LUIS RAMIREZ

***** ** ***** ******, ** Paso, TX *9936 H: 915-***-**** C: 915-***-**** acwdv8@r.postjobfree.com Research Microbiologist practiced in cell-based assay development, molecular biology and genetics, as well as drafting corresponding technical and research documents. I seek to improve the scientific community by performing accurate research and complying with all laboratory safety protocol and standards. Separation and purification techniques

Tuning and calibration

Distillation

Extraction

Materials planning

MS Office proficiency

Separation and purification techniques

Gas Chromatography

Medical Terminology

Gram Staining

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay

Fundamental Lab Techniques of Cellular Biology

Western Blot

Laboratory Equipment Maintainance

Survey of tissue structure at the light microscopic level, with emphasis on animal specimens and

identification.

Medical Scribe Trainer, 06/2015 to Current

Proscribe – 16141 San Pedro Ave #525

A Medical Scribe is essentially a personal assistant to the physician; performing documentation in the clinic, gathering information for the patient's visit, and partnering with the physician to deliver the pinnacle of efficient patient care.

Research Assistant, 01/2013 to 08/2014

Texas A&M Agrilife Research Center – 1380 A&M Circle Calibrated and troubleshot laboratory instruments. Determined the identity and content in drinking water, waste water and surface waters. Ordered chemicals for analysis and prepared reagents for analysis. Recorded test results using a variety of chemistry-specific software programs. Accurately inventoried lab chemicals and supplies. Support quantitative work with data sets.

Conduct an extensive design of experiments to target variables of interest. Research Assistant, 04/2015 to 10/2015

University of Texas at El Paso Neuroscience Laboratory – 500 W. University Efficiently work with all associated technology and software applications. Conduct an extensive design of experiments to target variables of interest. Support quantitative work with data sets.

Offer a thorough understanding of analysis and calibration of equipment, establishing conditions and preparing reports.

Facilitated research into genetic causes of disease. Worked with several teams on Epilepsy research.

Attended University conferences to broaden knowledge. Treatment for less frequent epileptic seizures in vitro, with brain slices of mice and rats. As intern, this laboratory required me to get training on animal and hazardous material safety, since rats and mice were used on a daily basis as part of the project. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

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WORK HISTORY

Bachelor of Science: Microbiology, Current

University of Texas at El Paso - 500 W. University Ave, El Paso TX. 79902 Advanced coursework in Applied and Molecular Biology Member of MPO (Medical Porfessional Organization)

Member of ASM (American Society of Microbiology)

Pathogenic Microbiology and Laboratory Techniques, which provided an integrated approach to studying the mechanisms of Virus and Bacteria.

Survey of tissue structure at the light microscopic level, with emphasis on animal specimens and identification.

Fundamental Lab Techniques of Cellular Biology

Rotary Clinic-2014-2015 Volunteer at a free healthcare clinic that opens twice a month. I serve as the translator between doctors and patients. I am knowledgeable in medical terminology both in English and Spanish. I get to shadow physicians, as well as medical students, and am exposed to the clinical setting. As a regular volunteer, I had the chance to take vitals, chart the patient's visit, and help with the overall organization of patient appointments, while abiding by HIPAA rules. Putting an End to Cystic Fibrosis Walk/Run April 28 2014 Annual walk held by the Double T Health Professions Honor Society to benefit Cystic Fibrosis research. Walk is organized fully by this local honor society and its members.

UTEP Project Move March 2014 Went to the El Paso Fighting Hunger storage warehouse and helped package and organize all the food donations

Ronald McDonald House December 2013- Present Participated in holiday crafting activities with the kids that live in the house.

Sun City Science Fair Judging February/2014 & February/2015 El Paso's annual city science fair; I got to judge projects mostly in biology and chemistry. Double T's Golf Tournament to End Cystic Fibrosis May 2013 Golf Tournament held by the Double T Collegiate Honor Society, in which money was raised in order to support Cystic Fibrosis research. UTEP Project Move March 2013 Repainted and cleaned the home of an elderly couple. I was in charge of a group of 5 people, supervising that they were following the rules and precautions so paint fumes did not cause problems.

Madre Cabrini Vacation Bible School Summer of 2009 - Summer of 2011 Organized, lead, and promoted interest in recreational activities such as arts, crafts and games in order for kids to learn about religion in an interactive matter.

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