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Paulina Torrecillas

Flagstaff

Summary

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Stockroom and Support

NAU General Chemistry Laboratories
08.2023 - Current
  • Preparation and analysis of chemicals
  • Handling concentrated chemicals
  • Extensive laboratory safety training
  • Experience teaching general chemistry lab
  • Focus on acid base titrations, acid and base standardization, problem solving, troubleshooting, organizational skills, and chemical neutralization and disposal

Laboratory Assistant

ECOSS Schuur Lab
06.2023 - Current
  • Sample preparation including soil, plant/litter, water
  • Able to operate ball mill grinder machine and ultrasonic homogenizer (sonicator)
  • Experience acid washing glassware and other laboratory materials
  • Participating in a mentorship program, where I work on an independent study looking at soil nitrogen

Lab Assistant

ECOSS ACE Lab
06.2023 - Current
  • Learn and understand the importance of carbon dating and the use of Accelerator Mass Spectometry systems (AMS)
  • Sample preparation for AMS
  • Significant experience with wide range of laboratory techniques, with particular expertise in weigh by difference and using analytical balances

Student Worker

Jackscard and Central Ticket Office
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Responsible for student and staff record management, process simplifications, technological troubleshooting, and customer service

Education

Bachelors of Science - Biomedical Sciences

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
05-2025

High School Diploma -

Rio Rico High School
05.2021

Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Effective Time Management
  • Ability to Multitask
  • Decision Making
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Computer Skills
  • Customer Service
  • Adaptability
  • Fast Learner
  • Communication Skills
  • Ability to Work in a Team
  • Microsoft Office
  • Laboratory safety
  • Sample preparation
  • Chemical analysis
  • Data collection
  • Record management
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Attention to detail
  • Computer skills

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading
  • Cooking
  • Playing the guitar
  • Listening to music and science podcasts

Computer Programming Skills

Skilled in basic computer programming using Rstudio Coding. 

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Stockroom and Support

NAU General Chemistry Laboratories
08.2023 - Current

Laboratory Assistant

ECOSS Schuur Lab
06.2023 - Current

Lab Assistant

ECOSS ACE Lab
06.2023 - Current

Student Worker

Jackscard and Central Ticket Office
08.2022 - 07.2023

Bachelors of Science - Biomedical Sciences

Northern Arizona University

High School Diploma -

Rio Rico High School

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