Reema Patel Ornelas
About Reema Patel Ornelas
Reema Patel Ornelas is the Strategic Deterrence Lead Work Planner at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, a position she has held since 2023. She earned a B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of California, Davis, and has extensive experience in various roles within scientific research and manufacturing operations.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Reema Patel Ornelas currently serves as the Strategic Deterrence (SD) Lead Work Planner at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. She has held this position since 2023. Prior to this role, she worked at the same laboratory as a Work Planning Engineer from 2019 to 2023. In her current role, she is responsible for planning and coordinating strategic deterrence initiatives, contributing to the laboratory's mission in national security.
Education and Expertise
Reema Patel Ornelas earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of California, Davis, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in scientific principles, which she applies in her professional roles. Additionally, she attended San Lorenzo High School from 2003 to 2007.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role, Reema Patel Ornelas gained extensive experience in the scientific and manufacturing sectors. She worked as a Research Assistant at UC Davis for nine months in 2011-2012. She then joined Thermo Fisher Scientific, where she held several positions, including Scientist I (2016-2017), Team Lead in Manufacturing Operations (2017-2018), and Supervisor in Manufacturing Operations (2018-2019). These roles contributed to her development in operational and leadership skills.
Research Experience at UC Davis
During her time at the University of California, Davis, Reema Patel Ornelas engaged in research as a Molecular and Cellular Biology Student in 2010 for three months. This experience allowed her to apply her academic knowledge in a practical setting, enhancing her understanding of biological processes and research methodologies.