Skilled professional experienced in high throughput instrumentation for

automated molecular diagnostic and laboratory bench top experiments

screening human diseases found in blood samples. Experienced in fast-paced

environment demanding strong, organizational, technical, and interpersonal

skills. Works well independently and with others, a fast learner, able to

prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and detailed oriented.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Gen-probe Incorporated, San Diego, CA 5/2005 - 3/2011

Gen-Probe Incorporated is a global leader in the development, manufacture

and marketing of molecular diagnostics products and services that are used

to diagnose human diseases, screen donated human blood, ensure transplant

compatibility, and aid biomedical research.

Research Associate III

. Wrote technical protocols and reports for experiments to support

product formulation, product launch, CE mark and FDA approval of

developed assay.

. Manage experiments for technical protocols, outside collaborations,

and customers using developed technologies.

. Investigated anomalies such as operator/technician errors,

instrumentation and software issues that arose throughout experiments.

. Managed data analysis and summarized results into tables and graphs

using Microsoft Excel and JMP software.

. Trained and supervised up to 10 newly hires for proficiency in

performing laboratory testing on manual and automated platforms.

. Accurately performed testing using the developed blood bank

technologies on manual and automated platforms for detection of blood

borne pathogens.

. Performed Probe-Probe Protection Oligonucelotide synthesis and

experiments to support final formulation of Probe Reagent for

developed blood bank assays.

. Trained up to 5 colleagues to perform Probe-Probe Protection

Oligonucleotide synthesis and experiments.

. Organized, managed, and prepared probe reagents, amplification

reagents, and viral samples for developed technology testing.

. Performed and/or scheduled routine maintenance and repairs for Leader

HC+ Luminometer, NanoDrop 2000, TIGRIS System, PANTHER System, TECAN

Genesis RSP 150 to prevent contamination and ensure proper

functionality.

Staffworks, San Diego, CA 9/2004 - 5/2005

Temporary Research Assistant

. Performed basic laboratory bench experiments in a unidirectional flow

and maintained good laboratory practices

. Analyzed and organized experimental data using Microsoft Excel and

presented to group meetings using Microsoft Power Point

. Monitored and maintained laboratory notebooks and documented

experiments on a daily basis

Naval medical center, San Diego, CA 8/2004 - 9/2004

Volunteer Pharmacy Technician Assistant through the American Red Cross

. Retrieved prescription orders

. Counted, poured, measured, and weighed tablets and medications

manually and with the use of automated systems

. Selected proper prescription containers, and created prescription

labels

United states pretrial services, San Diego, CA 5/2004 -

8/2004

Support Technician

. Filed recently closed cases

. Purged, scanned and boxed previously filed cases

. Assisted in assembling specimen collection kits for urine analysis

N-Terminus Research Laboratory, Pomona, CA 9/2003 - 4/2004

Laboratory Assistant

. Applied micro-plating techniques using 96 and 8 well plates to monitor

growth inhibition of bacteria.

. Performed DNA extractions and purification of microbial organisms

. Prepared agar plates, saline samples, and broth samples for

experimentation

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

California polytechnic univerSIty, Pomona, CA 2004

Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology; minor in Chemistry

Pharmacy technician certification board (PTCB) 2011

Certified Pharmacy Technician

american heart association 2011

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) Certification

Career step in progress

Medical Coding and Billing Certification

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