Cristina Rivera
San Juan
Summary
Driven, star-eyed student only a few credits away from obtaining degree in Chemistry. Highly interested in research opportunities in the medical field and adept at laboratory procedures, instrument calibration and scientific writing. Experienced with MS Excel, solution preparations and laboratory equipment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Dr. Carmen Vega
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted in the proposed research paper at the end of the course and data entries, graphs and analysis performed on Microsoft Excel.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests on drugs provided by myself and fellow students.
- Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
- Collaborated with others in team-based environment to identify key findings from cyclic voltammetry data analysis.
Shadowing Student
Dr. Vivian Perez
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Followed emergency room doctors as they treated various urgent care patients to get a feel for their everyday work life reality.
- Observed medical documentation and record-keeping practices in action.
- Experienced the high-stress, fast-paced environment of an ER that demands swift action and efficiency.
- Bore witness to harsh realities and obtained valuable perspective and emotional intelligence regarding illness, life and death.
Volunteer
Museo del Arte
06.2017 - 07.2017
- Took care of kids from nine to ten years old that participated in the summer camp program.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey the leadership skills necessary to care for the kids' needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning to better the kids' creative experiences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Puerto Rico
Mayagüez, PR05.2024
Skills
- Familiar with chemical laboratory equipment and running procedures / experiments (cyclic voltammetry, gas chromatography, UV-Vis, HPLC, and more)
- More than capable of chemical solution preparation procedures and techniques
- Experienced with the creation of scientific papers and data analysis software and practices (MS Excel)
Hobbies
- Programming: Currently studying python to further develop computer proficiency.
- Writing: For the past decade, I've co-authored a novel in the works with a close friend. My understanding of the English language and grammar has skyrocketed as a result.
Languages
Spanish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
French
Elementary
A2
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
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sunday
morning
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evening
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Quote
We do not rise to the level of our goals; we fall to the level of our systems.
James Clear
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Dr. Carmen Vega
08.2022 - 12.2022
Shadowing Student
Dr. Vivian Perez
06.2019 - 07.2020
Volunteer
Museo del Arte
06.2017 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Puerto Rico
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