Mauricio Pirir

562-***-**** acx44q@r.postjobfree.com Davis, CA

Skills

Programming Languages: Python, C, C++

Software: MATLAB, SolidWorks, GraphPad Prism, FlowJo, Excel

Laboratory: Spectroscopy, immunocytochemistry, mammalian and bacterial cell culture, Western blots,

gel electrophoresis, cell assays/ELISA, sterile technique, general lab maintenance, small animal handling

and surgery, white blood cell separations, flow cytometry, chromatography, micro-particle fabrication, stress

simulations, 3-D modeling

Languages: Fluent in Spanish

Education

09/2010 06/2015 Bachelor of Science: Biomedical Engineering

University of California, Davis

Professional

Experience

11/2015 11/2016 Junior Specialist/Lab Manager Biomaterials Lab, UC Davis, CA

Help establish and maintain new safe and compliant lab

Manage multiple work streams and train new lab personnel to progress

research in immunology and biomaterials with biochemistry

Collaborate cross-functionally to research and develop novel therapies

using carbohydrates and micro-particles to combat diseases

Statistically analyze experimental data to study the effects carbohydrates

have on the innate and adaptive immune system

Present findings in a clear and concise manner to be understood by all

levels of experience

Research Assistant Inflammation Biomechanics Lab, UC Davis,

03/2014 9/2015

CA

Designed and performed experiments investigating the mechanisms of

stem cell recruitment and their differentiation at infected skin wounds to

develop therapies for infections

Learned and executed good laboratory practices

Projects

09/2013 06/2014 Capstone Senior Design Project Endoguard, Veterinarian

Mouthpiece for Endoscopy, UC Davis, CA

Collaborated with team and client to research, design and build a novel

device for endoscopic and dental procedures

Generated Engineering Design Specifications and design concepts

Planned design of experiments and investigated US patents

Assessed clients needs, communicated effectively to all parties involved,

and delivered a high-quality product

Presented at UC Davis Engineering Design Showcase and Undergraduate

Research Conference

Publication - Falahee, P., Anderson, L., Reynolds, M., Pirir, M., and Simon, S. (Submitted) Local

granulopoiesis is necessary for control over virulent Staphylococcus aureus infection in mice. Blood.

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