Scientist / Manager Scientist

Arthur Ortega

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Escondido, CA 92025

Phone 831-***-**** • ********@*****.***

EDUCATION AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Bachelor of Science Bioengineering Biomedical Engineering Society 2009

University of California, Riverside Poster Session

Riverside, CA 92021 Photonics West SPIE 2010

Poster Session

LAB TECHNIQUES

• Filtration and Extraction

• Chromatography (Ion, Gel, Affinity)

• Cell Quantification

• Bacteria and Fungi Testing

• DNA Gel Purification/Sequencing

• Statistical Computation of Protein-Protein Interactions • Enzymology

• Fermentation

• Protein Engineering/Purification

• Mini Prep

• Analyzing FRET Assays

• Assays (ELISA, Antibody Quant.)

RELATED COURSEWORK

• Biomechanics of the Human Body

• Biotechnology & Molecular Engineering

• Bioinstrumentation & Laboratory

• Human Anatomy & Physiology • Biophysics & Biothermodynamics

• Dynamics of Biological Systems

• Bimolecular Engineering

• Optical Methods in Biology, Chemistry and Engineering

WORK EXPERIENCE

Lab Assistant

Dr. Park Research Lab Feb 2009 – Present

• Constructed a working sample arm for Optical Coherence Imaging

• Aligned various optical components needed for a functional OCT system

• Gathered and Processed Imaging Data in real time function

• Efficiently worked in alone and with a team to complete specific assignments

• Understand Fiber Optics and Lasers with the OCT system

• Supervise and instruct new lab members of GLP, SOP, and DOE’s

Lab Assistant

Eurofins STA Labs Oct 2008 – Jan 2009

• Responsible for various activities associated with plant disease testing

• Created buffer packets and gels for tested plants

• Resourcefully worked with RNA extraction, PCR and Cell Cultures

• Understand Proper Lab Procedures, Safety and GLP

• Learned how to work in a fast paced environment

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