Jessica Mendoza

Jessica Mendoza has a diverse work experience spanning several companies and roles.

Their most recent role was at Agena Bioscience, where they started in November 2021 as a Scientist. In this position, they developed multiplexed assays for SNP genotyping using the MALDI-TOF MassArray System. Jessica also designed custom panels for various applications in pharmacogenetics, hereditary genetics, and oncology. Additionally, they performed functional tests to verify the performance of panels, analyzed data, and submitted QA paperwork for panel release. Jessica documented panel build information, specifications, and performance, as well as packaged panels and rebuilt existing panels with locked-down panel content. Jessica also transferred high-volume panels to Manufacturing and Quality teams.

Prior to their role as a Scientist, Jessica held the position of Senior Research Associate II at Agena Bioscience from March 2021 to October 2021. Before that, they were a Senior Research Associate from March 2020 to March 2021 and a Research Associate II from September 2018 to March 2020. In June 2018, they briefly worked as a Research Associate at the same company.

Earlier in their career, Jessica worked as a Laboratory Technician at GenWay Biotech from June 2017 to June 2018. Jessica also gained experience as an Administrative and Fiscal Assistant at the University of California, San Diego: Bioengineering Department from February 2017 to June 2017, and as a Sales and Marketing Assistant at Aviva Systems Biology from January 2017 to June 2017.

Their first professional experience was as a Senior Design Project employee at Beckman Coulter from September 2015 to June 2016.

Overall, Jessica Mendoza has exhibited a consistent progression in their roles and has gained a strong background in research, assay development, documentation, and project management within the biotechnology field.

Jessica Mendoza earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Bioengineering: Biotechnology from UC San Diego. Jessica attended UC San Diego from 2012 to 2016. In 2019, they furthered their education by attending UC San Diego Extended Studies. No specific degree or field of study was mentioned for their time at UC San Diego Extended Studies, and it is not clear how long they attended this program as the end year was not provided.