Bianca J. Hernandez has over 6 years of experience in biotechnology, chemistry, and forensic sciences. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biotechnology and is pursuing a Bachelor of Industrial Engineering. Her experience includes work at Amgen as an Associate Scientist performing experiments using various analytical techniques such as FTIR and SEM. Previously, she worked at Lilly del Caribe as a Biotechnology Operator overseeing purification processes and at Cristalia Premium Water as a Quality Control Technician monitoring water quality. She is bilingual in English and Spanish with strong computer and problem-solving skills.

1. Bianca J. Hernandez
Objective: To continue offering my skills as a Scientific in the following application areas:
Biotechnology, Chemistry, Forensic Sciences and/or Industrial Engineering for the development and
improvement of the employer company. Furthermore, to acquire additional training accreditation, and
continued education within the workforce that is required by the aspired position.
Education: Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, Bayamon Campus (IUPR-Bay)
Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biotechnology (Summa Cum Laude, Graduated on May 2012)
Minors: Chemistry and Forensic Sciences
Elective: Educational Teaching for Exceptional Students Population and Human Development
Certifications: Safe Start, Delta V Software User
Bachelor of Industrial Engineering (In-Progress, 3rd
year student, Expected Graduation Date on May
2017)
Bilingual: Fluent in Spanish and English, excellent oral and written communication skills.
Student Researcher sponsored by IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE), The
Puerto Rico Louis Strokes Alliance for Minority Participation, and National Aeronautics and Space
Administration (NASA).
Applied Biotechnology Research Laboratory of IUPR-Bay (August 2008-May2009)
The main objective of the research was to study the drug resistance of Malaria disease in lab
mice using parasite Plasmodium Berghei.
Some techniques included: Genetic recombination, Bacterial Transformation, Extraction and
Purification of DNA, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Western Blotting techniques, and Gene
Sequence Analysis and Alignment, using GeneDoc Software.
Analytical Chemistry Laboratory IUPR-Bay (August 2009-May2012)
The purpose of this investigation was the development of an industrial cleaning validation
method, which includes analytical techniques such as Spectroscopy, Capillary Electrophoresis
(CE), Flame Atomic Absorption (FAA), HPLC, and GC (using Empower and Karat software), and
Infrared and UV Spectroscopy.
Work Experience
Amgen (Pharmaceutical) CW Associate Scientist in Forensics Analytical Laboratory (December 2014-
Present):
Responsibilities include:
- To perform experiments, organize data and analyze results:
E-mail: bjh.caballero@gmail.com / biancah@amgen.com
Tel: 787.248.8030

2. o Working knowledge analytical techniques are: Optical Stereo Microscope (OSM), Digital
Microscope (DM), Fourier Transformed Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Scanning
Electron Microscope (SEM), Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy Detector (EDS), and
Raman Spectroscopy.
o Development and improvement of microscopic particles isolation techniques.
- Generation of robust and reliable data and ensure that contracted studies are conducted in
compliance with the respective protocol and applicable guidelines and regulations.
o Support of Non-Conformance Events (NC) with the data obtained throughout the
experiments.
o Work under GMP and GLP conditions.
- Development and implementation of new protocols with moderate review and engage
coworkers in scientific discussions while effectively experimental methods are transferred from
the literature to the laboratory with necessary modifications.
o Development of Human Hair Analysis Techniques: Development and implementation
of a Technical Report for Human Hair analysis.
o Train colleagues in such identification techniques and coordination of resources needed
to complete the task.
- Communication of interpreted data to manufacturing work groups which execute the foreign
particles investigations.
o Use of TrackWise interface to communicate results.
- Effectively trouble-shooting of equipment and experimental difficulties.
- Participation in department-wide support efforts such as safety.
o Active member of the See Card Amgen initiative.
Lilly del Caribe (Pharmaceutical) Biotechnology Operator, Purification of Protein Process (August
2013- November 2014):
Responsibilities include:
- Operation control systems and processes by supporting the Biotechnology Protein Purification
Manufacturing under highly and strictly regulated pharmaceutical environment.
o Including responsibility for purification process evaluation and effective GMP
documentation; monitoring of process/product changes with respect to potential
impact on product quality and preventive maintenance of instrumentation and
equipment.
o Also include the preparation of chemicals buffers required by the process in industrial
scale.
o Working knowledge analytical techniques are: Titration (Metrohm with Tiamo software)
and pH/conductivity tests.
o Special abilities include forklift and pallet jack utilization for chemical transportation.
- Coordinate, supervise, and support of periodic maintenance (PM) in the field execution.
- Participates in department-wide support efforts such as safety, recruiting and committees

3. o Active member of the “C-Seguro” Lilly initiative.
o Safe Start Program Certified.
- Execute sterilization of bulk tanks and pipelines per SOP.
Cristalia Premium Water: Quality Control Technician (January 2010-March 2011):
Responsibilities include:
- Monitoring hourly the quality of the processed water with analytical testing (hardness and
ozone percent), aseptic microbiology tests by sampling, and accurate function of the
manufacturing equipment.
- Supervise that the FDA regulations, Quality Operating Standards, and safeguard Guidelines are
followed by the manufacturing operators.
- Compliance with good distribution, service, and documentation practices; also create, revise,
and maintain departmental SOP’s.
- Conduct periodic internal audits and ensure related CAPA plans were effective.
Institute of Forensic Sciences (ICF) of Puerto Rico (April 2011 – October 2011): Volunteer Work Quality
Assurance
Responsibilities include:
- Enforcement of compliance on documentation practices; like administrative revision of official
and classified documentation of high and normal profile criminal cases, DNA certificates of
analysis, process, methods employed, and CAPA plans.
- Follow the institution guidelines of Quality Assurance Standards and the application of Good
Laboratory Practices (GLP).
- Specialized training included management of biological sample and evidence.
Special Skills
- Energetic, responsible, independent, organized, self-starter, and motivated to produce top-
quality work, especially in fast paced environment under pressure.
- Recognized by leadership, for demonstrating strong planning, coordination and teamwork skills.
- Strong analytical skills and effective problem solving.
- Application of current technological tools to enhance productivity with strong computer literacy
in Microsoft Office such as Excel.
- Experienced in SOP development, data reviewing, GMP’s, GLP, CAPA, Batch Records, aseptic
sample testing and chemicals solutions preparation.