, monitoring and maintaining lab spaces and equipment, including client samples, general lab supplies, and microscopy specific lab supplies
- Organizing, monitoring and maintaining lab spaces and equipment, including client samples, general lab supplies, and microscopy specific lab supplies
- Packed samples for transport between internal sites and external clients. and transferring samples between internal sites and external clients with guidance from the various team leadssss
Clinical Lab Technician (Genome Sequencing)
Illumina
San Diego, CA
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Adhere to SOPs for all processes of the lab including but not limited to processing DNA samples through the Infinium assay
- Daily operation of liquid-handling robots and array scanners to meet daily and weekly production goals
- Assisted CLS with automated steps in analytic testing phase for patient diagnostic testing, ensuring compliance with lab standards.
- Following the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling, receipt and data entry into the lab information management system (LIMS)
- Maintained inventory of reagents and materials to support uninterrupted lab workflow.
- Managed and processed potentially hazardous materials in the laboratory environment
- Operated diverse laboratory equipment and instruments to conduct precise analyses.
Clinical Lab Technician (Point of Contact)
Helix Op. Co
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Analyzed and interpreted data, delivering accurate laboratory results to support clinical decision-making.
- Assisted Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLS) with technical procedures and operated robotic systems (Hamiltons) for coding and dispensing agents and specimens, contributing to streamlined lab operations.
- Prepared chemical reagents following established standard operating procedures in the laboratory.
- Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
- Preparation of reagents according to approved SOPs.
- Identified and traced quality control issues, ensuring reliability of laboratory results.
Education
B.S. - BIOLOGY, Woman Studies Minor
San Diego State University
San Diego, CASkills
- Laboratory techniques
- Specimen preparation
- COVID testing
- Sampling procedures
- Quality control
- Quality standards
- Chemical handling
- Precision measurement
- Inventory management
- Workflow management
- Safety protocols
- Lab safety commitment
- Manufacturing processes
- Project coordination
- Sample logging
Certification
- Shipping Infectious Substances (and Dry Ice)
- Hazmat Packager
- Hazardous Waste
Awards
- SDSU Honor Roll Member
- SDSU Deans List (2017-2018, 2020-2021)
- Compact for Success Scholar
- Woman in Science Society Member
References
Timeline
Bottling Technician
Biolegend/Revvity
07.2026 - Current
Senior Lab Technician
Nanoimaging Services
01.2023 - 06.2025
Clinical Lab Technician (Genome Sequencing)
Illumina
11.2022 - 01.2023
Clinical Lab Technician (Point of Contact)
Helix Op. Co
11.2021 - 11.2022
B.S. - BIOLOGY, Woman Studies Minor
San Diego State University