Experience

• Queensborough Community College

  Adjunct Instructor

  Teaching chemistry laboratories. The taught labs are included introductory chemistry laboratories and general chemistry laboratory.

• Cornell University

  Undergraduate Researcher - Department of Biomedical Engineering

  Fabrication of Microfluidic Devices using Hydrogels under Dr.Abraham Stroock
  • Analyzed the properties of different hydrogel materials.
  • Improved the protocol for harvesting rat tails and the Micro BCA Assay to measure the concentration of collagen.
  • Presented updates during group meetings.

• Cornell University

  Undergraduate Researcher - Department of Biomedical Engineering

  Characterization of Type I Collagen Gel Structure and Mechanics for the Optimization of Endothelial Cell Tube Formation under Dr. Abraham Stroock
  • Performed Permeability Experiments at different concentration of collagen Hydrogel.
  • Identified the optimum way to attach collagen hydrogel to glass tubes to perform permeability experiments.
  • Improved the protocol for harvesting rat tails.
  • Presented research updates during group meetings.

• Pall Life Sciences

  Biochemistry Lab Analyst II

  - Project Manager for the Endotoxin Testing for Single Use Systems.
  - Perform different assays for protein quantification like Bradford Assay, Micro BCA Protein Assay, BCA Protein Assay, NanoOrange Protein Assay.
  - Work on ligand-based binding of proteins using a high-throughput liquid handling station
  - Perform assays for endotoxin and ATP quantification
  Work on DNA and protein Electrophoresis, detection in gel, and transfer Membranes (Simply Blue Stain, Silver staining, Western Transfer, Southern Trnasfer, DIG-DNA dot blots, AmidoBlack, Cheminulinescence)
  - Work on Blood filtration and separation
  - Work on physical and chemical properties of test samples (charge, wicking rate, wetting surface)
  - Perform bench work as per standard test procedures, or follow job order instructions for non-standardized assays.
  - Perform lateral flow assays
  - Write job order, analyze data and write lab reports.
  - Support calibration, inventory, purchasing, and Waste Management. Review and modify lab procedures.

• Pall Life Sciences

  Analytical Chemistry Senior Associate Scientist

  • Perform routine in –house projects and testing such as:
  Non volatile residue (NVR), Total Organic Carbon (TOC), FTIR, UV/VIS and HPLC on filter extractables.
  • Perform job order requirements with accurate documentation of all lab results in notebook and formal reports
  • Critically review work instructions and discuss with manager timelines
  • Interact with project and lab managers to discuss projects. This would include progress of project and any pertinent observations or testing deviations
  • Understand, operate and calibrate laboratory equipment where assigned.
  • Adhere to laboratory safety and policies.
  • Responsible for lab cleanliness, and ordering and receiving material and reagents.
  • Suggest ideas/actions to improve laboratory equipment, output, or atmosphere. Participate in lab team projects.

• Winthrop-University Hospital

  Clinical Laboratory Science Intern

  Rosa worked at Winthrop-University Hospital as a Clinical Laboratory Science Intern