Beatriz Pereira

Experience

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  UFPR

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

  Undergraduate Researcher

  > researched solid-state and liquid fermentation for the production of enzymes and banana-like aroma with microorganisms using industrial waste such as citric pulp, which resulted in the publication of a scientific paper,> presented annual reports at Conferences for undergraduate students, > collaborated with Master students

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  Centro Nacional de Pesquisa em Energia e Materiais (CNPEM)

  Jan 2010 - Aug 2010

  Intern (R&D)

  > researched the production of cellulolytic enzymes using the filamentous fungi Penicillium echinulatum and sugar cane bagasse as substrate, leading to the publication of two scientific papers,> collaborated with senior researchers and students.

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  Universidade Estadual de Campinas

  Aug 2010 - Dec 2012

  Masters Student

  > conducted research, troubleshot and analyzed data,> produced cellulolytic enzymes using the fungi Trichoderma reesei and sugar cane bagasse,> worked in collaboration with employees from the Brazilian Bioethanol Science and Technology Lab (CTBE).

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  IMCOPA

  Feb 2013 - May 2014

  Researcher

  > researcher for the CnpQ RHAE Project,> collaborated with a team of engineers, researchers, and students,> conducted chemical analysis of soybean hull, enzymatic and chemical assays for hydrolysis of soybean hull and production of fermentable sugars.

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  Novozymes

  Jun 2018 - Sept 2018

  Intern (R&D)

  > designated emphasis in biotechnology program internship,> conducted research (molecular biology, fermentation) for two projects simultaneously,> collaborated with senior scientists,> presented results to the company employees.

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  UC Davis

  Sept 2018 - Dec 2020

  Ph.D. candidate: Microbiology with Designated Emphasis in Biotechnology at Dr. Ilias Tagkopoulos lab> planned, designed, and executed experiments (molecular biology, cloning, qPCR, NGS, microbial evolution, bacterial resistance to antimicrobials, protein expression, and EMSA)> recorded, organized, and analyzed data,> troubleshot,> collaborated with other departments as needed,> wrote reports and scientific papers,> presented results to an interdisciplinary audience on a quarterly basis,> trained students. Show less > planned and led four discussion sections with freshmen students, including first-generation students,> guided students through the exploration and identification of their strengths, skills, and values, assisting them in the decisions about their Majors at UC Davis and career options and preparing them for the job market,> organized three field trips to get students familiar with the job market environment,> managed all aspects related to grading homework,> implemented active learning strategies and adapted content to improve student engagement. Show less

  • Graduate Student

    Sept 2014 - Dec 2020

  • Research Assistant

    Oct 2014 - Aug 2020

  • Teaching Assistant

    Mar 2020 - Jun 2020

  • Teaching Assistant and Mentor, Career Discovery Group

    Sept 2018 - Jun 2020
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  LakePharma, Inc., Now a Part of Curia

  Mar 2021 - Jun 2022

  Project Manager II - Antibody Center
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  Remotasks

  Oct 2023 - now

  Biology Specialist Contributor

  Training AI on biology-related and advanced mathematical concepts.