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Mary Esperanza Garcia

Madera

Summary

Experienced researcher with a successful history in laboratory management and research. Emphasizes teamwork, achieving tangible results, and adapting to evolving requirements. Proficient in implementing safety protocols, maintaining equipment, and ensuring quality control. Recognized for reliability, strong problem-solving skills, and effective communication capabilities.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Lab Manager

Burke Lab, UC Merced
01.2024 - Current
  • Coordinate departmental budgets and resource allocation, optimizing lab operations while minimizing expenditures.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.

Lab Manager

Epperson Lab, UC Merced
01.2024 - Current
  • Interviewed, hired and trained research assistants to collaborate in research projects and gain skills in quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
  • Kept laboratory in compliance with security protocols
  • Managed inventory control for supplies, ensuring timely restocking

Project Coordinator

Epperson Lab, UC Merced
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Distributed participant incentives
  • Prepared meeting agendas and minutes for distribution and record keeping.
  • Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
  • Maintained database and spreadsheets with accurate inventory and status.

Intern

Nicotine and Cannabis Policy Center, UC Merced
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Qualitative research experience
  • Facilitated focus groups
  • Quantitative research experience
  • Participated in tobacco waste collections
  • Health Communication experience
  • Completed in field participant recruitment
  • Created media flyers

Education

BA - Psychology

University of California Merced
05.2023

AA - Psychology

Madera Community College
03.2021

Skills

  • Qualitative and Quantitative data collection
  • CITI certified in Social/Behavioral Research
  • Laboratory management
  • Research planning
  • Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Invoice processing
  • Documentation and reporting

Awards

Chancellors’ Honors List: Awarded to students who are on the Dean’s list with at least a3.5 GPA for both semesters in a single academic year (2019 –2023), UC Regents Scholarship: Awarded to a select few students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and exceptional promise. (2021)

RESEARCH INTERESTS

  • Health Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Community-Based Research
  • Health Disparities

Timeline

Lab Manager

Burke Lab, UC Merced
01.2024 - Current

Lab Manager

Epperson Lab, UC Merced
01.2024 - Current

Project Coordinator

Epperson Lab, UC Merced
01.2023 - 01.2024

Intern

Nicotine and Cannabis Policy Center, UC Merced
01.2022 - 01.2023

AA - Psychology

Madera Community College

BA - Psychology

University of California Merced

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