Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Biomedicine PhD with experience in research, diagnosis and teaching in infectious diseases, antimicrobial susceptibility and molecular Biology. I currently work as a Scientist in the development of an in vitro diagnostic device for bloodstream infections, combining my expertise in molecular biology and microbiology. At the same time, I am directly involved in the development of the test’s In-Process Quality Control. •Strong interest in contributing to human health improvement and translating science into practice. •Skilled in organization, planning, analysis, problem-solving, and self-motivation. Advanced Laboratory Expertise •Hands on techniques in microbiology, molecular biology, microscopy, and immunology, including microbial culture (bacteria and yeasts), DNA/RNA extraction, primer design, PCR, qPCR, sequencing, ELISA, etc. •Participation in collaborative projects involving human cell lines and 3D hydrogel models. •Experience with the animal model Galleria mellonella. Technical Software Proficiency •Microsoft office, Endnote, data visualization tools, databases, bioinformatic tools, and statistical analysis software.
R&D Scientist involved in the development phase of an in-vitro medical device intended for BSIs detection. - Planning, execution, documentation and analysis of qPCR tests. - Work under GLP and following SOPs in a startup fast-paced enviroment. - Writing of WI, Scientific reports and other documentation. - Root cause analysis and Troubleshooting of non-expected results. - Development of the In-Process Quality control.
•Project Management: Led the planning and execution of experiments, successfully completing 5 research projects over 3 years. •Data Handling: Recorded and analyzed data from a variety of techniques. •Assay Optimization: Standardized experimental protocols for studying yeast biofilms. •Innovation: Contributed to the design, testing and optimization of in vitro models for microbial culture. •Efficacy evaluation: Tested new antimicrobial compounds against bacterial biofilms. •Scientific Communication: Presented data at 9 scientific events and authored 5 original articles. •Adaptability and problem-solving: Managed multiple projects simultaneously implementing the best approach for completion. •Teamwork: Mentored lab members and collaborated in multidisciplinary team projects. •Mentorship: Provided partial supervision of a master's thesis.
•Molecular Diagnosis: Standardized gene amplification for diagnosing genetic diseases via Sanger sequencing. Provided support for NGS and aCGH processes. •Time Management and Organization: Significantly improved delivery times of patient reports. •Assays Validation: Conducted internal scientific validation of an IVD technique aiding in lab’s certification as a High Complexity Molecular Biology Laboratory.
•Molecular Diagnosis: Detected infectious agents in various tissue samples using PCR and qPCR. •Attention to Detail: Ensured the accuracy of patient reports. •Collaboration: Supported other analysts to meet daily processing demands.
•Teaching experience: Planned and executed undergraduate lab courses in Molecular Biology (2015 and 2017), Virology (2016) and Immunology (2016), achieving an average teaching assessment score of 3.65/4. •Inventory management: Managed and updated laboratory supplies and reagents. •People management: Directed the class monitor and coordinated a team of 9 instructors for the Molecular Biology Laboratory (2017), ensuring efficient course execution.