Julyssa Duffey
Shafter,CA
Overview
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8
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years of professional experience
Work History
Fermentation Research Associate 1
Antheia
Menlo Park, CA
07.2022 - 02.2025
- Planning, executing, and analyzing experiments.
- Executed standard operating procedures during laboratory experiments to support various projects.
- Set up and takedown of bioreactors including small scale (250mL/ 1L) to Large scale (20/30L)
- Monitored and recorded laboratory materials to ensure availability for experiments.
- Created SOPs and protocols for project-based experiments and equipment.
- Equipment maintenance: cleaning, troubleshooting, contacting 3rd party vendors for preventative maintenance.
- Maintain a safe and sterile work environment.
Lab Operations Associate
Antheia
Menlo Park, CA
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Operated liquid handling robot to streamline sample processing. and calibrating liquid handling robot
- Supported fermentation operations through supply chain and inventory management, media preparation, and timely tank turnover to enhance production workflow.
- Preparing liquid media, agar plates, and 96-well plates for molecular biology.
- Preparing buffers, stock solutions, and competent cells for molecular biology.
- Washing and autoclaving glassware, pipette tips, tubes, 96-well plates etc.
- Assisted with lab organization and inventory management by monitoring stock levels, receiving deliveries, and placing orders to ensure continuous supply of materials.
- Maintain lab tidiness by routine cleaning of common bench areas and general use equipment.
- Troubleshot laboratory equipment issues to minimize downtime and ensure consistent operational efficiency.
- Communicate and work closely with R&D staff to understand and anticipate their needs
- Properly handling the disposal of hazardous/ non- Hazardous waste.
Manufacturing Technician
Intel
Santa Clara, CA
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Set up, adjusted, tested, and verified machinery and equipment functionality to meet operational standards.
- Performed debugging and maintenance on equipment, enhancing performance reliability.
- Assisted engineers with troubleshooting and resolving equipment issues.
- Specialized processing of equipment in clean room
Youth Development Professional
Boys & Girls Clubs of Merced
Merced, CA
04.2017 - 05.2020
- Supervised and mentored youth in Merced County, fostering personal development and engagement.
- Developed and implemented educational, art, and healthy habit programs to enhance youth learning and well-being.
- Budgeting and planning staff schedules, programs and events for the youth of Merced
- Supervision of staff, documentation, and reporting to CEO
- Coordinated community outreach events to engage local residents and increase program awareness.
Barista
Barnes and Noble Cafe
Merced, CA
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Take orders while providing friendly customer service.
- Made quality beverages by following set recipes to ensure consistency and customer satisfaction.
- Cleaned facility to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for customers and staff.
- Replenished and maintained stock of food, beverage cups, utensils, and other items.
- Prepare, bake, and set up food that goes in display.
- Counted inventory and placed orders for consumables.
- Received shipments and made sure all consumables were accounted for.
- Executed morning shift tasks of changing displays and preparing café for opening; completed midday cleaning, stocking, and customer service tasks while following FIFO protocols; managed closing tasks of dating food items, proper storage, cleaning dishware, and reconciling register with computer totals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Molecular and Cellular Biology
University of California
Merced, CA05-2020
High School Diploma -
Shafter High School
Shafter CA05-2015
Skills
- Bioreactor setup
- Experimental analysis
- Planning experiments
- Research and analysis
- Molecular biology techniques
- Laboratory troubleshooting
- SOP creation
- Process optimization
- Laboratory organization
- Inventory management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
Personal Information
- Availability: Willing to relocate: Anywhere
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Visa Status: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Fermentation Research Associate 1
Antheia
07.2022 - 02.2025
Lab Operations Associate
Antheia
10.2021 - 07.2022
Manufacturing Technician
Intel
01.2021 - 10.2021
Barista
Barnes and Noble Cafe
01.2018 - 02.2019
Youth Development Professional
Boys & Girls Clubs of Merced
04.2017 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Molecular and Cellular Biology
University of California
High School Diploma -
Shafter High School