Data Entry Technician

Melina D. Juarez

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Gardena, CA **248

Tel: 310-***-****

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EDUCATION

B.S. in Microbiology

B.A. in Chemistry

2010: California State University, Long Beach;

Long Beach, CA

Honors: Dean’s Honor List Fall 2009

Phlebotomy Certificate

2006: California State University, Long Beach:

University College & Extension Services; Long Beach, CA

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Bioscreen Testing Services, Inc.

Torrance, CA

Nov. 2011 – Present

Microbiology Technician – Responsible for testing products using cGMP/ISO practices,

preparation of media, and sterilization of the clean room.

• Perform microbial limits testing (MLT) and antimicrobial effectiveness

testing (AET)

• Follow proper aseptic techniques

• Coordinate with fellow employees for scheduling and completion of tasks

• Keep proper documentation and follow company SOPs

• Perform environmental monitoring

• Responsible for sterilization of the clean room

• Media preparation

Research Initiative for Science Enhancement (RISE)

Fellows Program

Long Beach, CA

Jan. 2008 – May 2011: California State University, Long Beach

RISE Scholar – Looked at the possible competition between phosphorylation and O-

glycosylation on microtubule associated proteins (MAPs)

• Performed various enzymatic activity assays

• Transformation and induction of E. coli

• Acrylamide gel preparation/SDS PAGE and gel electrophoresis

• Protein purification and Western blotting

• Affinity column chromatography

• Buffer and media preparation

• Cleaned and maintained the lab and equipment

• Efficiently recorded experimental data and maintained a lab notebook

Melina Juarez

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Able to perform tasks well independently and as part of a team.

• Microbial culturing; Aseptic techniques; Proper sample handling

• Basic chemistry and some analytical chemistry techniques

• Quickly learns methods and procedures

• Assay set-up and development

• Basic laboratory maintenance; Good documentation; Scientific measurements

• Proficient knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) and data entry

• Experience in a cGMP and ISO laboratory

• Compliance with company SOPs

EXTRA-CURRICULAR

CSULB Biology Student Association

President, Aug. 2009 – May 2010

RISE Advisory Board

Student Representative, July 2009 – May 2010

CSULB Biology Student Association

Secretary, Aug. 2008 – May 2009

REFERENCES

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