ariana Bernard

 A Molecular Diagnostics in Microbiology Masters student slated to graduate in June 2024, I am deeply passionate about the intersection of molecular biology and diagnostics. Through my academic journey, I have sharpened my skills in research and analysis, preparing to tackle challenges in the field. I am now eagerly seeking opportunities within the industry to strengthen my expertise and contribute meaningfully. With a solid foundation in both theoretical knowledge and practical applications, I am ready to embark on the next phase of my career journey, eager to make a positive impact in the field of molecular diagnostics.

Interamerican University of PR
Metropolitan Campus / San Juan, PR
Oct 2023- Present
Scope: Bacteria from Sahara Dust Samples
resistance in antibiotics.
• Research assistant for Dr. De Leon,
PhD in investigation on the resistance
of antibiotics in bacteria found in
samples of Sahara Desert dust.
• I oversee laboratory techniques of
bachelor students participating in the
investigation. Prepare culture transfers,
streak cultures, PCR, DNA extraction,
preparing medium for bacterial growth,
measuring the bacterial growth by
determining the optical density in
bacteria, amongst other techniques.
• In charge of maintaining the laboratory
in optimal conditions, ensuring the
correct materials are disposed using
Biohazard waste bins, following the
BSL laboratory procedures, and
ensuring the correct materials are
autoclaved for sterilization.

Interamerican University of PR
Metropolitan Campus / San Juan, PR
Nov 2022- May 2023
Scope: Research assistant with Dr. De León
Rodríguez, PhD in investigation of bacteria
Pseudomona synringae & it’s relation in the
atmosphere in water formation of rain.
• Prepared mediums for bacterial growth,
plate preparation, culture transfers,
incubation of cultures, cleaning of
materials, disinfecting working areas,
autoclaving materials, and mediums.
 

Tiffany Sales Associate
Tiffany & Company / San Juan, PR
January 2022- October 2022
• Provide excellent customer service to all
clients, reaching sales targets and
trusted to oversee the store on my own
without a manager in store
• Understand clients’ needs and provide
personalized customer care in finding the
perfect piece of jewelry to match their
style and preferences
• Update client information and
preferences in database. Educate
customers on the features, materials, and
jewelry care
• Maintain stock order and take inventory
 

Tous Sales Associate
Tous / Mayaguez, PR
July 2016- December 2019
• Handle transactions accurately and
efficiently
• Run inventory and prepared and packed
pieces of jewelry per brand image
• Exceeded sales goals due to proactive
reach out to customers with special care
of their needs and preferences
• Kept store up to standards and followed
standard operating procedures for
jewelry management and care

Master of Science in Molecular
Diagnostics
Interamerican University of PR, metropolitan
Campus
May 2024 Anticipated Graduation Date
4.0 GPA
 

Bachelor of Science in Biology & Minor
in Chemistry
Interamerican University of PR., San German
Campus
Graduate 2022
Cum Laude