Timothy Delacruz
**** ******* ***, *** *** 831-***-****
Long Beach, CA 90804 *********@*****.***
Education
California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA. B.S. Biomedical/Clinical Engineering August 2017 Long Beach City College, Long Beach, CA. A.S Biological Sciences, A.S. Physical Sciences Spring 2012 Course Experience
Electrical Engineering
Biology for majors
General Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Organic chemistry
Biology track Nutrition
Kinesiology
Applied Biomechanics
Genetics
Physics
Human Physiology
Senior Project January 2017 – May 2017
Topic: Force and Heat Dissipation through Fractal Patterned Materials Goal: Reduce cases of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) in athletes participating in contact sports by reducing acceleration and subsequent impacts experienced by the brain after a collision. Objectives:
1. Analyze viability of a Non-Newtonian materials as an alternative to currently certified materials. 2. Analyze and compare force and heat dissipation through fractal patterned materials and non-fractal patterned materials. Engineering Experience
Vigor Workouts January 2016 – April 2017
Project: Develop clothing capable of reading and tracking range of flexibility, body temperature and heart rate of patient. Responsibilities:
Development of
ECG/EKG circuit
Development of
temperature sensor
Assist with flex
sensor development
California State University of Long Beach, College of Engineering February 2013 – May 2013 Project: Development of a Biological Printer
Objective: Convert an HP DeskJet 500 printer into a bioprinter capable of printing living cells on to slides covered with rat tail collagen to observe and track growth of cells over a 24 hour period. Responsibilities:
Research and Procurement of cells
Chemical Handling
Culturing and maintenance of Triiodothyronine
(T3) rat cells
Incorporation of Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP) into T3 rat cells
Adjustment of conditions to prevent damage to
T3 rat cells
Work Experience
Luxury Xtracts May 2015 - July 2015 and May 2017 – September 2017 California State University of Long Beach, Biology Department, Student assistant September 2015 – April 2017 Vigor Workouts, Personal Trainer September 2014 – April 2017 California State University of Long Beach, RISE Fellow (Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement) June 2012 – July 2014 California State University of Long Beach, Bridges to the Baccalaureate June 2010 – July 2011 Honors and Affiliations
Alpha Gamma Sigma Honors Society and Community Service, Vice President of Membership January 2010 – December 2015 Long Beach City College English Society January 2012 – June 2012 California State University of Long Beach, RISE Fellow (Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement) June 2012 – July 2014 California State University of Long Beach, Bridges to the Baccalaureate June 2010 – July 2011 Chicano Latinos for Community Medicine Founding member, Treasurer and Fundraiser Coordinator January 2010 – December 2013 Formal Research Training
Timothy Delacruz
1001 Belmont Ave, Apt 202 831-***-****
Long Beach, CA 90804 *********@*****.***
California State University of Long Beach, Long Beach, CA. June 2010 – Present Bridges to the Baccalaureate, RISE Fellow (Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement), Volunteer Lab Researcher Experience Includes
Analysis of Developmental Abnormalities
Analysis of Genetic Interactions
Fluorescence Microscopy
Immunohistochemical Staining
Constructing genetic variations of model organisms
Development of fusion proteins
Primer design & PCR
Gel electrophoresis
Training students for Graduate and Medical schools
Training students for Laboratory Careers in Industry
Coordination of a Research Lab
Experiment Design
Scientific Presentations Highlights
40th Annual West Coast Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research (WCBSUR) Conference April 2016 Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, CA.
De La Cruz T., Eldon E. Detection of 18-Wheeler in Drosophila Embryos 73rd Annual Society of Developmental Biologist Meeting (SDB) July 2014 University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
De La Cruz T., Eldon E. Detection of 18-Wheeler in Drosophila Embryos. Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS). Nashville, TN. November 2013 Delacruz T., Falat L., Long L., and Eldon E. Detection of 18-Wheeler in Drosophila Embryos. 38th Annual West Coast Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research (WCBSUR) Conference. April 2013 Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, CA
Delacruz T., ET. Al. Making Organs in Embryos: Forming tubes from sheets of cells. Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS). Nashville, TN. November 2013 De La Cruz T., Eldon E. Detection of 18-Wheeler in Drosophila Embryos. 1. Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB)-MARC 2. Best Presentation presented by SDB (Society of Developmental Biologist) Skills
Computer Skills and Program Experience
Microsoft Office 2000, 2003 & 2007 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,) Operating Systems: Windows (98, 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10)
MATLAB; GNU Octave; and Experience with AutoCAD,
Python; Raptor; AVR studio; Arduino IDE
Laboratory and Research Communication Skills
Spanish Speaking: Working proficiency (ILR scale)
Creating Inventory list of Chemicals and Equipment
Experience working with lab equipment and machines including centrifuge and spectrometers, Autoclave
Experience with bacterial culture and growth experiments
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
Responsible and ethical conduct of research (RCR)
Hazardous Waste Labeling and Disposal
Greenhouse maintenance
Closed loop extraction with hydrocarbon, butane and propane.
Execute procedures for safety using closed loop
High throughput screening Techniques
Troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment
Troubleshoot protocols and experiments
Lyophilization experience
Statistical analysis of data
Compressed Gas Handling
Purging gas off extracted material through ovens. In order to create desired characteristics References
Available upon request