Damaris Mejiamejia.damaris.0783@yahoo.com

818-486-11658848 Katherine ave

Panorama City CA 91402

EducationSeptember 2009 - June, 2012 California State University Northridge, Northridge, CA.Post-baccalaureate Degree in Cellular/molecular/physiology/MicroBio

September, 2006 - June, 2009 California State University Northridge, Northridge, CABachelor of Arts Degree, Biology

September, 2004 - June, 2006 Los Angeles Pierce College, Woodland Hills, CA.General Education certification, AA degree

Medical and Biological Work Research ExperienceCancer Research -Biotechnology techniques-Supervisor-Data entry and analysis-Inventory-Proper safety procedures-Quality control Cellular/Molecular/Physiology Research-Cell/Plant and tissue culture -Sequencing-QPCR-Electrophoresis-Western Blots-ELISA-Transgenes-Protein isolation-Purification-Flow cytometry

Medical Microbiology/Immunology-Specimen collections-Gram stains-Analyzed microbial substances-Identifying and isolating infectious disease-causing organisms-Optical and electron microscopes-Gas chromatographs-Aseptic techniques,agar plate preparation and streaking-Quantification: Colony Forming Units (CFU)-Dilution plating-Plaque forming units for phage identification (PFU)-Bacteria cultivation, isolation and identification

Cell / Plant and Tissue Culture -Cell growth culture, preservation and storage-Maintenance: growth pattern and harvesting-Monitor media and growth requirements-Cell counts, freezing cells, thawing frozen cells. -Aseptic techniques

-Plate preparation and inoculation, dilutions, titrations-Column chromatography-Slide preparation and recombinant DNA

Clinical PracticesMedical/Administrative-Medical History (SOAP)/Charting-Medical Record Review -Educate and counsel patients about the normal growth, nutrition plans, physical development and health maintenance-Clinic procedures:

visual acuityaudiometryEKGsflow peaks spirometer tests

-Insurance companies and pharmacies-EHR system-Medical referral -Prior authorizations-Pre-ops-Prepare and schedule Government Medical Audits.

FDA regulatory compliance projects experience

1) Affordable Care Act (ACA) 2) Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 3) Others: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), Family Pact program, Child Health and Disability Prevention (CHDP).

Quality Control Experience

-Maintain of records, lab notebooks and logbooks. -Troubleshooting unexpected or unsatisfactory results -Implemented alternative procedures-Monitored accuracy of work/data recorded-Validation of results-Evaluated and analyzed data obtained-Supervised the improvement of operating procedures and its efficiency-Contribution of the manuscripts/publication -Ensuring safety procedures-Guidelines in handling and disposal of bio-hazardous

Publications/ Presentations/ Awards

Parameters Affecting Cell Binding to Lectin Beads in Carbohydrate-Base Drug Development. FASEB Journal, Vol 22, abs 465, pgm 8082 (2008)

Languages

English/Spanish

Skills

Computer Skills: Microsoft word, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet Explorer and other software and hardware skills.Office Ally EHR systemOral/written communication and math skillsBiometry statistical analysis