# Laura Navia Laura Navia is a remote worker on Himalayas, Investigation Intern at Alpina Productos Alimenticios SAS BIC, based in Colombia. Source: https://himalayas.app/@lauranavia1 ```text Biochemical engineer and biologist at Alpina Productos Alimenticios SAS.BIC, with research experience in biotechnological drug development. ``` | Detail | Value | | --- | --- | | Availability | Looking for a job | | Location | Colombia | | Authorized to work in | Colombia | | Salary expectations | 40k+ USD | | Job categories | Biochemical Engineer, Biochemical Engineer, Biologist, Research Scientist, Bioprocess Engineer | | Skills | Biotech, Bioprocessing, Laboratory Work, Pilot Operations, Process Design, R&D, Molecular Biology, Applied Omics Sciences, Microorganisms and Microbiomes, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Python, RStudio, Schrodinger Maestro, HADDOCK, SuperProDesigner | | LinkedIn | https://linkedin.com/in/laura-navia-rivera-06b81328b | ## What I'm looking for ```text I’m interested in process design and developing innovative strategies for scientific and industrial settings, particularly in biotechnology, bioprocesses, and biotechnological product research and development. ``` ## About ```text At Alpina Productos Alimenticios SAS.BIC, I worked as an Investigation Intern. My background combines biochemical engineering and biology, with a focus on biotechnology, bioprocesses, and research and development of biotechnological products. In Icesi University research groups, I participated in work spanning biotechnological drug development, microalgae, cosmetic products, botany, and invertebrate animals. My undergraduate thesis evaluated the effect of Lycorine and 1,2-Diacetyl-6-Oxolycorine on Zika Virus (ZIKV) infection. My coursework included applied omics sciences, microorganisms and microbiomes, and basic Python. I’m interested in process design and developing strategies for scientific and industrial settings. I’ve used Python, RStudio, Schrödinger Maestro, HADDOCK 2.4, and SuperProDesigner. ``` ## Experience ### Investigation Intern Alpina Productos Alimenticios SAS BIC. Feb 2026 - Aug 2026 ```text Conducted investigation tasks as an intern at Alpina Productos Alimenticios SAS BIC, a food products company. ``` ### Publicity Committee Director AIChE. Jan 2025 - Dec 2025 ```text Directed the publicity committee for the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. ``` ### Microalgae Research Group Member Icesi University. Jan 2025 - Dec 2025 ```text Participated in the Microalgae research group at Icesi University. ``` ### Biotechnological Drug Development Research Group Member Icesi University. Jan 2024 - Jun 2025 ```text Participated in the Biotechnological drug development research group at Icesi University. ``` ### Academic Committee Member AIChE. Jan 2024 - Dec 2024 ```text Served as an academic committee member for the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. ``` ### Cosmetic Products Research Group Member Icesi University. Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 ```text Participated in the Cosmetic products research group at Icesi University. ``` ### Invertebrate Animals Research Group Member Icesi University. Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 ```text Participated in the Invertebrate animals research group at Icesi University. ``` ### Publicity Committee Director AEBI. Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 ```text Directed the publicity committee for the Biology student association AEBI. ``` ### Botany Research Group Member Icesi University. Aug 2021 - Jul 2022 ```text Participated in the Botany research group at Icesi University. ``` ### Publicity Committee Member AEBI. Aug 2021 - Dec 2021 ```text Served as a publicity committee member for the Biology student association AEBI. ``` ## Education ### Icesi University B.Sc., Biochemical Engineering. 2020 - 2026 Activities and societies: Dean's List, Semesters I–VIII; 15% merit-based scholarship; Relevant Coursework: SAChE, Applied Omics Sciences, Microorganisms and Microbiomes, Basic Python; Undergraduate Thesis: 'Evaluation of the Effect of Lycorine and 1,2-Diacetyl-6-Oxolycorine on Zika Virus (ZIKV) Infection.' ```text Pursued a B.Sc. in Biochemical Engineering and a B.Sc. in Biology with a concentration in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. Recognized on the Dean's List for semesters I–VIII and awarded a 15% merit-based scholarship. ``` ### Icesi University B.Sc., Biology. 2020 - 2026 Activities and societies: Dean's List, Semesters I–VIII; 15% merit-based scholarship; Relevant Coursework: SAChE, Applied Omics Sciences, Microorganisms and Microbiomes, Basic Python; Undergraduate Thesis: 'Evaluation of the Effect of Lycorine and 1,2-Diacetyl-6-Oxolycorine on Zika Virus (ZIKV) Infection.' ```text Pursued a B.Sc. in Biology with a concentration in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. Recognized on the Dean's List for semesters I–VIII and awarded a 15% merit-based scholarship. ``` ## Tech stack - Python - RStudio - Miro - Canva - Minitab To contact Laura, message them from this profile with a Himalayas employer account: [Hire on Himalayas](https://himalayas.app/hire). ## People also viewed - [Filipo Valencia](https://himalayas.app/@filipovalencia): AI Engineer, University of los Andes - [victor hugo rua lopez](https://himalayas.app/@victorhugorualopez): PhD Student in Engineering, Universidad de los Andes - [Elizabeth Cadavid Torres](https://himalayas.app/@elizabethcadavidtorr): Instructor / Researcher, Universidad CES - [Valentina Rueda Barrios](https://himalayas.app/@valentinaruedabarrio): Visiting Researcher, University of Ottawa - [Manuela Cleves Morales](https://himalayas.app/@manuelaclevesmorales): Pasantía en Biología, Corporación Autónoma Regional del Alto Magdalena - [Juan josé Picon](https://himalayas.app/@juanjospicon): Computational Biologist Scholar, Stowers Institute For Medical Research - [sergio torres](https://himalayas.app/@sergiotorres): Ayudante de Investigación, Universidad Nacional de Colombia - [JUAN JOSE TRIANA MARIN](https://himalayas.app/@juanjosetrianamarin): Atención al Cliente, Dulcepan - [Vanessa Betancourt](https://himalayas.app/@vanessabetancourt): Process Analyst, Fundación Más Contacto - [Julián Felipe Rodríguez Rubiano](https://himalayas.app/@julinfeliperodrguezr): Research Engineer, BioD SAS