Daniel J. Gomez

• Clinical Microbiology (BIO230): Taught lab sections covering identification and culture techniques of microorganisms for health sciences and nursing majors.
• Human Anatomy and Physiology I (BIO270): Led lab analysis of skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems.
• Managed sections of ~20 university students and collaborated with faculty on curriculum delivery.

• Antibody Formulation: Assisted in molecular assay development and execution within the Roche Tissue Diagnostics (RTD) Global Operations.
• Supported the development of Companion Diagnostics and IVD products for personalized healthcare.
• Executed quality control of lab reagents and performed precise buffer preparation for tissue diagnostic protocols.

• TAPP Robotics Lab: Operated high-throughput robotics including Hamilton Microlab Star, TECAN, and Bravo Velocity for NGS panel manufacturing.
• Oligonucleotide Production: Manufactured custom primers and NGS panels following strict SOPs and batch records.
• Provided technical troubleshooting for automated lab equipment and evaluated non-routine test results to ensure product quality.

Associate Manufacturing Technician

• Custom Primers Lab: Manufacture Oligonucleotides/Custom Primers for use in the biotech industry by following established protocols and SOPs. Operate semi-automated and automated basic lab equipment. Regularly evaluate non-routine test results and either fail the product or allow it to continue through the production cycle.
• Understand scientific principles in order to problem solve, troubleshoot test results, evaluate alternative choices and exercise independent judgment in selecting the best solution. Provide multiple decision options and corresponding logic/data behind the decisions. Proactively identifies production problems.
• Provides feedback and contributes ideas and suggestions to new and/or improved lab techniques, protocols, processes, special handling of the product and equipment.
• Balance multiple tasks. Demonstrate knowledge in the use of basic lab techniques and basic computer knowledge. Demonstrate the ability to meet standards as defined by the manufacturing process.
• Inform appropriate people about problems/questions; be prepared to discuss problems/questions clearly. Work in a safe manner. Work with team members to overcome obstacles. Collaborate, support and consult with other team members as necessary. Give and receive constructive feedback
• Occupies a significant role in mainstream oligonucleotide production. The role requires the ability to exercise judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

• NeuroAIDS Research: Conducted autoimmune molecular mechanism studies on chronic neuroinflammation in HAND patients under Dr. Bruce Shiramizu.
• Advanced Microscopy: Captured and analyzed data using Light, Fluorescent, and Confocal Microscopy.
• Technical Protocols: Performed FFPE immunohistochemistry, RNA in situ hybridization (QuantiGene ISH), and PBMC transmigration assays in BBB models.

• Cardiac Physiology: Conducted ex vivo heart perfusion studies in Mus musculus utilizing the Langendorff heart apparatus.
• Surgical Protocols: Executed precise mouse surgical protocols for organ isolation and established Isolated Heart Stand assays.
• Metabolomics: Performed advanced metabolic profiling of cardiomyocyte cell cultures using the Seahorse XF Extracellular Flux Analyzer.
• Biochemical Assays: Evaluated cardiac response and signaling through somatostatin assays to study physiological health and performance.

• General Chemistry I: Lectured undergraduates on laboratory protocols, chemical concepts, and safety procedures.
• Managed reagent preparation, supervised lab sessions, and designed weekly quizzes to assess student progress.
• Responsible for grading lab reports and managing end-of-semester grade calculations for all students.