Laia-M. PARDINILLA, PhD

Experience

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  Aigües de Barcelona

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

  Laboratory Assistant

  • Monitored the organoleptic quality of the water supplied by the company, adhering to FPA (Flavour Profile Analysis) principles and obtaining its profile of smell and taste.

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  Jardí Botànic de Barcelona

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2017

  Documentalist

  • Created over 450 Wikipedia articles and enhanced an additional 2,200 articles about plant species for a botanical multilingual media guide funded by the Barcelona City Council.• Updated the distribution map of specimens using GIS (Geographic Information System) and Remote Sensing software.

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  Paignton Zoo Environmental Park

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  Research Intern

  • Conducted several research projects with the aim of enhancing the well-being of zoo animals. Responsibilities included data collection, statistical analyses, discussion of results, and report writing.

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  UK SIRE SERVICES LIMITED

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

  Deputy Laboratory Manager

  • Conducted bovine semen analysis using a phase-contrast microscope and photometer, processed the samples, and performed cryopreservation in liquid nitrogen.• Machine validation, quality control, and SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) review and development.

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  Breeding Centre for Endangered Arabian Wildlife

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

  Laboratory Helper

  • Conducted blood sample analysis, including haematological, biochemical, and White Blood Cell differential examinations, as well as faecal parasitology testing in a diverse range of mammals, birds, and reptiles.

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  United Arab Emirates University

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2024

  Researcher & Laboratory Manager

  • Set up from scratch and manage two PCR laboratories (BSL-2).• Carry out multiple simultaneous research on the detection and quantification of pathogens (parasites, fungi, bacteria, and viruses) using PCR and Sanger sequencing, RT-qPCR, as well as Shotgun metagenomic sequencing.• In charge of team and budget management, research methodology designing, sample collection, microscopical and molecular analyses, statistical analyses, together with manuscript writing and submission.• Secured five research funding sources, totaling $11,000, $14,000, $68,000, $102,000, and $109,000, through successful grant applications.• Established over 10 new collaborations with governmental authorities, NGOs, and international universities.• Lecturer and co-supervisor of research students (3 current students, 9 completed). Show less

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  ACIEAU Asociación de Científicos e Investigadores Españoles en Emiratos Árabes Unidos

  Jan 2022 - Jan 2024

  Board Member

  • Organised scientific activities, established collaborations between Spanish scientists and governmental authorities, as well as NGOs, and disseminated Spanish research.

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  IDEXX

  Jan 2024 - now

  Microbiology and Infectious Disease Lab Manager