I am a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in scientific analysis, data documentation, and quality control. I am a native Spanish speaker fluent in English and proficient in German, with over 10 years of experience working in structured, accuracy-driven environments. I am passionate about language, precision, and technology-driven projects such as data annotation and audio evaluation that require focus, adaptability, and responsibility.

Karla Lanz

I am a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in scientific analysis, data documentation, and quality control. I am a native Spanish speaker fluent in English and proficient in German, with over 10 years of experience working in structured, accuracy-driven environments. I am passionate about language, precision, and technology-driven projects such as data annotation and audio evaluation that require focus, adaptability, and responsibility.

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I am a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in scientific analysis, data documentation, and quality control. I am a native Spanish speaker fluent in English and proficient in German, with over 10 years of experience working in structured, accuracy-driven environments.

I am passionate about language, precision, and technology-driven projects such as data annotation and audio evaluation that require focus, adaptability, and responsibility.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Sales Account Manager and Field Application Scientist at Servicios Quirúrgicos
September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Responsible for sales and ongoing relationship management with academic, clinical, and industrial laboratories. Delivered tailored technical support, product training, and collaborated with Field Service Engineers to troubleshoot issues. Merged supplier and customer interests and customized workflows and protocols to ensure seamless product integration.
Adjunct Professor for Master of Science in Molecular Biology at University Galileo de Guatemala
November 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
Teaching master’s students in molecular biology and techniques, molecular diagnostics, and biotechnology applications. Responsible for course material development, laboratory training, mentoring research projects, time management consulting, and reviewing/grading final theses.
Adjunct Professor for MSc Microbiology of Infectious Diseases at University San Carlos de Guatemala
November 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
Lecturing master’s students on molecular biology and applied techniques, providing laboratory theoretical reinforcement, and supervising experimental design and data interpretation.
Molecular Biology Specialist and Scientific Advisor at Kron Científica e Industrial
March 1, 2022 - March 1, 2022
Delivered molecular biology technical support and training for academic, clinical, and industrial laboratories. Managed product demonstrations and workflow optimization for PCR, qPCR, and sequencing systems. Collaborated with R&D to improve assay performance and integrated user feedback. Represented the company at scientific conferences.
Immunology and Blood Bank Donor Area Supervisor at General Hospital of Diseases, IGSS (Guatemalan Institute of Social Security)
September 1, 2014 - September 1, 2014
Conducted blood analysis in immunology for infectious disease screening in blood donors. Reviewed quality control procedures and validated test results to ensure regulatory compliance. Supervised a team of laboratory technicians and optimized workflows to improve efficiency.
Drug Microbiology Analyst at National Health Laboratory Guatemala
December 1, 2012 - December 1, 2012
Performed microbiological analysis of pharmaceutical samples for quality control. Ensured regulatory compliance in pharmaceutical testing and reported findings to government health authorities.
Sales Account Manager and Field Application Scientist at Servicios Quirúrgicos, Guatemala City
September 20, 2023 - September 20, 2023
Responsible for client acquisition and ongoing relationship management; introduced supplier innovations and provided tailored technical support and product training for academic, clinical, and industrial laboratories. Collaborated with Field Service Engineers to troubleshoot and align supplier and customer interests. Optimized workflows and protocols for seamless product integration.
Molecular Biology Specialist and Scientific Advisor at Kron Científica e Industrial, Guatemala
March 1, 2022 - March 1, 2022
Delivered molecular biology technical support and training for academic, clinical, and industrial laboratories. Managed product demonstrations and workflow optimization for PCR, qPCR, and sequencing systems. Collaborated with R&D teams to improve assay performance and collected user feedback. Represented the company at scientific conferences to promote innovative diagnostics.
Immunology and Blood Bank Donor Area Supervisor at General Hospital of Diseases, IGSS Guatemala
September 1, 2014 - September 1, 2014
Performed immunology-based blood analysis for infectious disease screening in blood donors. Reviewed quality control procedures and validated test results to ensure regulatory compliance. Supervised laboratory technicians and optimized workflows to improve efficiency.

Education

Master MSc Molecular Biology at University of Murcia, Spain
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Diploma Course in Applied Immunohematology at Tecnológico de Monterrey, México
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Postgraduate Degree in Molecular Biology and Genetics at University San Carlos de Guatemala
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Immunology and Blood Bank at University San Carlos de Guatemala
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Bachelor of Science in Biological Chemistry at University San Carlos de Guatemala
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2012
Master MSc Molecular Biology at University of Murcia, Spain
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Diploma Course in Applied Immunohematology at Tecnológico de Monterrey, México
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Postgraduate Degree in Molecular Biology and Genetics at University San Carlos de Guatemala
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Immunology and Blood Bank at University San Carlos de Guatemala
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Bachelor of Science in Biological Chemistry at University San Carlos de Guatemala
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

Master MSc Molecular Biology
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Diploma Course in Applied Immunohematology
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Postgraduate Degree in Molecular Biology and Genetics
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Immunology and Blood Bank
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Bachelor of Science in Biological Chemistry
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2012

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Life Sciences, Education, Professional Services, Other