Claudia Alonso
El Monte,CA
Summary
Personable and detail-focused, equipped with foundational knowledge in laboratory procedures and safety protocols. Possesses adeptness in handling laboratory equipment and conducting basic experiments. Capable of delivering accurate and timely results to support research objectives and laboratory efficiency.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Monterey Bay Food Bank
Salinas, CA
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food sorting processes
- Prepared and packaged boxes during box assembly line phase.
- Packaged up nonperishable food items for food bank visitors.
- Kept warehouses and preparation areas clean and orderly to limit workplace risk.
- Organized, sorted and stored donations in orderly systems to minimize waste.
- Demonstrated flexibility by adapting to various roles within the organization as needed, including front-of-house support and warehouse operations assistance.
Pharmacy Technician Trainee
CVS Pharmacy
Marina, CA
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Processed prescription medications accurately and efficiently to meet patient needs.
- Assisted pharmacists in medication preparation and inventory management toensure optimal stock levels.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Maintained compliance with pharmacy regulations and safety standards during daily operations.
- Utilized pharmacy management software for tracking prescriptions and managing patient profiles effectively.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
- Supported inventory management initiatives through accurate record-keeping of received shipments and expired medications for disposal purposes.
Education
Master of Science - Microbiology
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Molecular Biology Concentration
California State University Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA05.2024
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- R Studio
- Stains: Gram, Endospore, and Capsule
- Aseptic Technique
- Biohazard safety
- Proper glove use
- Decontamination of surfaces
- DNA sequence alignment (BLAST Analysis)
- Use of standard microbiology equipment (Balances, cell counters, Micropipettes)
- Recordkeeping/Laboratory Notebooks
- Serial dilutions
- Streak, Spread, and Track Plate Methods of Propagating Microorganisms
- Bilingual: Spanish, English
- CA Dept of Motor Vehicles Driver’s License
- Responsible Conduct of Research Training
- Information Privacy Security (HIPAA) Training
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician Trainee
CVS Pharmacy
11.2022 - 12.2023
Volunteer
Monterey Bay Food Bank
01.2022 - 05.2024
Master of Science - Microbiology
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Molecular Biology Concentration
California State University Monterey Bay
Research Experience
- California State University Monterey Bay Undergraduate Researcher, Course Based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE), California State University Monterey Bay, Spring 2021. Review, summarize, and analyze clinical variants of the gene for phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH). Argue from evidence, such as predictive algorithms, for pathogenicity
- BIO 210 Molecular & Cellular Physiology and Animal Physiology Course Project: Integration of Biology Into Everyday Life, California State University Monterey Bay, Spring 2021. BIO 211L Ecology, Evolution, Biodiversity and Plants: iNaturalist Observations: The focus of this semester-long activity is to gain experience exploring and observing biodiversity around students’ local communities. Over the semester, each student will record and track 75 photographic observations made through our iNaturalist class project website. Students will also regularly examine and evaluate collected observations for patterns in preparation for the final iNaturalist project.
Relevant Course Work
- Chemistry 1/ Chemistry 2: Data, Analysis and Error propagation.
- Physics 1 & 2: Covers topics in electricity, magnetism, and optics. Emphasizes active and experiential learning, practical applications, motion, mechanics, energy, and fluids using active and experiential learning.
- Organic Chemistry 1 & 2: Nomenclature, structure, bonding, reactivity, and formation of saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons, halogenated compounds, and alcohols.
- Microbiology: Introduces the biology of microorganisms, their significance as model systems for understanding fundamental cellular processes, and their role in human affairs. Also introduces the biological properties of bacterial and animal viruses, replication, methods of detection, interactions with host cells and multicellular hosts.
- Immunology: This course covers the basics of immunity and the immune system, including innate, adaptive, and disease states.
- Biochemistry 1 & 2: Biomolecular structure and function, biological oxidation and reduction, metabolism including respiration and photosynthesis, membrane transport, and biotransformation.
- Research policies and regulations: Reviews CSU and federal policies, rules, and regulations on integrity, use of humans and animals, authorship, data, genetics, etc., using case studies.
- Advanced Microbiological Research Methods: In-depth presentation of the ever-growing arsenal of techniques needed to be an effective experimental microbiologist/molecular biologist.
- Medical Microbiology: In-depth examination of the pathogenic mechanisms of medically important bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses.