Juleika Y. Vega Pérez
Humacao
Summary
Experienced Laboratory Coordinator and Research Assistant Diver at the University of Puerto Rico, skilled in identifying coral diseases and managing projects. Contributed to initiatives evaluating coral reef health, demonstrating strong field research skills and effective communication. Recognized for enhancing data analysis workflows and successfully leading teams in high-pressure situations, driving advancements in marine conservation efforts.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory coordinator, Marine Laboratory
University of Puerto Rico
Humacao
08.2021 - Current
- Assign and assist with daily tasks
- Supervise coworkers
- Organize materials to use in classes
- Keep inventory up to date
- Order and management of UPRH Museum's collections
- Fill out reports
- Create work orders
Research Assistant Diver
University of Puerto Rico
Humacao
08.2022 - 05.2023
Project: Effect of antibiotics on corals affected with Stony coral tissue loss diseases (SCTLD)
- Coral reef assessment, delivery of antibiotics to corals as treatment for Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD)
- Performed aprox. 25 dives around the coast of Puerto Rico to identify coral reef health.
- Identify problems with fauna, algae and/or impact related to the coral reef.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Coastal Marine Biology
University of Puerto Rico
Humacao 05-2025
Skills
- Coral and coral diseases identification
- Project management
- Fish identification
- Water quality data collection
- Laboratory techniques
- Data analysis
- Field research
- Effective communication
- Work by pressure
Languages
Spanish
First Language
Certification
- Reef Check Eco Diver, Reef Check Worldwide, 2023
- Fish Identification, PADI, 2023
- Rescue Diver, SDI, 2022
- CPR and First Aid, DAN, 2022
Affiliations
- SCTLD treatment application, La Parguera, Puerto Rico, 2024
- Volunteer, at Open House in University of Puerto Rico at Humacao (UPRH), 2022-2024
- Volunteer, 43 hours at Project: “Developing Decision-Making Tools for Sargassum Management in Coastal Areas”, 2022
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Research Assistant Diver
University of Puerto Rico
08.2022 - 05.2023
Laboratory coordinator, Marine Laboratory
University of Puerto Rico
08.2021 - Current
- Reef Check Eco Diver, Reef Check Worldwide, 2023
- Fish Identification, PADI, 2023
- Rescue Diver, SDI, 2022
- CPR and First Aid, DAN, 2022
Bachelor of Science - Coastal Marine Biology
University of Puerto Rico
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