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Maria Vanessa Jimenez

@mariavanessajimenez

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Bioinformatics-focused researcher and translator, blending molecular methods with data analysis.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a bioinformatics or biomedical research role where I can apply molecular lab experience and data analysis (Python/R) to support meaningful scientific work, while valuing clear communication, confidentiality, and high-quality execution.

I’m a Bioinformatics graduate student with hands-on lab experience supporting translational research—from donor tissue handling to primary cell culture maintenance, sample organization, and database updates.

In my research role at TTUHSC, I investigated the role of long noncoding RNA 67 in triple-negative breast cancer, including knockdown/overexpression studies and generating stable inducible HCC1143 triple-negative breast cancer cell lines for downstream experiments.

Beyond the lab, I’ve built a strong track record as a freelance English ↔ Spanish translator across medical, legal, and business materials, delivering accurate, culturally appropriate translations with strict confidentiality and deadline-driven quality.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Remote Translator (EN↔ES)

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Freelance

Aug 2015 - Present (10 years 11 months)

Provided professional English↔Spanish translation and editing for legal, medical, business, and administrative documents with a focus on accuracy, cultural appropriateness, and confidentiality. Translated documents including medical consent forms, health information materials, certificates, passports, and corporate documentation.

Medical Translation Legal Translation Document Review Editing Confidentiality Document Translation

HSC Research Aide

TTUHSC El Paso Southwest Brain Bank/B. Gadad Lab

Nov 2021 - Apr 2022 (5 months)

Screened potential brain bank donor candidates, contacted next of kin to obtain consent, and assisted with dissection, cryopreservation, and storage of donor tissue samples. Maintained primary cell cultures and updated Southwest Brain Bank databases with tissue sample information.

Donor Screening Next Of Kin Consent Coordination Tissue Dissection Tissue Storage Plasma And Blood Sample Storage Primary Cell Culture Maintenance Tissue PH Measurement Colorimetric Assays Database Management Excel Abstract Review Laboratory Teaching Support

Graduate Student

S. Gadad Lab - TTUHSC El Paso

Oct 2020 - May 2021 (7 months)

Investigated the role of long noncoding RNA 67 (lnc67) in triple-negative breast cancer by testing knockdown and overexpression effects on triple-negative breast cancer cell proliferation. Generated stable inducible triple-negative breast cancer cell lines via transfection/transduction for downstream experiments.

Triple Negative Breast Cancer Research LncRNA 67 Knockdown LncRNA 67 Overexpression Transfection

Summer Intern

HealthPoint Community Health Center

Jun 2015 - Jul 2015 (1 month)

Performed English to Spanish translation for informational documents and consent forms and reviewed/editing of previously translated materials. Assisted with grant-related data entry and created a cultural diversity presentation to support culturally competent care training.

Document Translation Editing Cultural Diversity Presentation Creation

Cashier/Sandwich Artist

Subway

Apr 2010 - Mar 2011 (11 months)

Provided customer service and handled checkout while preparing specialty sandwiches and breads. Completed cleaning and basic maintenance tasks to support daily operations.

Customer Service Cashiering Sandwich Preparation Cleaning Maintenance