Lab Technician

Julian Guevara

********@***.*** Elk Grove, CA www.linkedin.com/in/julian-guevara-2207a6337

EDUCATION

University of California, Irvine June 2025

Bachelors of Science – Pharmaceutical Sciences

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board May 2026

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Griffin Lab Irvine, CA

Undergraduate Researcher Feb 2024 – Oct 2024

• Performed chemical synthesis and purification (flash chromatography), consistently achieving 70–90% yields for fluorescent probes used in glycobiology research

• Maintained and troubleshot laboratory equipment, minimizing downtime and ensuring compliance with safety and operational protocols

• Authored and followed standard operating procedures (SOPs) to support reproducibility and safe handling of chemical materials

• Documented experimental procedures and results with high accuracy to support data integrity and team collaboration

• Contributed to team knowledge-sharing by summarizing scientific literature and presenting findings to improve experimental approaches

UCI - Division of Teaching Excellence & Innovation Irvine, CA Undergraduate Teaching Assistant in Biology Jan 2024 – Aug 2024

• Facilitated laboratory sessions for Bio 93L (Introduction to Biology Research) and Bio 94L (Introduction to Biology Research Analysis) under the mentorship of Ana E. Garcia Vedrenne.

• Assisted students (60 students: 2 assistants) in developing quantitative reasoning, scientific inquiry, and critical thinking skills relevant to biology and interdisciplinary studies.

• Proctored field study data collection in San Joaquin Marsh for eDNA metagenomics LEADERSHIP & INVOLVEMENT

Alpha Chi Sigma – Delta Lambda Chapter Irvine, CA

Fraternity Secretary and Ceremonial Officer Jan 2024 – Present

• Coordinated ceremonial activities and managed key fraternity documents, ensuring efficient operations and seamless execution of chapter events.

• Maintained ceremonial items and ensured appropriate use during fraternity functions.

• Documented detailed minutes during official meetings, ensuring accurate records of discussions, decisions, and actions.

Project Experience: Synthesis of Pro-Q Irvine, CA

2024 UROP Summer Fellow Jun 2024 – Oct 2024

• Designed and optimized a cost-effective 5-step synthetic route for Pro-Q, a fluorescent probe targeting lipopolysaccharides (LPS) in bacterial membranes

• Performed multi-step organic synthesis and purification (flash chromatography, HPLC), achieving scalable production (~300 g) for downstream assays

• Characterized intermediates and final compounds using LC-MS/MS and NMR spectroscopy to confirm structure and purity

• Conducted reaction monitoring (TLC), solvent removal (rotary evaporation), and air-sensitive techniques (Schlenk line) to support synthesis workflow Julian Guevara

********@***.*** Elk Grove, CA www.linkedin.com/in/julian-guevara-2207a6337 SKILLS

Software: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Google Workspace, MNova, ChemDraw, Python Laboratory Skills: LLE, micro-pipetting, stock solution preparation, autoclaving, TLC, Column Chromatography (Automated and Manual), CombiFlash, HPLC, Rotary evaporator, Schlenk line, HNMR/IR spectroscopy, LCMS, MALDI, gel electrophoresis

Safety: Educated in laboratory safety fundamentals, hazardous waste disposal, emergency procedures training

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