Carlos Alva
About Carlos Alva
Carlos Alva is a Manufacturing Associate currently working at Singular Genomics in San Diego, California. He has a background in laboratory work, having held positions at Illumina, Epic Sciences, and Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
Work at Singular Genomics
Carlos Alva has been employed at Singular Genomics as a Manufacturing Associate since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for preparing daily sequencing runs, which includes the handling of nucleotides and enzymes. He also maintains laboratory and batch documentation in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) production standards. His work ensures that the manufacturing processes align with industry regulations and quality standards.
Previous Experience in Clinical Laboratory Settings
Before joining Singular Genomics, Carlos Alva worked at Illumina as a Clinical Laboratory Technician for six months in 2018. Following this, he served as a Laboratory Technician at Epic Sciences from 2019 to 2021, gaining two years of experience in a laboratory environment. His roles involved various laboratory tasks that contributed to clinical research and diagnostics.
Education and Expertise
Carlos Alva studied at San Diego State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from 2010 to 2016. His educational background in general biology provides a strong foundation for his work in laboratory settings, particularly in understanding biological processes and laboratory techniques.
Research Experience
Carlos Alva gained research experience as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in 2014. During this three-month position, he contributed to scientific research, enhancing his practical skills in a research environment.
Early Career Roles
Prior to his laboratory-focused career, Carlos worked as a Busperson at The Lodge at Torrey Pines from 2017 to 2018. This role provided him with experience in the hospitality industry, highlighting his diverse work background before transitioning into laboratory and manufacturing positions.