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Gabriela M. Chardon Galindez

San Juan

Summary

Dynamic laboratory professional with extensive experience at Comprehensive Cancer Center - UPR, excelling in flow cytometry and data management. Proven ability to enhance lab efficiency through effective communication and organizational skills. Successfully coordinated core facility operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards while supporting innovative research initiatives.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Laboratory Tech II- Level 3

Comprehensive Cancer Center -UPR
San Juan
02.2024 - Current
  • Perform sample preparation analysis and data management using flow cytometry
  • Perform sample preparation analysis and data management using Luminex multiplexing
  • Perform laboratory day to day activities
  • Perform data analysis of RedCap data repository
  • Perform cell culture procedures
  • Execute and track RT-PCR and amplified PCR
  • Core facility coordinator and laboratory management

Laboratory Technician Level II- Assistant

Comprehensive Cancer Center -UPR
San Juan
05.2021 - 02.2024
  • Cross trained operation of flow cytometry equipment.
  • Performed samples handling and execution of ELISA technique.
  • Started recruitment of patients for clinical trials studies.
  • Monitored and complied with laboratory safety requirements.
  • Managed administrative laboratory day to day activities.
  • Supported laboratory materials inventory.
  • Supported laboratory purchase requisitions of materials.
  • Data management of laboratory databases.

Pharmacy Assistant

Apolo Pharmacy
Guaynabo
08.2020 - 06.2021
  • Assisted customers with products information
  • Managed administrative work
  • Promoted quality service in a busy work environment

Capstone Project/ Undergraduate Student

Pontifical Catholic University
Ponce
01.2019 - 05.2019
  • Investigated topic: "Stem cells used in medicine for tissue and organs regeneration".
  • Conducted scientific literature search to develop critical thinking and scientific writing skills.
  • Developed a monograph and acquired experience in scientific presentations.

Undergraduate Research

Pontifical Catholic University
Ponce
08.2017 - 05.2018
  • Conducted research with focus on Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLP) to differentiate between species of bacteria causing citrus greening disease.
  • Performed citrus plant genomic and bacterial DNA extraction prior to amplification through Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) methodology and Western Blot.
  • Carried out agarose gel electrophoresis 1% to analyze presence of bacterial DNA in plant tissue. Successfully identified three strains of Candidatus liberibacter.

Education

Master - Biology in Molecular Biotechnology

Interamerican University
Bayamón, Puerto Rico
05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
Ponce, Puerto Rico
12.2019

Skills

  • Flow cytometry technology
  • Multicolor staining
  • Luminex Multiplex
  • Tissue Dissociator
  • Cell counter technique
  • Western Blot
  • ELISA technique
  • Gel electrophoresis
  • Handling autoclave
  • RT- PCR technique
  • RNA Extraction
  • DNA Extraction
  • Microsoft 365
  • Oracle order
  • GraphPad Prism
  • Kaluza Software
  • Effective communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Collaborator
  • Problem solving
  • RT-PCR execution
  • ELISA technique
  • Team collaboration
  • Laboratory inventory management
  • Lab safety compliance
  • Cell culture procedures
  • Data analysis management

Certification

  • Basic training of flow cytometry
  • Fluorophore Fundamentals for flow Cytometry
  • Flow Cytometry as I have never seen it before.
  • Resolving Challenges in Flow Cytometry Panel Design
  • Basic training of Luminex multiplexing technique and equipment
  • Capillary electrophoresis in cancer research
  • Real-World of Clinical Metagenomic Sequencing in Cancer
  • Training of Handling, maintenance, and care of LabTower TII 40UV & Gen Pure Pro UV/UF
  • Multiflo automatic washer operation and maintenance
  • Exposición Ocupacional a Patógenos Transmitidos por Sangre Humana
  • Manejo de Desperdicios Biomédicos Regulados (DBR)
  • CITI Good Clinical Practice
  • CITI Health Information Privacy and Security (HIPS) 2
  • Introduction to Biosafety
  • Biomedical Responsible Conduct of Research
  • Biosafety Complete Training Series
  • Biomedical Research

Languages

Spanish
First Language
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Timeline

Laboratory Tech II- Level 3

Comprehensive Cancer Center -UPR
02.2024 - Current

Laboratory Technician Level II- Assistant

Comprehensive Cancer Center -UPR
05.2021 - 02.2024

Pharmacy Assistant

Apolo Pharmacy
08.2020 - 06.2021

Capstone Project/ Undergraduate Student

Pontifical Catholic University
01.2019 - 05.2019

Undergraduate Research

Pontifical Catholic University
08.2017 - 05.2018

Master - Biology in Molecular Biotechnology

Interamerican University

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico

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