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GABRIELA M. CRUZ ÁLVAREZ

HC 01 Box 2269 Maunabo PR,

Summary

Entry-level Biologist with an exceptionally broad knowledge and technical skills in microbiology and chemistry.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Manufacturing

(under Sprectraforce Inc.)
11.2023 - Current

• Set-up, clean, sanitize and prepare room and equipment for formulation and filling process.
• Perform and monitor critical processes and execute routine validation protocols.
• Provide quality oversight to ensure that production and testing results are complete, accurate, and detailed according to
written procedures.
• Review documentation to ensure is accurate according to written procedures and cGMP.
• Receive, store, dispense, deliver, transfer, reconcile, cycle count, and ship materials per cGMP procedures and
regulations.
• Prepare manufacturing equipment through the management of Clean and Steam in Place, Clean Out of Place (COP), Parts
Washer, Autoclave, and Aseptic Assemblies.
• Management of RT-Report, Electronic Batch Record (eBR), PCS (Process Control System), LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems) and Forms for manual input.

• Collect samples for TOC (Total Organic Carbon) analysis.
• Assembly and disassembly of filters for manufacturing processes.
• Conduct integrity test for filters (e. g. Hydrophilic and Hydrophobic filters).

Science Assistant

Sea Grant Program - University of Puerto Rico at Humacao
09.2019 - 04.2021
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Organized program materials and documented attendance, incidents and other observations.
  • Completed documentation of attendance, grades and other required details.
  • Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best education for students.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Modeled positive behaviors to assist with learning.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.

Research Volunteer

David Castillo - Indoamérica University
06.2019 - 01.2020
  • Maintained high levels of confidentiality to protect data quality and project research.
  • Researched various subjects that were related to project and presented information to appropriate stakeholders.
  • Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection.
  • Collected and recorded data at various field sites for later assessment and data analysis.

Internship Student

PREM Program - University of Puerto Rico at Humacao
06.2015 - 07.2015
  • Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
  • Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
  • Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
  • Explored new technologies and approaches to streamline processes.
  • Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
  • Provided project progress updates and proposed solutions to issues.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

University of Puerto Rico At Humacao
Humacao, PR
06.2023

Skills

PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)

Gram Staining

Highly detailed oriented
Aseptic techniques (eg, sterilization, disinfection, dilution)

Strong organizational skills

Safety Awareness

Ability to work collaboratively with a high degree of independence
Culture techniques (e g, isolation, inoculation, inspection and incubation)
Sample collection (eg, TOC (Total Organic Carbon)

Computer systems: LIMS, eBR
Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point
Good manufacturing, lab, and documentation practices

Bilingual: English and Spanish (native speaker)
Collection, management, and reporting of scientific data

Analytical methods (eg pH, conductivity, osmolality, oxidation)

Affiliations

  • Secretary, NeuroBoricuas UPRH, 2020
  • Member, Microbiology Students Chapter, 2018-2020
  • Member, Biology Student Association, 2018-2020

Timeline

Associate Manufacturing

(under Sprectraforce Inc.)
11.2023 - Current

Science Assistant

Sea Grant Program - University of Puerto Rico at Humacao
09.2019 - 04.2021

Research Volunteer

David Castillo - Indoamérica University
06.2019 - 01.2020

Internship Student

PREM Program - University of Puerto Rico at Humacao
06.2015 - 07.2015

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

University of Puerto Rico At Humacao
GABRIELA M. CRUZ ÁLVAREZ