Denise Cuenca has over 10 years of experience working in cGMP laboratories. She has skills in operating Agilent HPLC and GC instruments, producing agar, running growth promotions, and identifying microbes. Her experience includes working as a research associate, associate scientist, and QC microbiologist. She has strong technical writing, computer, and benchtop chemistry skills.

1. 408-515-5097
San Diego, California
Denise.Cuenca@gmail.com DENISE CUENCA
Summaryof Qualifications
 Proficient in Agilent HPLC instruments operations and routine maintenance;
 Trained to run Agilent GC instruments for ethanol measurements;
 Experienced producing agar, running growth promotions, and identifying microbes found in Class 10,000
aseptic, manufacturing areas;
 Ten years of experience in cGMP laboratories; and
 In addition to strong benchtop chemistry techniques, I have strong technical writing skills and computer
skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
EmploymentHistory
BP America [BPA], (Feedstock/Analytical Group), San Diego, CA
Research Associate, 2012-2014
Aradigm Corporation [ARDM], (Pharmaceutical Sciences), Hayward, CA
Associate Scientist, 2005-2008
Inamed Corporation [INMD], (Quality Control Department), Fremont, CA
QC Microbiologist, 2002-2004
Professional Experience
Compliance Reports and Data Analysis
Lab work performed accordingto current Good ManufacturingPractices, cGMP [at INMD, ARDM, and BPA]
Operated and maintained Agilent and TSP (Thermo) liquid chromatography machines usingEmpower and
Chromquest programs. [ARDM, BPA]
Performed assays, prepared reagents, analyzed samples, and processed data for Phase I clinical study.
[ARDM]
Provided analytical supportfor processdevelopment, usingHPLC,GC, and IC instruments to quantify sugars,
organic acids, side products, and ethanol. [BPA]
Performed Biuret and Bradford protein assays, and analyzed samples with Beckman UV-VIS
spectrophotometer. [INMD]
Ran automated systems for enzyme assay processing in 96-well plates. [BPA]
Used wet chemistry and liquid chromatography (Agilent HPLC) to determine plant soluble and insoluble
sugar content for the development of ethanol-based biofuels. [BPA]
Measured CBH1 and BG enzyme activity for the TR (Trichoderma reesi) fungal project. [BPA]

2. General Office and Special Projects
Drafted and revised procedures (SOPs) and reports for internal use. [ARDM]
Communicated with outside departments about trends, changes, and observations. [ARDM]
Coordinated the performance of multiplechemical assayswith clean roomenvironmental samplingto meet
production deadlines. [INMD]
Environmental Monitoring and Inspection
Analyzed and reviewed data, identified abnormalities,collaborated with colleagues,and followed up with
impacted departments. [ARDM]
Analyzed and reviewed data using Microsoft Excel; conducted Power Point presentations on data trends
and scientific literature to colleagues and management. [ARDM]
Investigated “Out Of Specification”results of in-processand final productsampling; investigated thesource
of abnormalities and suggested remedies to the situation. [INMD]
Community Involvement
San Diego Humane Society, Volunteer, [current]
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Pacific Chapter Outreach, Volunteer, [current]
Public Library Tutor –Provided free homework assistancefor kindergarten through high school students on
a drop-in basis, City of San Jose employee.
Volunteer Mentor – Gear Up Programmentor of high school students;discussed academic goals and routes
to success with students.
Emergency Room Volunteer – Evening/night internship assisting doctors and patients at UC Davis Medical
Center.
Clinica Tepati Volunteer – Staffed the Intake counter for the student-run clinic of UC Davis which provides
free/low-cost health careto the community in a culturally sensitiveenvironmentlocated in Sacramento.
Education
DE ANZA COLLEGE
Cupertino, CA
Associate of Arts
Liberal Arts
President’s Award
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
Davis, CA
Bachelor of Science
Biochemistry
Certification, in process
Approved by California Department of Public Health to begin training in the
Environmental Health Specialist Trainee program.