Jamie Gunera Amador

Passionate about clinical research with a strong background in biomedical sciences, biotechnology, and microbiology. Hands-on experience with lab techniques like DNA extraction, PCR, and microbial analysis. Skilled at managing data, working in research settings, and helping students learn. Detail-oriented, organized, and able to juggle multiple tasks. Excited to contribute to meaningful research and make a difference in healthcare. Detail-oriented laboratory professional with hands-on experience in microbiological testing of fruits and vegetables, including sample preparation, plating, incubation, and microbial enumeration.

EXPERIENCE Laboratory Technician, 03/2025 - Present Coca Cola - Apopka , FL Microbiology Lab Assistant, 01/2024 - 12/2024 University Of Central Florida - Orlando, US Performed routine laboratory tests and analyses in support of research objectives, ensuring accuracy and precision of results. • Ensured compliance with relevant safety regulations when handling hazardous materials in the lab. • Set up and operated laboratory instruments to perform standardized testing in accordance with industry and standard operating procedures. • Calibrated scientific equipment such as pH meters, thermometers, balances. • Performed chemical and analytical testing of confidential ingredients to ensure product quality and brand protection. • Conducted high-throughput testing in compliance with SOPs and quality guidelines. • Performed microbiological testing of fruits and vegetables, including sample preparation, plating, incubation, and microbial enumeration. • Operated laboratory instruments such as refractometers, titrators, and spectrophotometers; HPLC exposure as applicable. • Documented and managed data using Excel, Word, and LIMS. • Collaborated with team members while maintaining strong attention to detail, safety, and data integrity. • Practiced aseptic techniques, prepared growth media, and cultivated microbes on agar and in broth. • Conducted Gram staining, microscopy, enzymatic and antibiotic sensitivity test. • • Advanced • French Intermediate Performed colony counting, serial dilutions, DNA extraction, and assisting students with laboratory techniques like DNA extraction and PCR. • • • • • • Prepared materials, and ensured lab safety compliance. Fostered a supportive learning environment, sharing my enthusiasm for microbiology to enhance their understanding and skills. Identified potential problems or discrepancies during laboratory testing procedures. Prepared culture media for use in microbial growth experiments. Provided technical support for researchers conducting microbiology studies. Operated automated instruments to extract DNA from biological samples

Bachelor's: Biotechnology, 12/2024 University of Central Florida 

Bachelor's: Biomedical Sciences, 05/2024 University of Central Florida

 Associates Degree: 05/2021 Valencia College