Luis Gomez

Operations & Technical Specialist with a background in biology and hands-on QA/QC experience. I specialize in optimizing automated lab workflows, executing precise batch testing, maintaining safety compliance, and keeping technical operations running smoothly. I thrive in fast-paced environments where accuracy and continuous process improvement come first

Production Lab Associate at EarthOptics (2025-08 – 2026-06)

• Lead R&D experiments on soil processing enhancements and homogenization workflows; oversee operations in the lab manager's absence.
• Design and optimize automated sample processing workflows to improve operational throughput and reduce manual handling errors.
• Perform QA/QC batch testing, document technical results, log deviations, and write standardized SOPs.
• Operate and maintain industrial processing hardware, automated systems, and 3D printers for prototype fabrication.
• Perform DNA extractions and molecular carbon chemistry (ICPs, carbon analyzers); log data into LIMS and Excel platforms.
• Train and mentor new technicians on protocols, safety practices, equipment operation, and data management.

Lab Technician, Soil Processing at Pattern AG (2024-09 – 2024-12)

• Operated and maintained industrial soil processing machinery (mixers, ovens, grinders) for high-volume production runs.
• Homogenized and processed ~3,000 samples weekly while performing routine equipment tuning and calibrations.
• Managed sample provenance within LIMS and provided basic IT/hardware troubleshooting on the production floor.

Operations & Administration Lead at Gomez Elite Building (2022-01 – Present)

• Business Operations: Built and structured core administrative systems, managing business bank accounts, financial tracking, and vendor relationships.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Oversaw contractor bonds, commercial liability insurance policies, and regulatory licensing compliance.
• Field & Trade Coordination: Directed day-to-day site operations, scheduled specialized subcontractors, and coordinated multi-trade schedules to maintain strict project timelines.
• Field Work & Quality Assurance: Worked hands-on across construction trades on active job sites, ensuring work met quality standards and safety protocols.
• Digital Infrastructure & Marketing: Designed, launched, and maintained the company website; managed online advertisements and digital marketing to drive client acquisition.

Lab Assistant at Simonin Lab, SF State University (2020-09 – 2021-05)

• Conducted biological image analysis using ImageJ, organized experimental datasets in Excel, and synthesized literature to refine research protocols.

B.A. in Biology – SF State University (2016 – 2021)