CAROLINNE ALVARADO
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Researcher who excels in conducting detailed experiments and analyzing data to support scientific objectives. Efficient in managing laboratory equipment and ensuring accurate results, contributing to advancement of research projects. Demonstrates strong ability to focus on tasks, completing work with reliability and consistency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
STAFF RESEARCH ASSOCIATE II
UCLA CENTER FOR NEUROBEHAVIORAL GENETICS
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Stepped in as acting manager when lab manager was absent
- Independently planned and conducted experiments beneficial to various lab projects
- Interviewed potential candidates for the wastewater surveillance team and lab assistant
- Supervised, trained, and directed the work of undergraduate employees
- Continued duties of Staff Research Associate I
STAFF RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
UCLA CENTER FOR NEUROBEHAVIORAL GENETICS
03.2021 - 02.2023
- Supported the university's COVID-19 wastewater surveillance monitoring across UCLA dormitories
- Performed RNA extractions of 43 wastewater locations following standard operating procedures twice a week with same day results
- Safely collected wastewater samples from 43 autosamplers and delivered to lab
- Performed analytical assays such as RT-qPCR and quality control assays
- Worked with and programed automated lab equipment, such as epMotion Liquid Handler and KingFisher Apex
- Logged in samples using excel and analyzed retrieved data to prepare reports for task force
- Participated in bi-weekly COVID-19 wastewater surveillance monitoring meeting and presented reports and data obtained to stakeholders
- Kept informed about COVID-19 Los Angeles case trends and COVID-19 regulations
- Identified, removed, packed, transported and disposed of hazardous materials
SEXUAL ASSAULT ADVOCATE
STRENGTH UNITED
05.2020 - 04.2021
- Provided information and referrals to services available in the community to survivors
- Attended monthly training conferences to ensure up to date with regulations, policies, and programs
- Documented and assisted clients on 24 hour domestic violence and sexual assault crisis calls
- Handled confidential and/or sensitive information
SUPERVISOR
ASUCLA USPS
05.2017 - 07.2020
- Interviewed, trained and supervised new employees hired every year
- Assisted about 70 customers a day while attending other duties simultaneously
- Created weekly schedule for employees under my supervision
- Performed store opening and closing duties, including counting cash drawers and checking equipment
- Communicated with customers to troubleshoot problems concerning regulations, rates, or services
Education
Water Systems Technology – Certificate of Achievement -
College of The Canyons
Valencia, CA12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular Genetics
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA09-2020
Skills
- Laboratory techniques
- Sample preparation
- Attention to detail
- Data analysis
- Sample processing
- Research presentation
- Critical thinking
- Scientific writing
Projects
Passive Sampling of COVID-19 in Wastewater Los Angeles, CA Potential of Indirect Protective Mechanisms Against Plant Pathogenesis Los Angeles, CA
May 2022–April 2022
Objective: Compare three different passive materials, medical gauze, electronegative filter membranes, and cotton buds to determine best sampling material for COVID detection
· Deployed a torpedo device into sewer manhole to allow the device to interact with wastewater from UCLA dorms
· Performed viral concentration, RNA extraction and qPCR
· Compared passive sample N1 protein quantities collected using each material
January 2020–June 2020
Objective: Determine observable antipathogenic properties in samples collected from recovering ecosystems with varying levels of vegetation growth
· Collected soil samples from a wildfire site for lab analysis
· Performed serial dilutions, plating of soil bacteria, and gram staining
· Tested cultured bacteria for antibiotic resistance
· Kept accurate and detailed records of experiments and results
· Conducted literary search of relevant publications and applied such knowledge to assigned projects
Timeline
STAFF RESEARCH ASSOCIATE II
UCLA CENTER FOR NEUROBEHAVIORAL GENETICS
02.2023 - 08.2023
STAFF RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
UCLA CENTER FOR NEUROBEHAVIORAL GENETICS
03.2021 - 02.2023
SEXUAL ASSAULT ADVOCATE
STRENGTH UNITED
05.2020 - 04.2021
SUPERVISOR
ASUCLA USPS
05.2017 - 07.2020
Water Systems Technology – Certificate of Achievement -
College of The Canyons
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular Genetics
University of California, Los Angeles
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