JESÚS SANTA PORRATA
Coto Laurel
Summary
A reliable student motivated to learn and develop as a professional. Organized, detail-oriented, strong analytical skills, and open to feedback for self-improvement. Passionate about all biology and chemistry.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant - Btec621 Animal Tissue Culture
PUCPR
Ponce, Puerto Rico
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Prepare materials and equipment for students' laboratory tissue culture technique lessons.
- Prepare animal cell cultures for student lab practice.
- Provided cell culture maintenance in between classes for continuation of student lab work and result recollection.
- Help mentor students on working under aseptic conditions in the lab.
- Aided student learning by guiding students during lab procedures.
- Supervised students to ensure lab safety protocols were properly followed.
- Clean up and store materials after class.
Student Research Lab Assistant
C.E.I.B.A
Coto Laurel, Puerto Rico
06.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to ensure successful completion of lab experiments
- Successfully operated a variety of sophisticated scientific instruments such as thermal cycler, gel electrophoresis system, micro spectrophotometer
- Assisted with training new students on proper usage of lab tools and resources
- Demonstrated good problem-solving skills by troubleshooting technical issues related to laboratory equipment
- Made good use of mathematics in order to prepare dilutions or reagent solutions for experimental processes
- Cleaned and prepared supplies and work areas
Tutor/Mentor - RACE for Success in STEM
PUCPR - Recinto De Ponce
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Assist the professor with preparing materials and equipment for students' lab work.
- Assist students with literature review, lab procedures and techniques, and experimental data analysis.
- Operate lab equipment such as a real-time PCR machine, electrophoresis chamber and power supply, and microvolume spectrophotometer.
- Organize and utilize formulas to convert raw experimental data into processed data.
- Supervise students to ensure lab safety protocols are followed.
Education
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
Ponce12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Pontificial Catholic University of Puerto Rico
Ponce06-2024
Skills
- Laboratory Techniques
- Biological Hazard Disposal
- Lab Safety Protocols
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Reagent Storing
- Surface Cleaning
- Laminar Flow Hood use
- Precise micropipetting
Languages
Spanish
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Extra-Curricular Activities
National Honor Society (NHS)
Awards
- Premio del Presidente 2023
- Lista de Honor del Decano 2021-2022
Timeline
Tutor/Mentor - RACE for Success in STEM
PUCPR - Recinto De Ponce
06.2024 - 07.2024
Teaching Assistant - Btec621 Animal Tissue Culture
PUCPR
01.2024 - 05.2025
Student Research Lab Assistant
C.E.I.B.A
06.2023 - Current
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Pontificial Catholic University of Puerto Rico