Sara Hurtado

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About Sara Hurtado

Driven scientist with excellent interpersonal, organization and management skills. I am very comfortable with adapting to diverse setups and fast paced environments. Currently functioning as a study monitor in Genetic Toxicology overseeing Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP in vitro assays. In previous roles, I've designed and implemented multiple in vitro assays for first time offerings to clients. Previously served on the board of directors and elected chairwoman of the Genetic Toxicology Association. Presenter and contributor to the IIVS working group on considerations for conducing regulatory in vitro Genetic Toxicology Test on regulated tobacco products- Background in biochemical engineering, nucleic acid biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, fly and yeast genetics- Extensive presentation experience—oral and poster—across a range of disciplines and audiences- Strong organizational, project management and mentoring skills- Proactive, fast and enthusiastic learner. Specialties: Ames Assay in vitro Micronucleus Assay in vitro Chromosome Aberration Assays Cytotoxicity Assays Forward mutagenicity assays RNA biology nucleic acid biochemistry protein biochemistry molecular biology genetics microbiology pharmaceutical project management technical operations medical device project management