Hard Skills Soft Skills
Bilingual Problem Solving
Database Management Leadership
Environmental
Monitoring
Integrity
Statistical Analysis Effective
Communication
Quality Control Time Management
Manufacturing Critical Thinking
Marketing Collaboration
Next Generation
Sequencing
Independent decision-
making
GLP/ Quality Control
CGMP
GMP GLPS
Rosario Melchor
Biological Science Major
Education
Biological Science
California State University Fullerton
Work Experience
Pathology/ Chemistry Lab- Research Associate
Kaiser Permanente
Jan 2020 – Oct 2023
• Prepared samples for quantitative measurement of glucose, potassium and magnesium in human cerebrospinal fluid, plasma, and urine using the Beckman Coulter AU.
• Recorded data measurements for idiopathic, hypoglycemia, diabetes, high/low blood pressure, hypomagnesium and hypermagnesium.
• Responsible for properly implementing experiment to determine whether HbA1c (glycated haemoglobin) correctly identifies the diagnosis of diabetes using the Hitachi-Technologies.
• Loaded and prepared samples for preparation to undergo Hepatitis, syphilis, thyroid diseases, insulin, HIV, and estradiol test using Architect Accelerator 3600 from Abbot.
• Measured ESR test to determine abnormal levels of inflammation.
• Performed integration of immunoassay, chemistry, and system trouble shooting to meet laboratory needs.
• Conducted optimized and developed test plans used to validate QC.
• Assured QC measurements were verified to assure proper testing.
• Performed accurate, reliable lab results in order to ensure early detection of test measurements errors testing in the beginning and end of the run.
• Helped troubleshooting for Thermofisher amplitudes with Taqpath COVID-19. Completed with RNA extraction and real-time RT PCR detection SARS-CoV-2-RNA.
• Assisted and analytical activity in relation with ELISA and cell assay along with PCR and Immunoassay.
• Helped screen potential vendors for timeline of projects and analysis of completed trials.
• Created a positive relationship with the vendor project team and thoroughly reviewed the execution plan to formulate a quality agreement.
Technical Skills
Operating systems
MacOS, Windows, Linux
Office Suites
Microsoft access, Google docs, Outlook,
Presentation Software
PowerPoint, Keynote
Spreadsheets
Excel, google spreadsheets, Spotfire, Tableau,
Datawrapper, softmax, GraphPad Prism, JMP
Communication Tools
Skype, Zoom. Google Meet, Adobe Acrobat
Accounting Software
Freshbooks, Quickbooks, Xero
Advance technical skills in laboratory, computer, and biological applications. Strong science, physics, statistics and biological research background. Strong writing skills, ensuring all written documentation is communicated in an easy-to-read form, executed and absorbed through the audience. Goal-oriented individual with management/ leaderships skills. Excellent communication skills and able to work in a fast-paced environment. Able to meet deadlines along with working on multiple projects simultaneously. *************@*****.*** 909-***-****
Ontario, CA
Manager
Liberty Pallets Inc
Aug 2016 - Current
• Within the year, hired and trained over 12+ part-time workers.
• Led a team of 30 employees and created policies that yielded a 43% increase from the previous year.
• Created schedules, and overseeing operational functions.
• Designed and executed company digitally, averaging up to 2,000 website visit per week and about $10,000 more a week.
• Within the year, wrote 8 letters of recommendations, 2-character references, 56 safety regulations, 6 new job hire, 8 job descriptions forms, and 20K formal letters to companies.
• Generated quotes, pricings, and project budgeting.
• Provided assistance to employees on a quarterly basis, leading to a 34% in satisfaction in the workplace.
• Presented to the Mayor and City Council issues that needed to be addressed in Pomona, CA.
www.linkedin.com/in/rosario-melchor
Departments Companies Machinery
Molecular Abbot AU5800
Blood Thermofisher AU680
Chemistry Cerner C513
Pathology Beckman
Coulter
Cobas e801
Hematology Hitachi Bioplex2200
Architect Bio-Rad Aix1000
Covid Acer Quantalyser240
Inova
Diagnostics
ESR
Alcor Cobas e602
Sysmex C8000
Tecan Rbai3
Accelerator
3600
Architect Plus
Marine Researcher
California State University Fullerton
Aug 2017 – May 2020
• Assisted with methods of amplification, visualization, and genomic DNA and RNA extraction, helping to configure the sequence of genomes to update the current phylogenetic tree of marine species.
• Conducted molecular cloning, and electrophoresis.
• Maintained organization and filed research documentation that contained reaction noting, proportions of measurements, methods and material, conclusion, and new generated search to answer new problems.
• Strong emphasize on chemistry, organic and inorganic chemistry, statistics, biochemistry, physics, research background, result interpretations, hypothesis testing, and analyzing data.
• Wrote and updated reports on new research findings, highlighting new ideas to take into consideration to the product development team members.
• Oversaw regulatory quality control.
• Performed ELISA, Next Generation Sequencing, and Cytometry.
• Stained cells for microscopy with fluorescent dye for visualization and assisted with development of new cells from samples.
Generated scientific research:
o Publications for peer-review submission
o Marketing/white papers
o Summaries of the study conducted
o Research presentations
o Data entry
o Research published literature
Healthcare Researcher
California State University Fullerton
Jan 2016 – June 2018
• Explored geriatric patients cognitive and physical condition experiencing Fibromyalgia and corelated diseases to advance the research findings since there is no cure to this disease.
• Helped manage patients’ symptoms by improving functionality by advance research and educated findings, updating new results, and requesting reports to be approved.
• Interviewed, questioned, and assisted at least 15+ patients weekly that wanted to take part in study.
• Maintained an organized collections of 115 scientific resources to support current research findings, coordinating day to day activities of the large project consisting of 150 members (including patients).
• Wrote 6 blogs, 25 emails, and 14 posters weekly to persuade patients to take part in the research.
• Performed experimental design, analysis using SAS programming.
• Calculated the clinical trial sample size, data, oversaw study tools.
• Interviewed 11+, trained, and assigned study activity to new team members.
• Identified deviations and suggested alternatives.
• Applied findings to oncology research.
• Presented findings to colleges, clinics, doctors, physicians, patients, family members, local community members and universities. Presentations
• Melchor, Rosario (December 2019). Fibromyalgia and Urinary Tract Infection in Women. Presentation located at East-West Medical Group, Fullerton, CA.
• Melchor, Rosario (August 2019). Causes and Effects of Neuropathy. Presentation located at East-West Medical Group, Fullerton, CA. Therapeutic Areas
Oncology
Hematology
Pathology
Immunology