Technical Process

YINA P. RODRIGUEZ-SANTIAGO

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Cibolo, TX 78108 Email: ****.****@*****.***

SCIENTIST

Highly competent Scientist with demonstrated experience in conducting experiments, data analysis, review & entry, and presenting results. In depth knowledge of cell culture methods and test procedures. Ability to develop and improve laboratory procedures. Superb understanding of statistical approaches used in development and results processing. Extraordinary work efficiency; able to perform a number tasks simultaneously and efficiently.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Master of Science, Biochemistry GPA 3.65

UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO Rio Piedras, PR 2009

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Biotechnology GPA 3.32

UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO Mayagüez, PR 2006

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AMGEN MANUFACTURING LIMITED, Juncos, PR

Senior Associate Scientist 2010-2012

Conduct experiments created to address a diversity of situations using laboratory skills.

Experienced in process characterization, technology transfer and commercial implementation.

Knowledge in pilot scale microbial fermentation and process optimization.

Experienced in extensive cell culture, including cell culture bench-scale models and disposable technologies.

Worked under Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines.

Generate and execute technical protocols.

Design, execute, and analyze experiments in support of commercial production.

Plan, conduct, and evaluate results of investigations; and document conclusions in technical reports.

Root cause analysis and troubleshooting during multiple investigations.

Create detailed analysis and interpretation of data in support to internal and external investigations.

Identify and solve problems in experimental designs.

Experience analyzing data and communicating results both verbally and in writing.

Conduct searches of scientific literature, technical reports, and contact technical experts to originate and plan new approaches applicable to specific investigations.

Demonstrated experience working both independently and on teams.

Manage supply of test equipment and study logistics.

Collaborate with other scientists and engineers to seek out analytical techniques and equipment for process optimization projects and investigations.

Manage documentation systems (laboratory notebooks, technical protocols, technical reports, work orders, equipment records and purchasing systems).

Instruct, train, oversee, and assign duties for junior scientist staff.

Associate Scientist 2006-2010

Spearheaded as subject matter expert for the bench scale bioreactor control system in cell culture laboratory, developing technical expertise through application, self-study, and troubleshooting.

Executed laboratory experiments in support of small-scale model qualification and validation of the chemical stability of cell culture media.

Conducted routine and designed scientific experiments.

Coordinated installation of new equipment and conducted tests to determine feasibility.

Simplified laboratory operations by consolidating experiment preparation and documentation templates.

Enhanced experiment success rate by integrating customized control software applications.

As a laboratory system owner, determined resource requirements necessary to deploy, operate, and support new equipment systems and upgrades; maintained new equipment cost estimate files; and experience in facility acceptance test and site acceptance test.

Team lead for 5S implementation in Process Development Laboratories

Accelerated laboratory set-up in collaboration with co-workers.

Revision and generation of laboratory guidelines.

Experience with cell culture monitoring equipment, such as Cedex Automated Cell Counters, Nova Biomedical Bioprofiles, and Blood Gas Analyzers. In addition, provided training to technical associates on the employment, operations, troubleshooting and interpretation of results.

Manufacturing Associate Fall 2005

Facilitated start-up of Installation Qualifications (IQ) and Operating Qualifications (OQ).

Wrote scientific manuscripts of commercial purification process.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE – CONTINUE

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, Charlottesville, VA

Research Associate Internship Summer 2005

Examined the genetic basis of resistance to intestinal Entamoeba histolytica through genotyping of specific mouse stains.

Presented scientific findings in conference with Biochemistry and Infectious Disease department faculty members.

Maintained laboratory records.

PUBLICATION

Hamano S, Becker S, Asgharpour A, Rodriguez-Ocasio YP, Stroup SE, McDuffie M, Houpt E*. “Gender and genetic control of resistance to intestinal amebiasis in inbred mice”, Genes Immunity, in press 2008.

SKILLS

Great Communication Skills Strong Laboratory Skills Word Excel Outlook JMP Software Multivariate Data Analysis (MVDA) Software Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) Bilingual (English & Spanish)

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