Blas Cintron

Perform routine and non-routine product testing to support drug product manufacturing release and stability, including environmental monitoring, bioburden, and kinetic chromogenic endotoxin. Manage lab operations such as reagent preparation, inventory/material ordering, and execution of work orders, and support audit inspections.

Receive, store, and manage movement of blood products for cell therapy across QC laboratories while ensuring correct labeling and maintaining custody continuity. Maintain samples in cryo storage equipment and follow SOPs and GMP guidelines.

Assisted with DNA extraction and gel electrophoresis of rice and supported inoculum preparation and disease screening for rice sheath blight. Followed GLP requirements and practiced aseptic techniques in the laboratory.

Performed chemical sample analysis and generated lab reports while supervising medical lab quality control and ensuring instruments were functional and up to date. Conducted troubleshooting and calibration, used PCR to identify flu and strep-A, and performed blood banking tasks including crossmatching, antibody screening, and ABO typing.

Provided clinical testing and specimen analysis to support diagnosis and treatment, conducting laboratory testing across hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, serology, and immunology. Prepared reagents and chemical solutions for microscopic examination, analyzed and reported findings, investigated atypical results, and expedited critical test results while maintaining quality assurance.

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology from De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute from 2020 to 2023. Served as class president and received university honors and the Aktibong Lasalyano award.

Completed partial coursework toward a Bachelor of Science in Physics at the University of Massachusetts Lowell from 2016 to 2017.

Completed partial coursework toward a Bachelor of Science in Physics at the University of Massachusetts Lowell from 2011 to 2013.

Completed partial coursework toward a Bachelor of Science in Biology at Inter American University of Puerto Rico from 2009 to 2011.

Completed an Associate of Science program in Medical Laboratory Technician in 2014 at George Washington University. Completed related U.S. Army Medical Department Center & School Medical Laboratory Specialist training (phase 2) and MOS 68K.