Sofia Calatayud Asensi

SOP and Lab Compliance: maintained meticulous laboratory notebooks and data logging in compliance with strict internal standard protocols, minimizing operational deviations.

Molecular and Microbiological Techniques: performed DNA extractions, 16S rRNA gene amplifications via PCR, and subsequent sequence analysis and alignment using bioinformatics platforms.

Analytical Techniques and Instrumentation: analytical quantification of trace elements and heavy metals using a Direct Mercury Analyzer.

Curricular internships at Environmental Microbiology Research Group (UAB) (2024-09 – 2024-12)

• SOP and Lab Compliance: maintained meticulous laboratory notebooks and data logging in compliance with strict internal standard protocols, minimizing operational deviations.
• Molecular and Microbiological Techniques: performed DNA extractions, 16S rRNA gene amplifications via PCR, and subsequent sequence analysis and alignment using bioinformatics platforms.
• Analytical Techniques and Instrumentation: analytical quantification of trace elements and heavy metals using a Direct Mercury Analyzer.
• Preparation of chemical solutions, reagents, and culture media.
• Bioprocess Control: operated, monitored, and optimized bacterial strain cultures under both continuous and batch bioreactor conditions.

Curricular internships at Environmental Microbiology Research Group (UAB) (2026-01 – 2026-05)

• SOP and Lab Compliance: maintained meticulous laboratory notebooks and data logging in compliance with strict internal standard protocols, minimizing operational deviations.
• Molecular and Microbiological Techniques: performed DNA extractions, 16S rRNA gene amplifications via PCR, and subsequent sequence analysis and alignment using bioinformatics platforms.
• Analytical Techniques and Instrumentation: analytical quantification of trace elements and heavy metals using a Direct Mercury Analyzer.
• Preparation of chemical solutions, reagents, and culture media.
• Bioprocess Control: operated, monitored, and optimized bacterial strain cultures under both continuous and batch bioreactor conditions.

Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology – Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (2021 – 2025)

Master's in Advanced Biotechnology – Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (2025 – 2026)

Postgraduate Course in Specialist in Industrial Quality and Pharmaceutical Processes – CESIF (2026-05 – 2026-11)