Josué Rodríguez Rivera
Industrial Microbiologist
Summary
Promising Industrial Microbiologist graduated with a track record of academic excellence. Eager to apply microbiology and life sciences laboratory experience and knowledge in a pharmaceutical or medical device setting to continue acquiring experience and contribute to the company’s goals. Reliable with assigned tasks and dedicated to excelling for the benefit of the company and professional growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Admissions and Promotions Officer
EDP University of Puerto Rico
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Processed applications in a timely manner, meeting deadlines while maintaining attention to detail in reviewing applicant materials.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations surrounding financial aid disbursement by staying up-to-date on relevant policies and procedures.
- Worked with information systems such as CRM and Anthology Student to keep student profiles up to date with the institution's regulations.
Microbiology Laboratory Trainee
University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Worked in clinical microbiology, general microbiology, and microbial ecology laboratory settings conducting a variety of
experiments and writing laboratory reports. - Employed a wide array of laboratory techniques during experiments such as: culture media preparation, serial dilutions, biochemical testing, Gram stain, spore stain, autoclave, collection and preparation of clinical samples, growth curve analysis, bacterial transformation, colony counter, Andersen sampler, Winogradsky column, CAMP, and antibiotic sensitivity test.
Mycology Laboratory Trainee
University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Conducted research during a graduate level mycology course on microflora found on electronic devices. Worked in sample taking, isolating specimens, identifying fungus, and analyzing the collected data along with a research partner.
- Developed a medical mycology research project to find and identify true dermatophytes in nail samples employing techniques such as preparing dermatophyte test medium (DTM), rose bengal agar, and wet chambers. Successfully isolated and identified a true dermatophyte, Tricophyton.
- Characterization and isolation of morphotypes, moist chambers, serial dilutions, dual culture plate assay, culture media preparation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Microbiology
University of Puerto Rico
Mayagüez, Puerto Rico06-2022
Skills
- Bilingual (English and Spanish), Laboratory skills, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Analytical skills, Research skills, Microbiology laboratory skills, Detail-oriented, Teamwork, Interpersonal skills, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), Minitab, Intermediate Portuguese speaker
Certification
- Good Laboratory Practices, Cannaworks
Timeline
Admissions and Promotions Officer
EDP University of Puerto Rico
03.2024 - 12.2024
Microbiology Laboratory Trainee
University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez
08.2019 - 05.2022
Mycology Laboratory Trainee
University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez
08.2018 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Microbiology
University of Puerto Rico