Juan Antonio Rodriguez

Experience

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  Texas A&M University

  Jan 2009 - May 2017

  Project 1: Effects of prenatal/postnatal heavy metal (lead) exposure on rat addiction to cocaineProject 2: Role of ghrelin and ghrelin receptors in the reward circuit, particularly focusing on addiction to psychostimulants and post-drug cessation changes to food intake and weight. Clerical work. Data entry. Minimal advising to prospective and current TAMU students pertaining to the requirements for entry to the university honors program and the requirements require for graduating with honors distinctions.

  • Graduate Research Assistant

    Aug 2010 - May 2017

  • Student Technician

    Nov 2007 - Dec 2010

  • Research Technician

    Aug 2009 - Aug 2010

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant

    Jan 2009 - Aug 2009
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  Blackwater Draw Brewing Company

  Oct 2013 - Mar 2017

  Restaurant & Packaging Manager

  Assisting in the development and growth of beer brand through brewing processes, packaging, and account/customer management while completing PhD.

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  UT Southwestern Medical Center

  May 2017 - Jun 2022

  Assists the Principal Investigator in managing research projects, developing and administering budgets and performance metrics; oversee lab activities, lab equipment, compliance, safety, quality assurance and quality control; direct supervision of laboratory staff including delegation of work assignments, recruitment, training and development; manage and consult on laboratory budgets; review and develop budgets for new grants/contracts or rebudgeting of current funding sources; initiate and maintain collaborative relationships with faculty and academic departments across campus along with external collaborators, manufacturers and vendors involved with the program; supervise, train and instruct lab personnel and students in laboratory techniques and procedures. Show less

  • Gene Therapy R&D Laboratory Manager

    Jul 2021 - Jun 2022

  • Senior Research Associate

    Aug 2019 - Jun 2021

  • Postdoctoral Researcher

    May 2017 - Aug 2019
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  Auburn University

  Jul 2022 - now

  Research Fellow; Lab & Building Manager

  Contribute to ongoing investigational drug/gene therapy development for rare diseases including, but not limited to, Tay-Sachs/Sandhoff Disease (GM2) and GM1 Gangliosidosis. Manage laboratory space, supplies and sample inventory. Oversee and coordinate facilities repairs and renovations. Repair and install laboratory equipment to reduce costs.