Candela Sánchez

  • candelasanchez@me.com
  • Países Bajos
  • 28/02/2024
Laboratory, Field work, Office work Climate change Conservation and ecology Coastal management Environmental education Management and consultancy Marine research

Personal Summary

I am a graduate in Marine Sciences with a Master's degree in Environmental Contamination, Toxicology and Health. I possess a strong theoretical and practical foundation in environmental management and public health. My focus lies in the prevention and control of environmental pollution, as well as the assessment of toxicological risks in various industries and society. I am deeply committed to environmental conservation and the promotion of healthy lifestyles. My leadership skills, ability to work collaboratively in teams, and problem-solving aptitude make me well-prepared to tackle new challenges and contribute to the success of any organization.

Work Experience

Laboratory Technician - Curricular internship
Nov 2022 - Jan 2023 DEPARTMENT OF CELL BIOLOGY, FUNCTIONAL BIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY - UNIVERSITY OF VALENCIA
  1. Maintenance of biological colonies of Daphnia magna.
  2. Maintenance and use of various research equipment: spectrophotometer, optical microscope, centrifuge, etc.
  3. Acquisition of skills, abilities, and competencies for conducting various ecotoxicological assays and interpreting their results.
  4. Preparation of culture media.
  5. Conducting various ecotoxicological assays: Feeding behavior, acute and chronic assays of Daphnia magna with SDS, K2Cr2O7, and sunscreen.
  6. Conducting preliminary assays for the determination of the antioxidant potential of Nannochloropsis oculata: DPPH.
  7. Data processing.
Researcher - ERASMUS +
Sep 2021 - Apr 2022 CETEMARES

Biotechnological potential of components derived from macroalgae

  1. Application of various methods to determine antioxidant potential: ORAC, DPPH, TPC, FRAP, and SOD.
  2. Application of various methods to determine enzymatic activity: Anti-hyaluronidase activity, Anti-tyrosinase activity, Gelatinase/Collagenase Assay, Elastase Assay. 3. Cultivation of cells (HaCaT):
    • Cytotoxicity: MTT Method
    • Anti-inflammatory activity: Nitric Oxide Assay c. Photoprotection
    • Wound healing activity.
  3. Preparation of culture media.
  4. Microbiological assays.
  5. Extraction and fractionation of marine biomass.
  6. Data processing.
SALES HOSTESS
Jan 2022 - Present Gruposky
  1. Product Knowledge: Demonstrated expertise in product features and benefits.
  2. Customer Engagement: Engaged customers professionally, fostering positive interactions.
  3. Promotional Materials: Effectively distributed marketing materials to enhance product visibility.
  4. Data Collection: Gathered valuable customer data and prepared event reports.
Laboratory Technician - Curricular internship
Nov 2020 - Mar 2021 Oceansnell
  1. Processing of benthic marine macroinvertebrate samples: sorting and separation of fauna into major zoological groups.
  2. Taxonomic identification of benthic marine macroinvertebrates, mainly mollusks and decapod crustaceans.
  3. Analysis of nutrients (ammonium, phosphates, nitrites, nitrates, silicates, etc.).
  4. Participation in sampling campaigns for collecting water and sediment samples using the Van Veen Dredge, in-situ measurements of hydrological variables with CTD probes, seabed exploration using georeferenced underwater TV, etc.
  5. Instrumentation: Van Veen Dredge, Niskin bottle, CTD.
  6. Data processing.
  7. Bibliographic research.
  8. Maintenance and management of a collection of macroinvertebrates.
  9. Information management.
Laboratory Technician - Collaboration scholarship
Sep 2018 - Jul 2019 Catholic University of Valencia
  1. Management and operation of various laboratories (biology, physiology, chemistry, microbiology, etc.).
  2. Stock control.
  3. Setup and teardown of practical sessions.
  4. Preparation of solutions and culture media.
  5. Proficiency with different laboratory equipment.
Customer service representative
Jan 2018 - Present ST Azafatas & Congresos
  1. Guest Interaction: Engaged with event attendees in a friendly and personable manner while offering refreshments.
  2. Timely Service: Prioritized timely delivery of food and drinks to maintain guest satisfaction.
  3. Event Diversity: Adapted to various event types, sizes, and settings, delivering excellent service at each.
  4. Efficiency: Managed high-demand situations, ensuring all guests received prompt attention.
  5. Physical Stamina: Demonstrated physical endurance, walking and carrying trays for extended periods.

Education

MASTER'S DEGREE IN ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION, TOXICOLOGY AND HEALTH
Sep 2022 - Jul 2023 University of Valencia
BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN MARINE SCIENCE
Sep 2017 - Jul 2021 Catholic University of Valencia

Name and surname

Candela Sánchez

Nationality

Spanish

Years of experience

Recent graduate

Are you looking for a job in:

In my country of residence, I am willing to move abroad, Only remotely

Additional training

Courses

1. Occupational Risk Prevention - GroupSky (11/2022)
2. Food Handler - GroupSky (11/2022)
3. International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH) E6 (R2) Good Clinical Practice - Global Health Training Centre (24/02/2022)
4. Good Clinical Laboratory Practices - Global Health Training Centre (24/02/2022) 5. Essentials of Digital Marketing - LinkedIn (02/2022)
6. Introduction to Data Science: Statistical Programming with R - Coursera (12/2021) 7. Intensive B2 English Course - Inglaterra en Casa (06/2021)
8. Excel for Beginners: Simple Dashboards - LinkedIn (04/2021)
9. Marine Reserves Workshop - Catholic University of Valencia (2019)
10. Submarine Archaeology Course - Formentera Divers (11/2018)
11. Open Water Diver - Casco Antiguo (06/2018)

Language (indicate level)

Mother tongue: Spanish 

Other language: English (B2)

Digital competences (indicate level)

  • Microsoft Word Microsoft
  • Excel Microsoft Powerpoint
  • Google Drive
  • ArcGIS QGIS
  • Matlab
  • Ocean Data View (ODV)
  • R commander
  • Derive
  • GraphPad PRISM

Personal website / LinkedIN

https://www.linkedin.com/in/candela-sánchez-álvarez-65a120183/