Hi, I’m
Joana Andrade
Caldas da Rainha,Portugal
Summary
Biomedical and biochemical lab research background. 15+ published papers in peer-reviewed medical/scientific journals. Scientific writing and communications technology skills delivering compelling and articulate presentations to captivate the audience. Experienced in working in team environments. Offers excellent communication and good judgment to meet team needs effectively. Proactive planner and problem solver.
Relocation to London is possible for a family residence in the city facilitating a smooth transition.
Affidavit for MSc and BSc certificates.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Brave Generation AcademyCaldas da Rainha, Portugal
Learning Coach
08.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Motivated and managed over 25 students daily to achieve positive results against set goals.
- Individual coaching and mentoring to 13 students weekly to improve commitment, drive and responsibility, and increase their academic results.
- Taught students exam skills for GCSE and A-Levels.
- Organized field trips, workshops and events at least twice a month.
- Found partnerships within the community for students' real-life experiences.
- Wrote student reports outlining progress and results every 4 months.
Well’s – Sonae GroupLagos, Portugal
Pharmacy technician
10.2022 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Sale of non-prescription medicines.
- Clarified unclear dosage instructions with authorising doctors.
- Monitored inventory and purchased orders to maintain consistent stock.
- Priced medications, prepared billing information and facilitated transactions for non-prescription medicines.
- Providing attentive customer service and personalized guidance.
- Resolved non-routine issues such as third-party billing and computer system/customer service issues.
- Educated patients in monitoring and maintaining good health.
- Executed periodic audits to verify accuracy in dispensing processes.
- Provided bespoke service to patients, accurately meeting healthcare needs and promoting loyalty.
- Developed plans and strategies to promote continuous improvement.
Algarve Biomedical Centre Research InstituteFaro, Portugal
Research Scientist
11.2021 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Shared group research at conventions, seminars and conferences as the official presenter (3 oral presentations and 2 poster presentations).
- Generated research reports illustrating progress, patterns and challenges, working with internal teams to devise ongoing strategies.
- Conducted research and reported on findings to senior management.
- Thorough literature review to gain a solid background and to improve lab methodology.
- Monitored R&D activities for results, compliance with specifications and progress against deadlines.
- Planned research activities to develop new processes, products and applications.
- Completed high-volume research tasks, managing competing priorities with stringent time management.
- Applied statistical modelling to improve data analysis and ongoing accuracy.
- 2D and 3D cell culturing of induced pluripotent stem cells (reprogramming and differentiation, immunocytochemistry, flow cytometry, RT-PCR and embryoid/heart organoid differentiation); PEPito plasmids; Confocal imaging.
BioceuticaLisbon, Portugal
Regulatory Affairs Technician & Consultant
02.2019 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Responsible for making sure of good quality of all new natural supplements to be marketed and granting their safety and efficacy following Directive 118/2015, relating to Food Supplements as well as general legislation Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, relating to Consumer Information.
- Received and processed stock into the inventory management system.
- Importance of proper regulatory knowledge throughout daily work.
- Collected and organised internal information to support execution of auditories.
- Compiled relevant legal and administrative documents relating to inspections.
- Monitored and reported on industry compliance with relevant legislation.
- Collated submission files and supporting evidence to progress applications.
- Completed regulatory compliance documentation to achieve relevant certifications.
- Edited technical documentation to support country-specific submissions for improved approval rates.
Research Center for Biosciences & Health TechnologiesLisbon, Portugal
Microbiology Department Manager
01.2018 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Interpreted research findings and summarised data into reports.
- Published 6 papers in peer-reviewed medical/scientific journals as a main author but also by partnering with other research groups.
- Presented findings at 3 scientific conferences and fielded questions.
- Set daily priorities and communicated targets, motivating teams to achieve them.
- Scheduled and trained technical staff member's research ethics and practices.
- Planned resource and staffing requirements to maintain clinical laboratory operations.
- Preparation of working hours/shifts.
- Training of new interns and bachelor students.
- Applying for grants and funded projects.
Research Center for Biosciences & Health TechnologiesLisbon, Portugal
Research Scientist
12.2016 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Wrote and collaborated in the writing of 9 papers and reports for peer-reviewed science/ medical journals.
- Presented research findings, objectives and challenges in team meetings to further explore strategy.
- Shared group research at conventions, seminars and conferences as an official presenter (+5 oral presentations and +10 poster presentations).
