Education
California State University Fullerton
Masters in Biotechnology
Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences concentration in cell biology, Minor: Chemistry
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES
Dean’s List
California State University Health Professions
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Fall 2007-Spring 2009
Microbiology research with Dr. Hope Johnson studying microbial mats found in Octopus Spring, Yellowstone National Park.
Awarded: FDC grant for $570 and Department grant for $50
Experience
Confidential,
Irvine, CA
Microbiologist- June 2010 to April 2011
Conducted environmental monitoring in a Class 1,000 clean room suite and a Class 100 aseptic fill/finish suite, as well as on-site environmental monitoring for clients; trend all results Carried out routine endotoxin testing via the LAL kinetic chromogenic method Performed container closure integrity testing via the dye penetration method Prepared media and confirmed its suitability for use in the laboratory via growth promotion, testing for sterility, and incubation of biological indicators autoclaved with the media; conducted growth promotion and sterility testing for purchased media Conducted bioburden and microbial limits testing Carried out monthly monitoring of the purified water and WFI systems used in both the laboratory and manufacturing environments Calibrated instruments used for testing Adhered to strict cGMP, FDA, USP, and CFR guidelines and follow all SOPs in the laboratory environment at all times Inspected and sampled the entire manufacturing process Reviewed the current policies and improvised plans to improve upon the existing quality standards. Reviewed and analyzed the effectiveness of the modifications made. Ensured that all procedures within the company conformed to health and safety regulations. Wrote and improved standard operating procedures. Ensured all the procedures within the company adhered to the health and safety regualtions. Confidential,
January 2009-May 2009
As the only instructor in the class I mentored students on specific microbiology techniques such as aseptic techniques. My responsibility included helping students become familiar with the concepts of microbiology and everyday life critical for their entrance to nursing school. Graded papers and notebooks.
Confidential,
December 2005-April 2007
Office receptionist:
Taught patients how to correctly place (and care for) contacts. Performed glaucoma tests on the patients. Answered questions the patients had regarding their prescriptions and the store policies. Confidential,
December 2003-January 2004
Manager on duty:
Trained other employees on “selling strategies “and product knowledge. Made sure the sales goals were above what was required daily. Sold various hair products along with other beauty product needs.