Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Digital competence - Proficiency
Languages
Additionalinformation
Personal Information
Current Location
Work Availability
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Elena CARRASCO SANTIAGO

Bioengineer
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Elena CARRASCO SANTIAGO

Summary

Proactive and enthusiastic worker with strong communication strengths, and good observational skills. Demonstrates a willingness to take on added responsibilities to contribute towards team goals and to make a meaningful impact. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with exceptional organizational skills.

Work History

Acadomia

Tutor
10.2023 - 09.2024

Job overview

• Tutored 16 students in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, and Spanish, tailoring instruction to individual needs and promoting independent learning.
• Conducted both one-on-one and group tutoring sessions to enhance subject comprehension and build self-confidence.
• Motivated students to overcome fear of failure and encouraged effective study habits.

Lims mbnext group (medical analysis laboratory)

Interim Medical Secretary
08.2019 - 09.2019

Job overview

  • Kept information confidential and followed HIPAA guidelines to maintain patient trust.
  • Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.

MRS Nazareth

Nursing Trainee
05.2018 - 05.2018

Job overview

• Administered medications accurately and on time as directed by the supervising nurse.
• Conducted patient rounds, monitoring for changes that required medical attention.
• Collaborated with the team to develop individualized care plans.
• Built rapport with patients through active listening and empathetic support, earning an average mark of 16/20 for the report from the nursing team and professors.

British Standards Institution (BSI)

Short-term Internship
06.2015 - 06.2015

Job overview

  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
  • Gained valuable experience working within this specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.

Education

KU Leuven
Leuven, Belgium

Master of Science from Bioscience Engineering
07.2024

University Overview

  • Degree Awarded with CUM LAUDE
  • Major in Human Health Engineering, Minor in Cellular and Genetic Engineering
  • Completed Coursework: Functional Anatomy of the Human Locomotor System, 2022; Privacy and Big Data, 2022; Human Physiology, 2023
  • Thesis Statement: "A Chip off the Old Lung: Recreating the Ideal Microenvironment of a Lung to Promote Cell Viability and Growth in a Microfluidic Device"

Université Libre De Bruxelles
Brussels, Belgium

Bachelor of Science from Bioengineering
09.2021

University Overview

  • Completed Coursework: Probability and statistics, 2021

Practical work in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 2021


  • Thesis Statement: "Design of a Dryer Optimizing the Drying of Calendula Officinalis."

ISSIG (Haute École Galilée)
Brussels, Belgium

First Year of Bachelor of Nursing
2018

University Overview

  • 78% Average

Lycée Français Jean Monnet
Brussels, Belgium

High School Diploma
06.2017

University Overview

  • Degree Awarded with Mention Bien
  • Specialty: Life and Earth Sciences

Cambridge English Language Assessment
Brussels, Belgium

Certificate in Advanced English C1
2016

University Overview

  • Overall score: 195

Skills

  • Medical terminology expertise
  • Cell Culture Techniques
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Creative Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multitasking
  • Quality Control Monitoring
  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Time Management
  • Patience and Empathy
  • Cultural Sensitivity

Digital competence - Proficiency

  • Programming languages (python, octave, matlab)
  • Experienced in using Autodesk Fusion 360 for 3D modeling
  • MS Office (word processor, spread sheet, presentation software)
  • Electronic collaboration tools and platforms (teams, zoom)
  • Basic Experience in using openLCA for life cycle assessment (LCA) studies
  • Basic experience with ANSYS for finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations


Languages

Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Intermediate (B1)
Dutch
Intermediate (B1)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary (A2)

Additionalinformation

2016-2021

Babysitting for Private families

  • Provided attentive and empathetic care for children and communicated effectively with parents to address needs and concerns.
  • Planned and led engaging activities to promote learning and development.
  • Managed daily routines, including meals, naps, and hygiene.

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 04/09/1999
  • Gender: F
  • Nationality: Spanish
  • Permanent residency: Belgium
  • Driving License: B
  • European First Aid Certificate, Red Cross

Current Location

Brussels, BELGIUM

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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

HybridOn-Site

Important To Me

Career advancementHealthcare benefitsCompany CulturePaid sick leavePaid time offWork-life balancePersonal development programsTeam Building / Company Retreats

Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Canva

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

MATLAB

GraphPad Prism

LabVIEW

CAD Software

ELabJournal

OpenLCA

JMP

Timeline

Tutor

Acadomia
10.2023 - 09.2024

Interim Medical Secretary

Lims mbnext group (medical analysis laboratory)
08.2019 - 09.2019

Nursing Trainee

MRS Nazareth
05.2018 - 05.2018

Short-term Internship

British Standards Institution (BSI)
06.2015 - 06.2015

KU Leuven

Master of Science from Bioscience Engineering

Université Libre De Bruxelles

Bachelor of Science from Bioengineering

ISSIG (Haute École Galilée)

First Year of Bachelor of Nursing

Lycée Français Jean Monnet

High School Diploma

Cambridge English Language Assessment

Certificate in Advanced English C1
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