Mary Pilapil
New York,NY
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Associate III
Columbia University Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
- Planned and executed a cross-country move of laboratory (from San Diego to New York City)
- Started a laboratory from ground up with 4 lab members
- Established and maintains relationships with sales and services representatives
- Established and maintains relationships with laboratory collaborators on- and off-campus
- Wrote and received approval of animal, biohazards, and hazardous materials protocols for laboratory
- Collaborated with team members to streamline processes, resulting in increased efficiency and productivity.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and adherence to deadlines.
- Assisted in budget management, maintaining accurate records and supporting financial decision-making
- Implemented new strategies for staff training, leading to improved employee performance and retention rates
- Established and maintains 11 animal breeding colonies of differing genotypes of interest
- Established and maintains 10 breeding colonies for mouse modeling project
Laboratory Coordinator
Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Managed 12-member basic and translational research laboratory focused on pediatric brain cancer
- Trained new personnel on laboratory techniques, instruments, and safety procedures to ensure smooth integration into the team.
- Conducted preclinical studies evaluating effects of histone deacetylase and proteosome inhibitors on medulloblastoma cell lines in vitro and in vivo
- Kept equipment maintained, facility organized and consumables stocked to maximize performance
- Designed animal breeding maintenance system to increase efficiency in management and usage of 3 mouse breeding colonies
- Edited and kept animal protocols up-to-date and in compliance with IACUC
- Kept laboratory in compliance with UCSD and Sanford Burnham Prebys IACUC, IRB, EH&S and Safety Protocols and Guidelines
Biological Laboratory Manager
Veteran Affairs San Diego Medical Center
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Performed in vitro and in vivo studies focusing on cellular and molecular mechanisms of peripheral nerve injury and its association with chronic neuropathic pain
- Created a system to maintain and track 5 experimental mouse breeding colonies in 2 separate vivariums
- Kept equipment maintained in two separate facilities and consumables, reagents and plasticware stocked and organized
- Kept laboratory in compliance with IACUC and safety guidelines and laws under both UCSD and Veteran Affairs
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment
- Responsible for procuring several sets of high-cost laboratory equipment purchases
- Served as point of contact for accounting department, human resources, facilities management, and local sales representatives
Lab Technician
Fulgent Inc, Asterix Technology Group
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Handled with potentially live COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) sample in a strict aseptic field to prep for analysis
- Familiar with QiaCube HT nucleic acid extraction system
- Familiar with Apostle COVID-19 Viral RNA Isolation Automation System
- Tracked collected specimens into accessioning system
- Served as shift leader in a large, fast paced BSL-2 laboratory
- Cleaned and sterilized tools, equipment and environment to maximize purity of specimens
Biological Laboratory Technician – Lab Manager
Greater Los Angeles Research and Educational Foundation, GLAVREF
01.2019 - 04.2020
- Prepared and maintained fungal and bacterial colonies
- Performed DNA and RNA extraction and purification
- Kept laboratory supplies prepared by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt
- Served as point of contact with accounting and human resources department
- Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly
Work Study – Receptionist
Chatsworth Veteran Center
02.2016 - 12.2018
- Provided administrative support by managing incoming calls, coordinating files and sorting mail
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records.
- Provided new employee training
- Managed event planning, preparation and execution
- Regularly updated facility’s mental health contacts and resource book
Private Tutor
Self-employed
06.2014 - 08.2016
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses
- Created special handouts, study guides and enrichment materials to boost student knowledge
- Taught and assisted students in Elementary Math to College Algebra and General Chemistry to Organic Chemistry creating tailored lesson plans and study guides on subject matter
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies
- Managed 6-10 private student per semester
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Microbiology
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA2018
Publications
Fleischmann, J., Rocha, M., Hauser, P., Gowda, B., Pilapil, M. G., (2020) Exonuclease resistant 18S and
25S ribosomal RNA components in yeast are possibly newly transcribed by RNA polymerase II. BMC
Molecular and Cell Biology. 21, 59 (2020).
Leadership Positions
Sigma Tau Alpha (ΣΤΑ) Co-Ed Fraternity || CSU, Northridge 2016-2017
- Board of Officers, Secretary: January 2016-May 2017
- Board of Officers, Vice President: June-December 201
- United Sorority and Fraternity Council Ambassador: June-December 2017
Biological Sciences Department || San Diego Miramar College 2015-2016
- Biotech Employment Skills Training (B.E.S.T.) Workshop: July 2015
- Supplemental Instructor, summer contract: June-August 2016
Clinical Care Extender (CCE) Internship || Pomerado & Palomar Hospital 2012-2014
- Pre-health internship with hands-on patient experience; weekly 4-8 hour shifts in following
departments: Medical-Surgical, Intensive Care Unit, Emergency, Surgical
Timeline
Staff Associate III
Columbia University Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
Laboratory Coordinator
Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute
09.2021 - 12.2022
Biological Laboratory Manager
Veteran Affairs San Diego Medical Center
10.2020 - 09.2021
Lab Technician
Fulgent Inc, Asterix Technology Group
07.2020 - 08.2020
Biological Laboratory Technician – Lab Manager
Greater Los Angeles Research and Educational Foundation, GLAVREF
01.2019 - 04.2020
Work Study – Receptionist
Chatsworth Veteran Center
02.2016 - 12.2018
Private Tutor
Self-employed
06.2014 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Microbiology
California State University, Northridge
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