- Speciality areas: medicinal chemistry, microbiology and biochemistry.
- Planned research activities to develop new processes, products and applications.
- Compounds purification and analysis through HPLC and MS.
- MIC/MBC testing and aseptic culturing techniques.
- Completed high-volume research tasks, managing competing priorities with stringent time management.
- Conducted research and reported on findings to senior management.
- Contributed to on-time and under-budget project completion with dedicated attention to deadlines and cost constraint
Lusofona University, School of Sciences and Health TechnologiesLisbon, Portugal
Laboratory Teacher Assistant
11.2016 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Prepared and delivered lectures on diverse topics related to Analytical Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy.
- Organized and planned laboratory protocols suited for the student's understanding of theory classes.
- Managed laboratory rotations, helped students and evaluated their ability to understand, organize and perform the protocols.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Worked with teachers to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
- Developed and improved courses to better serve students' needs and meet standards.
- Directed high-level research by collaborating with graduate students and colleagues.
- Modernised syllabus, updating with current research, new techniques, and latest findings to improve relevancy.
- Coordinated laboratory experiments for students to test in-class theories.
- Supervised work undertaken on key projects related to students' advanced degrees.
- Administered examinations, assessed results and issued fair grades.
INMI Lazzaro Spallanzani IRCCSRome, Italy
Visiting Research Fellow
03.2016 - 04.2016
Job overview
- Short Term Scientific Mission under the guidance of Dr Alessandra Romagnoli and Dr Gian Maria Fimia.
- Learned the isolation of PBMC from human blood, cytotoxicity valuation and CFU assay
- Lab equipment and new methods of working
- Helped in DNA sample preparation for other team members
- Maintained high levels of confidentiality to protect data quality and project research
- Followed best practices and scientific protocol to reach defensible conclusions based on solid evidence
- Published 3 research papers in peer-reviewed Future Medicinal Chemistry.
- Drafted research proposals to refine project objectives and methodologies.
- Actively participated in research meetings, contributing to project planning and strategy discussions.
- Kept meticulous records of research procedures and outcomes, maintaining data integrity.
- Reviewed and synthesised findings from research studies to help prepare project reports.
- Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
Education
University of Lisbon School of Pharmacy, Lisbon
Master of Science from Biopharmaceutical Sciences
10.2014 - 11.2016
University Overview
- Focus on biomedical and biopharmaceutical research.
- Earned Young Researchers Presentation Award from Bionorica.
- Thesis: Unravelling new ethnopharmacological roles of Plectranthus species: biological activity screening
- Graduated with Distinction (17/20 points).
University of Lisbon School of Sciences, Lisbon
Bachelor of Science from Biochemistry
01.2011 - 07.2014
University Overview
- Course of study in Biochemistry.
Skills
- Academic writing
- Review writing
- Technical writing
- Communication skills
- Meticulous proofreading and editing
- Research
- Laboratory quality assurance
- Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) knowledge
- Result tracking and reporting
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Excel proficiency
- Community engagement
Languages
Portuguese (native)
English
Spanish
Timeline
Learning Coach
Brave Generation Academy
08.2023 - Current
Pharmacy technician
Well’s – Sonae Group
10.2022 - 06.2023
Research Scientist
Algarve Biomedical Centre Research Institute
11.2021 - 06.2022
Regulatory Affairs Technician & Consultant
Bioceutica
02.2019 - 08.2019
Microbiology Department Manager
Research Center for Biosciences & Health Technologies
01.2018 - 01.2019
Research Scientist
Research Center for Biosciences & Health Technologies
12.2016 - 01.2019
Laboratory Teacher Assistant
Lusofona University, School of Sciences and Health Technologies
11.2016 - 01.2019
Visiting Research Fellow
INMI Lazzaro Spallanzani IRCCS
03.2016 - 04.2016
University of Lisbon School of Pharmacy
Master of Science from Biopharmaceutical Sciences
10.2014 - 11.2016
University of Lisbon School of Sciences
Bachelor of Science from Biochemistry
01.2011 - 07.2014
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- Bionorica award for best oral presentation at the Young Research Workshop, Basel 2017
- Short Term Scientific Mission at Lazzaro Spallanzani, Rome 2016
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- Bionorica award for best oral presentation at the Young Research Workshop, Basel 2017
- Short Term Scientific Mission at Lazzaro Spallanzani, Rome 2016
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