Juan Ponce

Carrying out routine activities within a production lab context of a veterinary pharmaceutical industry, which include

• Prepared solutions for use in experiments according to defined formulas;
• Analyzed samples using various techniques such as chromatography, spectrophotometry, and microscopy;
• Conducted fermentation experiments following established protocols and procedures;
• Performed routine maintenance on lab instruments and troubleshooting when necessary;
• Calibrated laboratory instruments according to manufacturer specifications;
• Recorded data from observations and measurements accurately in a laboratory notebook;
• GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) compliant data logging;
• Practices in compliance with international standards - FDA, MAPA (Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply), Health Canada, APVMA;
• Production and maintenance of new strains/Working lots;
• Provided technical guidance to junior staff members regarding laboratory techniques and procedures;
• Reviewed SOPs regularly to ensure up-to-date information was available;
• Ensured proper disposal of hazardous waste generated during experimentation;
• Investigated discrepancies between expected results and actual findings.

Execution of routine activities within the productive context of the factory, under GMP compliance

• Assistance in the management of production data for antibiotics;
• Assistance in the management and calibration of electrodes for reading process variables (Dissolved Oxygen, pH, CO2);
• Training of operators in the use of laboratory equipment;
• Performed data analysis to identify root causes of quality issues and developed corrective actions.
• Preparation and revision of batch contamination investigation reports;
• Support in continuous improvement initiatives;
• Assistance in the management of air filter integrity tests.

Involvement in an academic project, in collaboration with governmental agencies at a free preparatory course for college entrance exams, aimed at the low-income population of Botucatu and surrounding areas. My responsibilities as a Pedagogical Coordinator for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) included:

• Collaborated with school administrators to ensure all students had access to quality instruction.
• Facilitated meetings with teachers, principals, and other stakeholders to discuss best practices in pedagogy.
• Assisted in the selection of appropriate instructional materials for classrooms.
• Organized workshops for educators on various topics related to pedagogy and student learning outcomes.
• Developed strategies for integrating technology into instruction through training sessions with staff members.
• Compiled reports on program effectiveness based on evaluation results from faculty members.
• Participated in regular meetings with colleagues at other districts or universities to review research studies related to pedagogical techniques.
• Assessed teacher competency levels through observation protocols and provided feedback accordingly.
• Conducted classroom observations to evaluate instructional practices of teachers.
• Provided feedback to teachers on their performance in the classroom, including areas of improvement.
• Identified student difficulties to develop support plans with guidance of support staff.
• Directed and participated in recruitment and enrollment activities.

Involvement in an academic project, in collaboration with governmental agencies at a free preparatory course for college entrance exams, aimed at the low-income population of Botucatu and surrounding areas. My responsibilities as a Mathematics Teacher included:

• Collaborated with other teachers on curriculum development and implementation;
• Provided individualized instruction to students who needed extra help with mathematics concepts;
• Maintained accurate records of student grades and attendance;
• Created a variety of challenging assignments that encouraged critical thinking skills in mathematics;
• Counseled students about their academic choices and career paths related to mathematics.

Involvement in the development of a student-run enterprise. My responsibilities included:

• Active participation in strategic planning meetings;
• Implementation of quality tools across all company departments;
• Creation and revision of standard operating procedures (SOPs);
• Contract review;
• Net Promoter Score (NPS) research;
• Participation in scaling events within the brazilian university spin-offs context;
• Engagement in Federation processes.