Mayra Hernández Rivera
About Mayra Hernández Rivera
Mayra Hernández Rivera is a Validation Specialist with extensive experience in research and education. She has worked at various institutions, including Rice University and Texas Heart Institute, and recently completed her PhD in chemistry focusing on nanomaterials.
Current Role as Validation Specialist
Mayra Hernández Rivera currently serves as a Validation Specialist at Validation & Engineering Group, Inc. in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. She has held this position since 2017. Her role involves ensuring compliance with validation protocols and quality assurance in engineering processes.
Education and Expertise
Mayra Hernández Rivera completed her Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry at Rice University from 2011 to 2016. Her studies focused on nanomaterials for imaging and medical applications. She also holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Chemistry from the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras, which she earned from 2007 to 2011.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her current role, Mayra Hernández Rivera gained diverse experience in various academic and research positions. She worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at Rice University from 2011 to 2016 and as a Research Scientist - Collaborator at Texas Heart Institute from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, she served as a Laboratory Instructor for Organic Chemistry at Pellissippi State Community College in 2017 and as a Mentor for the Ignite Biotechnology Summer Program at Colegio San Ignacio De Loyola in 2017.
Teaching and Mentorship Roles
Mayra Hernández Rivera has held several teaching and mentorship positions throughout her career. She was an Instructor of Chemistry at Universidad Autónoma De Baja California in 2015 and worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Rice University from 2012 to 2014. Furthermore, she was an Undergraduate Research Assistant and Teacher Assistant for the Organic Chemistry class at the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras from 2009 to 2011.
Research Contributions
Mayra Hernández Rivera has contributed to various research projects during her academic career. Notably, she worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Cornell University for three months in 2010. Her research primarily focuses on nanomaterials, which have applications in imaging and medical fields.