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Gabriel S. Colón Lai

Arecibo

Summary

Senior student at the University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo, Industrial Chemical Process Technology Program. Experienced in laboratory analysis and process unit operations. Knowledge in pharmaceutical, chemical, and biotechnological processes. Worked as research assistant and customer service. Enthusiastic Student Athlete dedicated to pursuing goals and performing well under pressure. Extensive experience in leadership positions and working with teams.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional Volleyball Player

Liga Volleyball Superior Masculino
08.2021 - 12.2022
  • Patriotas de Lares 2021
  • Indios de Mayagüez 2022
  • Attended all practices with willingness to learn, work hard and improve abilities.
  • Trained consistently, both alone and with team, to maximize form, technique and gameplay skills.
  • Contributed to team success by being best possible player and collaborating with teammates to accomplish common goals.
  • Maintained drive and determination to obtain personal and team objectives and goals.

Product Developer

University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo
08.2021 - 12.2021
  • Physics-Chemistry Department
  • Capstone Course: Techniques Unit Operations
  • Product: Local Brown Bourbon Whiskey
  • Responsibilities: Product development, statistical analysis, Standard Operating Procedure development

Research Assistant

University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo
01.2020 - 05.2020
  • Physics-Chemistry Department Research
  • Title: Water quality analysis of the river Tanama
  • Advisor: Nestor Velazquez
  • Testing water turbulence, procedures in how contaminated the water was, writing reports on how the investigation went. Instrument used was Vernier LabQuest Hardware, measuring volumetric flow and temperature.
  • Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
  • Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
  • Reviewed documents and data to identify trends and patterns.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Chemical Process Technology

University of Puerto Rico
Arecibo, Puerto Rico
06.2023

Associate of Science - Chemical Engineering Technology

University of Puerto Rico
Arecibo,Puerto Rico
06.2021

Skills

  • Writing reports
  • Problem solving
  • Results-oriented
  • Accept feedback
  • Communication
  • Technical skills

Additional Information


  • 675 Laboratory Hours in Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Unit Operations. Experience in the use of the following instruments/ equipment: HPLC, GC, UV, IR, spectrophotometer, distillation columns and heat exchanges. Experience in the use of the following programs: Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Awards , Honor Roll, UPRA


Timeline

Professional Volleyball Player

Liga Volleyball Superior Masculino
08.2021 - 12.2022

Product Developer

University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo
08.2021 - 12.2021

Research Assistant

University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo
01.2020 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Chemical Process Technology

University of Puerto Rico

Associate of Science - Chemical Engineering Technology

University of Puerto Rico
Gabriel S. Colón Lai