Ron Capuyan is seeking a position as a dynamic team member utilizing 6 years of experience as a laboratory technician. He has skills in areas such as nucleic acid isolation, PCR, data analysis, and process improvement. His background includes training others, conducting quality audits, and troubleshooting automation equipment. He holds an Associate's Degree in Biotechnology from Ivy Tech Community College.

1. Ron Capuyan
623 Albermarle Drive
Pittsboro, IN 46167
317-506-1415 or rcapuyan86@gmail.com
PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL
Objective: To become a dynamic and effective team member of a growing company while utilizing my skills
and expertise to make an impactful contribution to the company’s business strategies resulting in customer
satisfaction and confident stakeholders.
Qualifications Summary:
Laboratory Technician with 6 years of experience in a fast paced, short turnaround & customer oriented team
environment. As a former station leader of various production processes, responsibilities & skills included
effective leadership & communication to properly coordinate personnel coverage, collaboration to achieve
team goals, attention to detail to ensure the highest quality of work, troubleshooting technical issues to avoid
lag time in sample processing and project management prioritization to ensure results returned to customers
in a timely manner. Goal-driven, organized & hard working team player who is a quick learner picking up new
skills easily and is adept at using automation, analytical & technical expertise in order to thrive in a fast-paced
production environment while actively seeking out process improvement opportunities. Positive & upbeat
individual who values great working relationships with colleagues of diverse backgrounds while striving to
ensure the success of other team members & the work group as a whole. Skilled in working on cross-
functional teams providing innovative ideas and solutions to achieve team goals. Areas of expertise include
adventitious presence (AP) detection, nucleic acid isolation and quantification, PCR including real time PCR,
data analysis, troubleshooting and continuous improvement.
Education
 Ivy Tech Community College, Indianapolis, IN,
Associates Degree in Biotechnology
Applicable Skills: ELISA methods, Western Blots, Electrophoresis, Cell Culture, Environmental Science, etc.
Work History
June 2009 – May 2015: Dow AgroSciences – ST&O QC Lab, Indianapolis, IN - Lab Technician
 High throughput production experience in the processing of customer samples which included DNA
extraction, quantification, normalization, EP-PCR, RT-PCR & extensive data analysis.
 In-depth trainer of new team members to facilitate personnel onboarding and ensure a smooth transition.
 As a trained quality internal auditor in an ISO 17025 accredited lab, investigations were conducted to
gather evidence of lab compliance with ISO standards and identify any resulting corrective actions along
with the creating/editing SOPs.
 HTP automation equipment maintenance & troubleshooting experience with Beckman Coulter liquid
handlers, BMG plate readers, etc. demonstrated by the creation of a calibration & verification process of
LGC Meridian liquid dispensers to ensure accuracy & precision.
 Focal point for the purchase acquisition & inventory maintenance of lab consumables and DNA controls
ensuring the successful continuation of production sample processing.

2. Ron Capuyan
623 Albermarle Drive
Pittsboro, IN 46167
317-506-1415 or rcapuyan86@gmail.com
PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL
 Continuous improvement & data management skills displayed by the creation and implementation of a
Microsoft Excel based barcoding process for DNA stamping along with Microsoft Office, various software
databases & LIMS systems experience.
March 2009 - May 2009: Kelly Scientific Services at Dow AgroSciences, Indianapolis, IN
Lab Technician Intern
 Analyzed the starch composition of canola seed samples using mass spectrometry & presented final results
to the entire team.
July 2007 – March 2009: Covenant Security Services, Indianapolis, IN - Security Guard
 Managed the arrival & departure of visitors onsite and conducted regular patrols throughout the site to
assure asset & personnel security.
References
Beth Rubin-Wilson
Seeds Business Analytical Leader (Supervisor), Dow AgroSciences
Indianapolis, Indiana
ph (317)337-3633
cell (317)517-6230
brubinwilson@dow.com
Dr. Nancy Brooker
Global Laboratory Certification Leader (Colleague and Mentor) Dow AgroSciences
Indianapolis, Indiana
ph (317)-337-5239
cell (317)-495-0266
Nbrooker@dow.com
Joelene Smith-Drake
Quality Assurance Auditor (Teacher & Mentor) Dow AgroSciences
ph (317)-337-3459
cell (317)-748-0547
jsmith-drake@dow.com