Biology Technician

Patricia A. Vargas 408-***-****

*** * **** *** #***, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 ************@*****.***

Professional Profile

Passionate laboratory technician equipped with the medical background and love for science necessary to adequately support my team; looking to obtain a long-term career position where there is room for growth and opportunities for advancement. A position that will allow me to contribute my skills as well as expand my knowledge in this field.

• Animal census reporting

• Euthanasia

• InVivo Procedures

• Collection of biological samples

Professional Experience

Thermo Fisher, Sunnyvale, CA 2025-2026

Manufacturing Technician

Responsibilities:

• Requires using upper/lower body movements

• Clerical keyboard use

• Visual inspection; close attention to defects/details

• Operating machines; using measurement devices

• Moving 20 lbs of equipment if not up to 10 lbs frequently

• Preparing materials

• Maintaining a sterile, organized environment

• Conducting quality control tests daily

Intuitive Surgical, Sunnyvale, CA 2023 – 2024

New product verification Technician

Responsibilities:

• Processing Surgical instruments

• Instrument Sterilization

• Assisted Engineering on data collection Internationally

• Data Collection

Aragen BioScience through Infinity Staffing, Morgan Hill, CA 2020-2022 Laboratory Animal Technician

Responsibilities:

• Body weights of animals

• Measurements

• Housing Animals

• Assisted on studies

UCSF Mission Bay, San Francisco, CA 2017 - 2019

Laboratory Animal Technician

Responsibilities:

• Maintained sterile system rodent housing, provided food and water.

• Maintain various strains of rodents

• Reported on signs of illness, dystocia and behavioral abnormalities. Charles River Laboratories, Hollister, CA 2017

Laboratory Animal Technician

Responsibilities:

• Supplying husbandry of laboratory animals, provide food and water.

• Maintained accurate records, breeding schedules, sanitizing rooms and cleaning equipment.

• Assisted researcher with animal examinations and procedures.

• Sexed animals, skillfully trained in the operation of autoclaves and cage washer.

• Provided humane, consistent high-quality care to research animals in accordance with all applicable guidelines, policies and regulations.

Self Employed, Sunnyvale, CA 2013 - 2025

Wellness Coach

Responsibilities:

• Advocated exercise, nutrition and stress management programs in collaboration with medical staff

• Counseled, motivated and encouraged patients in adapting to change and improving lifestyle.

• Supported community wellness programs through organizing health camps and distributing brochures.

• Developed individual and group wellness plans for patients based on their medical history.

• Coordinated care services / ensured patients complied with given instructions. Education

Bio Health College (San Jose, CA) Biology Technician Diploma 2013 Good Samaritan Ministries (Beaverton, OR) Advanced Counselor Training 2007 Mission College (Santa Clara, CA) Hospitality Management 1997

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