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Daniel RC

@danielrc

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Motivated bioengineering graduate focused on lab work, quality, and continuous learning.

Portugal

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking entry-level IT positions, with a particular interest in the cybersecurity field.

I am a bioengineering-trained professional who values quality, continuous learning, and practical lab experience. My academic and internship work centered on ecotoxicology—investigating microplastics and copper effects on Danio rerio gills—and I pair that with hands-on roles in retail and seasonal packaging that developed my attention to detail and resilience.

I bring basic programming (Python, Matlab, C++), image-processing and Microsoft Office skills, and strong interpersonal and organizational abilities from student leadership and community activities. I am eager to apply my laboratory experience, analytical mindset, and adaptability to contribute to research or industry teams focused on biotechnology, environmental toxicology, or related applied sciences.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Ecotoxicology Intern

Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro

Jan 2023 - Jun 2023 (5 months)

Conducted a curricular internship investigating effects of microplastics and copper on Danio rerio gills and produced a final bachelor's project report documenting experimental results and analyses.

Ecotoxicology Zebrafish Husbandry Experimental Design Data Analysis Report Writing Chemical Exposure Protocols

Fishermonger

Pingo Doce

Jan 2025 - Jul 2025 (6 months)

Prepared and sold a range of fresh and frozen seafood, managing product presentation, portioning and customer service within a high-volume retail environment.

Seafood Preparation Customer Service Food Safety Cold Chain Management Cashier Experience

Fruit Packer

Eduardo Salvador Ribeiro - UnColheita

Aug 2021 - Aug 2023 (2 years)

Performed seasonal fruit packaging requiring high stamina, speed and attention to detail across multiple harvest seasons (2021, 2022, 2023).

Quality Control Manual Handling Attention To Detail Teamwork

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Universidade de Aveiro

Master of Science, Biotechnology

2025 -

Enrolled in a Master's in Biotechnology starting in 2025 and completed the first year before pausing the program.

Udemy (online)

Professional Certificate, Computer Programming

2023 - 2024

Completed the '100 Days of Code: The Complete Python Pro 2023-2024' bootcamp to strengthen Python skills.

Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro

Bachelor of Engineering, Bioengineering

2020 - 2023

Activities and societies: Member of the pedagogic and bioengineering student councils; helped in the university herbarium; participation in olympiads and extracurricular clubs.

Bachelor's degree in Bioengineering completed coursework from 2020 to 2023 with a curricular internship in ecotoxicology analyzing effects of microplastics and copper on Danio rerio gills.