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Rafaela Robalino
@rafaelarobalino
Biotechnology Engineer at Escuela Politécnica Nacional - CIAP who developed lignocellulosic-residue biocomposites and published in Journal of Composite Materials.
EcuadorWhat I'm looking for
At Escuela Politécnica Nacional - CIAP, I participated in research developing biocomposites from lignocellulosic residues. I characterized polymers using FTIR, SEM, TGA-DTG, and UTM, and prepared scientific manuscripts for indexed journals.
My work was published in the Journal of Composite Materials in 2025. I also designed experimental protocols for sustainable biomaterials.
At Mycomaker, I supported biomaterial development projects based on mycelium and coordinated specialized workshops. At Universidad de las Américas - Industrial Biotechnology Laboratory, I optimized microbiology laboratory practices and maintained fungal and bacterial culture collections.
I've also worked in technical development for the floriculture sector, mushroom cultivation, international customer service, and remote Spanish-English medical interpretation. My experience includes PCR, quality assurance and control, and materials characterization.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
OR
Current
Medical Interpreter
Organica
Apr 2026 - Present (6 months)
Provided remote Spanish-English medical interpretation for healthcare calls, ensuring accurate and confidential communication between patients and professionals.
AD
Sales Assistant
Andean Discovery
Jan 2026 - Mar 2026 (2 months)
Communicated with international clients in English and scheduled consultations for customized travel packages. Prepared quotations and managed customer inquiries.
EC
Research Assistant
Escuela Politécnica Nacional - CIAP
Aug 2024 - Sep 2025 (1 year 1 month)
Developed biocomposites from lignocellulosic residues and characterized polymers using FTIR, SEM, TGA-DTG, and UTM. Designed experimental protocols and prepared scientific manuscripts.
FO
Technical Developer
FoliGrin
Dec 2023 - Jun 2024 (6 months)
Provided technical advisory on bio-stimulants and fungicides for the floriculture sector. Implemented biotechnological solutions and managed commercial promotion.
MY
Biomaterials Biofabrication Assistant
Mycomaker
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 (11 months)
Supported biomaterial development projects based on mycelium and coordinated specialized workshops.
UA
Teaching Assistant
Universidad de las Américas
Feb 2022 - Jan 2023 (11 months)
Optimized microbiology laboratory practices and managed fungal and bacterial culture collections. Applied molecular biology techniques including PCR.
SM
Laboratory Intern
Setas Mushrooms
Apr 2021 - Oct 2021 (6 months)
Managed the full cultivation cycle of gourmet mushrooms, formulated substrates, and performed final product quality control.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Universidad de las Américas
Bachelor of Science, Biotechnology Engineering
2018 - 2023
BSc in Biotechnology Engineering from Universidad de las Américas, completed from 2018 to 2023.
University of Manchester
Industrial Biotechnology, Industrial Biotechnology
Certification in Industrial Biotechnology from the University of Manchester.
IBM
Python for Data Science, Data Science
Certification in Python for Data Science from IBM.
IP
InVitro Lab & Plantalia
Plant Tissue Culture, Plant Tissue Culture
Certification in Plant Tissue Culture from InVitro Lab & Plantalia.
CE
CEDECON
Train-the-Trainer Program, Training and Education
Train-the-Trainer Program certification from CEDECON.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
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Location
EcuadorAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
60k+ USD
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