Glenda Hernandez

** ***** ******, **********, ** 02908 401-***-**** ac2qhy@r.postjobfree.com

Research / Laboratory Technician

Hands-on training and experience supporting critical research laboratory operations, planning molecular biology experiments, and documenting results and writing / presenting findings to support project goals.

Skilled in collecting and testing blood / fluids / tissue samples, analyzing data, and interpreting results.

Skilled in counting and analyzing sperm and semen to determine viability for follow-up procedures.

Broad-based skills in preparing lab reagents, chemicals, instruments, and equipment.

Able to accurately track and record experimental data and procedures in databases and log books.

Adept at operating, cleaning, and maintaining laboratory equipment. Fluent in English and Spanish.

Education

Western New England University, Springfield, MA

Bachelor of Science in Forensic Biology, minor in Chemistry (05/2015)

~ Graduated Deans List / Awarded Army ROTC Scholarship

~ Commissioned - 2nd Lieutenant, US Army Medical Services (05/2015)

Equipment: Laminar Centrifuge Hoods, SEPAX systems, cryogenic freezing equipment, Beckman-Coulter flow cytometry machines, Nexcelom Cellometer, BACTEC machines, LN2 freezers, Makler counting chamber

Technical Skills: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access), Windows

Clearance: Current Secret Security Clearance

Professional Experience

New England Cord Blood Bank/new england cryogenic center, Marlborough, MA

Laboratory Technician 02/2016 to Present

Recruited by this Biotechnology firm to assist in extracting and storing stem cells directly from cord blood, tissue, and dental pulp specimens. Conduct testing and evaluation of the specimens regarding purity and viability for use in future medical research and procedures. Coordinate with laboratory management and peer technicians to plan research projects and execute testing strategies. Maintain and operate laboratory equipment. Perform QC processes and keep detailed notes and logs of research results and test data. Train laboratory technicians.

Play key role in implementing and using proper operational protocols, ensuring adherence to all AABB and FDA regulations and inspection procedures.

Participated in researching and establishing new SOPs regarding proper use of cord tissue sterility testing; the team published and presented research project data at the 2016 AABB Conference held.

Assisted in creating a more efficient method of entering cord blood samples test data results into Access.

As an Andrology Technician interact with clients to ensure forms are filled correctly/specimen collection protocols are followed.

United States Army Reserve, West Hartford, CT and Narragansett, RI

Signal Systems Officer in Charge, Executive Officer 12/2015 to Present

Oversee and direct training of 8-10 staffers regarding IT communication systems for Combat Support Hospital. Ensure the unit fully qualified for deployment. Coordinate unit’s Medical readiness training, communicating with senior leadership regarding training schedules, achieved goals and mission readiness of the unit.

As Executive Officer for a Minimal Clinic supervise training and the overall readiness of 44 Soldiers.

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