Andrew Gomez

Semen Analysis Processing semen for IUI and other ART procedures. Cryopreservation of semen.

Andrologist – Endocrinology Lab - San Diego Fertility Center - San Diego, CA

(2025-09)

• Semen Analysis
• Processing semen for IUI and other ART procedures.
• Cryopreservation of semen.
• Thawing of frozen specimens to evaluate survival.
• Perform counts for concentration and motility.
• Assist the laboratory / embryology team in performing lab services in accordance with Federal, State and local laws and guidelines to ensure the laboratory maintains its accreditation.

Research Assistant – Nair Lab - UCR School of Medicine - Riverside, CA

(2024-10 - 2025-06)

• Performed Realm Alpha IHC staining on adipose tissue to analyze protein expression.
• Managed mouse colony maintenance, including weaning, weighing, and sacrificing.
• Optimized Oil Red O staining protocol for adipose tissue lipid analysis.
• Trained undergraduate students in tissue staining techniques for lung and adipose tissue.

Master's Research – Coss Lab - UCR School of Medicine - Riverside, CA

(2022-08 - 2026-06)

• Conducted mouse colony management for experimental cohorts.
• Investigated perineuronal net plasticity in the arcuate nucleus of HFD and control mice.
• Performed IHC staining of brain tissue using GnRH antibodies.
• Analyzed LH levels in control and HFD mice using ELISA assays.
• Administered FITC tail injections in mice to assess blood-brain barrier permeability.
• Served as Lab Manager, overseeing lab operations and procurement of supplies.

Patient Experience Ambassador - Riverside Community Hospital - Riverside, CA

(2020-07 - 2021-10)

• Enhanced patient experience through personal engagement and continuous rounding
• Assisted clinical staff with daily needs, including vital signs and patient preparation for procedures
• Maintained patient confidentiality and adhered to hospital compliance policies

Health Scholar/Patient Experience - Riverside Community Hospital - Riverbank, CA

(2020-02 - 2021-10)

• Provided patient care alongside healthcare professionals in various hospital departments
• Communicated with Spanish-speaking patients to ensure comfort and high-quality care

Caregiver - Home Instead Senior Care - Riverside, CA

(2021-01 - 2021-06)

• Assisted elderly patients with daily living activities, meal planning, and emotional support
• Monitored patient well-being and communicated changes to families and healthcare providers

Research/Lab Assistant - CSU Fresno's Center for Irrigation Technology - Fresno, CA

(2019-06 - 2019-09)

• Worked with hydraulic equipment from various industries, troubleshooting and maintaining lab instruments
• Assisted in developing technology solutions for agricultural applications
• Led team initiatives and adapted to new technologies quickly

Masters - Biomedical Sciences - University of California, Riverside (2026-06)

Bachelor of Science - Cellular, Molecular, and Developmental Biology - University of California, Riverside (2023-06)