Ivana R. Diaz

** ******** *****, **** ******* NJ 08520 Cell: 732-***-**** Email: ad09ih@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with Concentration in Biochemistry May 2016-May 2020

Monmouth University – West Long Branch, NJ

High School Diploma September 2012- June 2016

Hightstown High School- Hightstown, NJ

SKILLS:

Performing routine testing for development, validation, and implementation of wet chemistry techniques to

process samples according to client specifications.

Proficient at using LIMS database to validate and process samples.

Amazing understanding of analytical techniques used in the laboratory such as HPLC/UPLC, FT-IR and UV-vis.

Use of paper based controlled documents for documenting laboratory work in a detailed and timely manner in compliance with GDP requirements. (2 years)

CGMP (2 years)

Proficient in using various lab techniques such as: flow cytometry, qPCR, RT-qPCR, and ELISA. (4 years)

Strong understanding of biochemistry laboratory techniques and relevant coursework in Immunology Lab courses.

Instrument Calibration: Analytical Balance, pH meter

HPLC/UPLC- Baseline Assessment, Mobile Phase Prep (2 years)

Material Characterization

GLP and GxP compliance and guidelines (2 years)

Research & Development (3 years)

Spectroscopy

Excellent Problem-Solving Skills

Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Fluent in English and in Spanish (speak, read, and write).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Wuxi AppTec- Cranbury, NJ February 2023- Present

Associate Scientist ll

Under minimal supervision, performs routine laboratory techniques and more difficult procedures with limited supervision.

Revives specific instructions on assigned task and expected results.

Delivers accurate results on assigned tasks within expected timeframes.

Thorough understanding of study and method; troubleshooting unexpected results.

Maintains research notebooks in a well- organized manner. All necessary documentation is recorded.

Prepares various types of solutions used in the laboratory.

Prepares accurate data summary with minimal or no supervision.

Learns and enhances technical knowledge of pharmaceutical areas, DMPK, ADME, In Life, Metabolism, and Bioanalysis.

Participates in writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and suggests practical changes.

Is proficient in sample preparation, sample processing, sample analysis, and has completed training on routine scientific techniques.

Complies with all safety rules, practices good housekeeping, and maintains safe workplace without supervision.

Infinity Biologix- Piscataway, NJ August 2021 to December 2022

Senior Laboratory Specialist

Working in a cGMP regulated lab environment, keeping a sterile organized work area, and practicing GDP, GxLP to perform blood sample processing.

Processing human blood, plasma and serum samples through LIMS database and following all SOPs, NIH, and HIPPA regulations to ensure sample integrity and traceability. Mainly, collecting and analyzing the MCB layer of the blood per the clients request by using automated flow cytometry techniques.

Adhering to all safety protocols, when transferring samples to temporary LN tanks, to initiate cryopreservation of cell lines, as stated in the SOP.

Assigning WIP cart to transfer samples into permanent LN tank storage, as per client requests; using LIMS and keeping samples in work dewars, to ensure the quality and integrity of samples is not lost during the transferring process.

Writing ER reports, to adhere to CAPA protocols, if there is a human or systemic error that causes a deviation from the SOP.

Position requires attention to detail, teamwork, and ability to work fast pace under high to moderate stress.

Infinity Biologix- Piscataway, NJ August 2020 to August 2021

Extractions Laboratory Technician

Working in a cGMP regulated lab environment, keeping a clean, organized work area, and practicing GDP, GxLP to perform DNA/RNA extraction on human saliva and nasopharyngeal swab samples for COVID-19 Project.

The main objective is to prep human saliva and nasopharyngeal swab samples for molecular qPCR analysis, utilizing a variety of automated laboratory equipment such as PerkinElmer Chemagen 360, G3 Janus workstation, and Integra Pipetting machine.

Processing human saliva samples and nasopharyngeal swab samples through PD database to create a chain of custody on the progress of the samples, to maintain sample integrity and traceability.

Following all OSHA, EPA, REHS safety protocols to uphold traceability, accountability, and reproducibility in all lab procedures performed.

Helzberg Diamonds- Woodbridge, NJ Dec 2018 to Nov 2022

Sales Associate

Attending to the needs of customers and selling the company products

Working as a team with other associates to meet the sales goal for the month.

Position requires high responsibility, customer service skills, and communication skills.

Following up with customers via phone call and email as needed to ensure high customer service standards.

Inorganic Chemistry Lab –West Long Branch, NJ Dec 2017 to May 2019

Research Assistant

Following lab safety protocols at all times and performing all chemical reactions under a fume hood.

Working independently to write out lab procedures that are relevant to reaching the objective.

Keeping a detailed lab record at all times on all experiments conducted.

Executing lab procedures independently and monitoring chemical reactions.

Utilizing various spectroscopy instruments such as C-13 NMR to perform analytical analysis on solid products obtained from chemical reactions performed.

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