Laura Leticia Escobar Mendoza
Ugarte y Moscoso 1149, San Isidro, Lima, Peru
Summary
Dedicated professional skillful in sample collection, data recording, instrument calibration and conducting experiments. Resourceful and adaptable individual with extensive experience developing and conducting experiments to document results for studies. Comfortable handling complex issues, meeting strict deadlines and adjusting to rapidly changing conditions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Molecular Epidemiology Unit, IMTAvH, UPCH
06.2022 - Current
- Take samples from non-human primates from illegal trafficking seized in Lima, Peru
- Recorded experimental findings in laboratory notebook to analyze and interpret experimental findings and diagnosis of diseases.
- Mentored junior researchers, promoting professional growth and skill development within the team.
Veterinary Advisor
Superpet
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Built and maintained relationships with clients to provide ongoing support.
- Personalized advice to clients on different items for pets
Volunteer Coordinator
Punta San Juan Program
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Recruited and trained new volunteers on volunteer program goals and objectives.
- Evaluated volunteer performance to provide constructive feedback and identify areas for improvement or additional training needs.
- Field data collection, rodent control and application of mitigation measures to avoid disturbance to local fauna.
Head of Laboratory Practice
Punta San Juan Program
12.2018 - 03.2019
- Training volunteers in the segregation and cleaning of fecal samples from sea lions and analysis
- Database management
Research Project Manager
Punta San Juan Program
07.2016 - 08.2018
- Research that consists of monitoring, collecting information in the field and necropsies on aborted fur seal fetuses (Arctocephalus australis) to rule out diseases and possible abortive causes.
- Presented research findings at conferences and workshops, showcasing project successes and generating interest from industry professionals.
- Enhanced research project outcomes by implementing effective management strategies and ensuring timely completion of milestones.
Education
Veterinary Medicine And Zootechnics -
Cayetano Heredia University
Lima, Peru12.2019
Skills
- Data Collection
- Research and analysis
- Project Management
- Laboratory Operations
- Specimen handling
- Fieldwork experience
- Running experiments
Accomplishments
- Delivered poster presentation on Evaluation of abortion events in the peruvian population of South American Fur Seals ( Arctocephalus australis ) at Punta San Juan, Peru at The 68th WDA Annual International Conference in 2018.
- Delivered poster presentation on Histological description of a post estrous adult female reproductive tract in a South American Fur Seal of the Peruvian subpopulation (Arctocephalus australis) at 33th World Veterinary Congress in 2017.
- Trained 5 undergraduate students on laboratory techniques and research fundamentals.
Languages
Spanish
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
French
Intermediate
B1
Affiliations
- Molecular Epidemiology Unit, IMTAvH, UPCH
Timeline
Research Assistant
Molecular Epidemiology Unit, IMTAvH, UPCH
06.2022 - Current
Veterinary Advisor
Superpet
08.2020 - 01.2021
Volunteer Coordinator
Punta San Juan Program
04.2019 - 10.2019
Head of Laboratory Practice
Punta San Juan Program
12.2018 - 03.2019
Research Project Manager
Punta San Juan Program
07.2016 - 08.2018
Veterinary Medicine And Zootechnics -
Cayetano Heredia University
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