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Federica Souto

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R&D project manager and PhD chemist who led lipid-based biomaterials research and published seven peer-reviewed papers.

Spain

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to apply my scientific expertise and project management experience to innovation consulting and R&D funding.

At Universidade da Coruña, I independently led research projects on lipid-based biomaterials and synthetic membrane systems, from planning through execution and reporting. I coordinated timelines, laboratory resources, and project milestones.

I prepared technical and scientific documentation, project reports, and deliverables for multidisciplinary and international teams. My doctoral research resulted in seven peer-reviewed publications and presentations at international conferences.

At the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), I managed my research stay, setting objectives, carrying out experiments, and communicating results while collaborating across scientific disciplines.

Earlier, I contributed to research protocols and project proposals at Universidade da Coruña. As a Laboratory Intern — Quality Control at Fortress Diagnostics, I worked with IVD reagents and maintained technical documentation in an ISO- and GMP-aligned environment.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Predoctoral Researcher

Universidade da Coruña

Oct 2022 - May 2026 (3 years 7 months)

Independently led research projects on lipid-based biomaterials and synthetic membrane systems, managing timelines, resources, and deliverables. Authored 7 peer-reviewed publications and presented at international conferences.

R&D Project Management Technical Documentation Cross Functional Collaboration Timeline management Resource Management Data Quality Scientific Writing Presentation Skills

Visiting Researcher

University of California, San Diego

Jul 2024 - Oct 2024 (3 months)

Managed a research stay with autonomous objective-setting, experimental execution, and results communication. Integrated into an international multidisciplinary team and adapted to new methodologies.

Research Management Experimental Design Cross Functional Collaboration Communication Skills

Research Assistant

Universidade da Coruña

Jun 2021 - Oct 2022 (1 year 4 months)

Contributed to the design and optimisation of experimental protocols and research methodologies. Supported the development and coordination of academic and industry-linked research projects.

Experimental Design Research Methodology Technical Documentation Project Coordination

Laboratory Intern

Fortress Diagnostics

Jul 2020 - Sep 2020 (2 months)

Performed quality control of IVD reagents in a regulated industrial environment under ISO standards and GMP-aligned workflows. Maintained technical documentation and quality records in compliance with ISO procedures.

Quality Control ISO Standards GMP Technical Documentation Teamwork