Antonio Trammel

Managed all Point of Care devices, conducted staff competencies, validated new POCT testing, wrote SOPs, and managed CAP proficiency testing for all lab areas.

Ran the Toxicology department with Agilent LC/MS/MS instruments, prepared samples, analyzed data with MassHunter, and worked with Beckman Coulter analyzers. Led a Bio-Banking project.

Worked in Microbiology and Molecular departments, speciated organisms using MALDI, ran AST, and utilized COBAS 8800 for COVID testing.

Participated in discussions on increasing minorities and underserved communities in STEM courses and majors.

Shadowed Dr. Kevin Considine D.O., seeing patients and learning about Osteopathic medicine in a private clinic.

Shadowed Dr. Joseph Jankiewicz M.D., an orthopedic surgeon, seeing patients and learning measurement software for knee replacements.

Managed Point of Care devices, conducted competencies, validated new POCT testing, standardized training documents, wrote SOPs, and managed CAP proficiency testing.

Trained and worked on two benches, ran dilutions bench for LCMS analysis, and worked in chemistry department processing up to eight thousand samples a day.

Prepared samples for DNA extraction using Hamilton automated liquid handlers, verified data, trained technicians, and ensured adherence to good laboratory practices.

Prepared lectures for general chemistry, wrote exams, held office hours, graded lab reports and exams, and taught fundamental laboratory skills.

Prepared lectures and guided students through general chemistry lab, held office hours and review sessions, and graded lab reports and exams.

Conducted research on renewable energy systems using hybrid semiconductor systems for solar fuel production. Utilized XPS, ALD, electrochemistry, SEM, HPLC, and mass spectrometry.

Sampled fermenter and seed tanks, maintained viscosity, pH, and sugar levels of BioGum product, performed QC analysis, and adhered to cGMP and GLP procedures.

Performed venipuncture, heel-stick, finger stick, and VBG on pediatric patients, processed specimens, and used EPIC software extensively.

Worked on an FDA approved study on chronic kidney disease, analyzing and testing samples with strict adherence to FDA GLP procedures.

Assisted students grades K-12 with homework in subjects including math, chemistry, English, and history, and prepared students for SAT and ACT.

Ensured water safety, performed rescues, and taught swimming and water safety to children and adults. Certified in CPR, first responder, lifeguard rescue, and water safety instruction.

Assisted in a lab learning microscopy and microbiological techniques, maintained coral tanks, retrieved samples, and analyzed bacterium through microscopy.

Developed cancer educational training tools for the Hispanic community, implemented tools through focus groups, and helped develop the educational program.

Assisted emergency room staff, acted as a translator when needed, and ensured cleanliness of patient rooms. Over 100 hours of service.

Completed the CLS Training Program at UCSD in August 2021.

Earned a Master of Science in Chemistry from the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in December 2018.

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Cellular Biology from Revelle College in June 2013.