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Andrea Oconer

@andreaoconer

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Biological engineer and licensed chemical technician with environmental laboratory expertise.

Philippines

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What I'm looking for

I seek lab- or research-focused roles in environmental monitoring or membrane/analytical research where I can apply instrumentation expertise, mentor teams, and drive quality and process improvements.

I am a Biological Engineer and Licensed Chemical Technician II with hands-on experience in analytical testing, environmental monitoring, and membrane research. I have performed ICP-OES, UV-Vis, titrations, and other lab techniques under GLP/ISO and produced GIS-based analyses and technical reports supporting data-driven environmental projects.

I have mentored junior staff, led process improvements that doubled efficiency in prior roles, and earned awards for performance and academic research, including a Best Undergraduate Thesis Award for membrane nanofiltration work. I seek to contribute rigorous laboratory skills, field sampling experience, and strong data-analysis capabilities to impactful environmental and research-driven teams.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Chemical Laboratory Technician

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CRL Environmental Corporation

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 8 months)

Performed analytical testing of water, soil, and air samples using titration, spectrophotometry, and UV-Vis, maintained GLP/ISO-compliant QA/QC procedures, and trained junior technicians while achieving 94–96% internal turnaround time.

Titration Spectrophotometry QA&QC GLP Environmental Monitoring

University Research Associate

Mapúa University

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 11 months)

Conducted physicochemical analyses and ICP-OES for a DOST-PCHRD-funded health index project, produced GIS maps of heavy metal distributions across 20+ sites, and supported outreach and scientific program activities.

ArcGIS Data Visualization Report Writing

Customer Support Specialist

TaskUs

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 11 months)

Led process improvements by developing algorithms and trackers that cut task execution time by 50% and maintained a 100% QA average delivering multi-channel client support.

Process Improvement QA client support Data Tracking Jira Excel Communication

Organizational Committee Assistant

Philippine SEA Games Organizational Committee Foundation

Jan 2019 - Dec 2019 (11 months)

Coordinated 20+ meetings, events, travel, and logistics for National Olympic Committee representatives and athletes during the Southeast Asian Games.

Event Coordination Logistics Scheduling Travel Coordination Meeting Management

Research Intern

R&D Center for Membrane Technology

Jan 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year 11 months)

Developed and modified nanofiltration membranes for water purification and characterized membrane properties using SEM, FTIR, WCA, and UV-Vis.

Membrane Fabrication SEM FTIR Water Contact Angle UV Vis Surface Modification

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Mapúa University

Bachelor of Science, Biological Engineering

2013 - 2019

Activities and societies: Best Undergraduate Thesis Awardee (2019); research in membrane nanofiltration and water purification; participation in university research projects and events.

Completed dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Biological Engineering and Chemistry; thesis on graphene-enhanced antimicrobial fouling behavior of thin-film nanocomposite membranes and awarded Best Undergraduate Thesis (2019).

Mapúa University

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

2013 - 2019

Activities and societies: Thesis research on thin-film nanocomposite membranes; laboratory work involving FTIR, UV-Vis, AAS, and other instrumentation; award recognition for undergraduate thesis.

Completed Bachelor of Science in Chemistry alongside Biological Engineering studies, contributing to analytical and experimental research in environmental and materials science.