Theodore Paniza ********@*****.*** • 845-***-****
Research Laboratory Supervisor 701 Ridge Hill Boulevard, Yonkers NY 10710
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Laboratory supervisor with a decade of experience as a laboratory technician for research and clinical settings. Specialized in DNA replication experiments and Andrology processes. A mentor in teaching protocols and managing team members, laboratory inventory, and optimization of laboratory workflow.
SKILL HIGHLIGHTS
●Safe and sanitary bench practices and management of chemicals and equipment
●Mentor students and provide guidance of assays with staff and collaborators
●Maintain cell culture for experiments
●Performance and analyzation of DNA replication protocols
●Conduct Andrology process such as Semen Analysis, IUI, and Sperm Cryopreservation
●Experience in micromanipulation for ICSI procedure
●Andrologist Certified ALS (AAB)
●C-14 Laboratory Certified of Fitness (FDNY)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The Center of Reproductive Medicine and Infertility of NYP - New York, NY
Laboratory Supervisor Oct 2021 - Current
Research Technician II Sept 2016 - Oct 2021
●Supervise interns, volunteers, staff, and collaborators with all laboratory protocols
●Organize inventory of laboratory supplies and reagents, and maintain equipment. Ordering products, receiving packages, and responsible to ensure proper storage of chemicals.
●Perform and analysis of the SMARD protocol (FISH, PCR, Immunofluorescence)
●Maintain cell cultures and conduct experiments in sterile conditions (PCNA-EdU, COMET, DNA fiber)
Andrologist/ICSI team Oct 2013 - June 2016
●Responsible for clinical andrology procedures which include Semen Analysis, IUI Preparation, Sperm Cryopreservation, GM1 Protein Assay, TUNEL Assay
●Operator of the Micromanipulator for the ICSI procedure including handling and injected human oocytes. Assist operators to maintain organization and communicate between the ICSI team and Embryologists
●Front desk responsibilities including patient interaction, organizing patient charts, maintain a productive and structured work environment for team in the laboratory
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Science • 2013
Fairleigh Dickinson University • Hackensack, NJ
Associates in Arts, Liberal Arts and Science - Math and Science • 2009
Rockland Community College • Suffern, NY