Cytogenetic Technologist

RAEANNE HERRERA

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

As a 2020 college graduate, I have a background in molecular biology research labs and a cytogenetic lab. The labs I have worked in prepared me to follow lab procedures thoroughly. My lab experience has taught me how to manage time whether it be working on multiple projects at once or many samples at a time. Along with being able to extract DNA from specimens and harvesting human tissue samples, a huge part of these processes is being able to properly prepare the reagents which sometimes include corrosive materials. Using these materials means having to pay close attention to detail to obtain accurate results. I take initiative in putting forth high quality work by using the skills I already possess and being open to learning what I am unfamiliar with. SKILLS

● Clear oral and written communication ● Analytical microscopy skills

● Time management ● Attentive while working with hazardous materials

● Collaborative in team settings ● Reagent and sample preparation

● Data entry ● Consistently follows routine lab procedures EXPERIENCE

LabCorp

Cytogenetic Technologist April 2022 – current

● American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certified

● Complied with Esoterix Genetic Laboratories policies and procedures

● Cultured human tissue samples, harvested cells, stained slides from Chorionic Villi Specimens & Products of Conception

● Performed microscope analysis of chromosomes (including imaging and karyotyping of cytogenetic specimens)

● Packaged and shipped specimens using FedEx systems LabCorp

Cytogenetic Technician September 2020 – April 2022

● Prepared reagents for tissue culture

● Kept Records of Quality Control logs and forms, equipment, maintenance, reagents

● Tissue culture, cell harvest, slide staining from Chorionic Villi Specimens & Products of Conception specimens

● Trained in microscope analysis: attended lectures, completed quizzes and tests Northern New Mexico College Genetics Laboratory

Genetic Laboratory Technician May 2018- May 2019

● Analyzed cajal bodies in the plant Arabidopsis

● Extracted DNA, balanced PH of reagents, PCR, genotyped plants, crossbred plants, grew plants on agar dishes University of Georgia Athens

Summer Laboratory Internship in an Epigenetics and Bioinformatics Lab May 2019- July 2019

● Prepared DNA libraries (ligation-based) for DNA affinity purification sequencing (DAP-seq), extracted DNA, genotyped plants, PCR, Gel electrophoresis, prepared LB agar plates, cultured bacteria

● Tested (DAP-Seq) protocol constraints

EDUCATION

Northern New Mexico College

● Bachelor of Science - Biology (Graduated: August 2020) DATA PRESENTATIONS

ABRCMS (Annual Biomedical Conference for Minority Students) 2018 Indianapolis

● Poster Presentation – Genetic analysis of Cajal Bodies and their role in Telomere biogenesis INBRE (IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence) 2018 ABQ New Mexico

● Poster Presentation – Genetic analysis of Cajal Bodies and their role in Telomere biogenesis AMP (Alliance for Minority Participation)

2018 Las Cruces New Mexico

● Poster Presentation – Genetic analysis of Cajal Bodies and their role in Telomere biogenesis Northern New Mexico College Symposium

2019 NNMC

● Poster Presentation – Genetic analysis of Cajal Bodies and their role in Telomere biogenesis University of Georgia Summer Symposium

2019 UGA

● Poster Presentation – DAP-Seq: The identification of Transcription Factor Binding Sites REFERENCES

● Robin McKnight – LabCorp Lead Technologist 505-***-****

● Tina Ethridge – Former lab manager at the University of Georgia 857-***-****

● Mario Izaguirre – Professor and PI at Colorado State University 919-***-****

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