Benjamín Garcés

Benjamín Garcés

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Ingeniero Bioquímico | Investigador en Bioinformática | Inteprete Médico (ES↔EN) | Escritor Científico | MS Bioinformatics 2026–2027
Ambato, Tungurahua, Ecuador
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    Scientific Communicator
    Freelancer at Upwork
    Feb 2026 - Current (5 months)
    Conduct independent bibliographic research using primary academic literature (PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar) to produce factually accurate science dissemination content. Author bilingual (English and Spanish) science communication articles aimed at general and specialist audiences, covering topics in molecular biology, genomics, and biotechnology. Develop and maintain article websites using semantic HTML and applied SEO best practices to maximize content discoverability and reader reach.
  • Multilingual interpreters and translators
    Medical Interpreter
    Multilingual interpreters and translators
    Dec 2025 - Current (7 months)
    Provide accurate real-time interpretation of medical diagnoses, treatment plans, surgical procedures, and legal consent protocols for English–Spanish patient encounters. Maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations and professional codes of ethics across all interpretation sessions. Interpret across specialties including oncology, cardiology, and emergency medicine, requiring rapid acquisition and application of domain-specific biomedical terminology. Demonstrate C2-level English fluency and native Spanish proficiency in high-stakes clinical communication contexts.
  • Unidad Educativa Atenas
    PD IB Chemistry Teacher
    Unidad Educativa Atenas
    Aug 2025 - Nov 2025 (4 months)
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    Research Assistant
    Fundación Jambatu
    Jan 2025 - Dec 2025 (1 year)
    Standardized assisted reproduction and cryopreservation techniques for threatened anuran species to support conservation efforts. Developed methodologies to Analyze hormonal disruptors in biological matrices using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). Provided administrative support for the Life Bank and Research Laboratory operations. Completed professional training in environmental project management and institutional policy development.
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    IB MYP Science & Biology Teacher
    UK International School
    Aug 2024 - Aug 2025 (1 year 1 month)
    Plan and deliver Middle Years Programme (MYP) Science lessons within the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, covering biology, chemistry, and physics for students aged 11–16. Design inquiry-based learning units aligned with IB MYP criteria, fostering scientific thinking, data literacy, and evidence-based argumentation. Develop formative and summative assessments aligned with IB MYP science objectives, including laboratory investigations and research tasks. Apply pedagogical strategies that bridge disciplinary science content with real-world applications, drawing on professional research experience in biochemistry and bioinformatics.
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    Scientific Communicator
    Freelancer Online
    Jul 2024 - Dec 2024 (6 months)
    Conducted independent bibliographic research using primary academic literature (PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar) to produce factually accurate science dissemination content. Authored bilingual (English and Spanish) science communication articles aimed at general and specialist audiences, covering topics in molecular biology, genomics, and biotechnology. Developed and maintained article websites using semantic HTML and applied SEO best practices to maximize content discoverability and reader reach. Produced content aligned with science communication principles from Erasmus University Rotterdam's Communicating Trustworthy Information framework (Coursera, 2024).
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    Retail Salesperson
    Guillermo Garcés Representaciones
    Feb 2024 - Aug 2024 (7 months)
    - Establish lasting commercial relationships with clients. - Provide excellent client support. - Manage inventory and recipe generation online systems.
  • Amazonic Lab
    Scientific Editor
    Amazonic Lab
    Apr 2023 - Sep 2023 (6 months)
    Researched and synthesized information from peer-reviewed academic sources to produce science communication articles for general public audiences. Edited and structured scientific content for clarity, accuracy, and accessibility, ensuring alignment between primary literature and accessible narrative. Contributed to a catalogue of bilingual science articles spanning topics in ecology, biotechnology, and environmental science.
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    Academic Supervisor
    South American Language Center Fast English Program
    Nov 2022 - Sep 2023 (11 months)
    Led and coordinated a multidisciplinary academic team of 11 teachers and 4–6 international volunteers, managing scheduling, performance oversight, and professional development. Facilitated cross-cultural communication and team coordination in an international volunteer environment, developing adaptive leadership and conflict resolution skills. Oversaw curriculum delivery and academic quality across language and science programmes, ensuring consistency with institutional standards.
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    ESL Teacher
    South American Language Center Fast English Program
    May 2022 - Nov 2022 (7 months)
    Designed and delivered English as a Second Language (ESL) courses for adult learners, adapting content to diverse proficiency levels. Applied communicative language teaching methods to develop learners' academic and professional English skills.
  • PREUNIVERSITARIO POLITECNICA
    Profesor
    PREUNIVERSITARIO POLITECNICA
    Feb 2022 - May 2022 (4 months)
    • Teach students using a systematic plan of lectures, demonstrations, discussion groups, laboratory work, shop sessions, seminars, case studies, field assignments and independent or group projects. • Develop curriculum and prepare teaching materials and outlines for courses • Provide individualized tutorial or remedial instruction to students who require it
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    Laboratory Analyst
    Environovalab Cia Ltda
    Apr 2021 - Aug 2022 (1 year 5 months)
    Performed physical, chemical, and microbiological parameter testing on environmental matrices (water, soil, air) in an accredited commercial laboratory setting. Processed analytical results and prepared technical reports for regulatory submissions, maintaining traceability and quality standards. Conducted validation studies for physical and chemical analytical methods applied to environmental matrices. Operated and maintained laboratory instrumentation including spectrophotometers, titration systems, and sample preparation equipment.
  • Universidad Técnica de Ambato
    Asistente de investigación
    Universidad Técnica de Ambato
    Nov 2019 - Jan 2021 (1 year 3 months)
    • Participated in the Project "Phylogenetic Analysis of structure and genome of PETase enzyme from Ideonella sakaiensis". • Carried out Research methodologies using microbiology, molecular biology and physical chemistry techniques. • Performed DNA extraction adapted to the budget and current laboratory resources. • Participated in Supply prospection • Supervised Inventory management • Gained valuable experience through the guidance of the principal investigators. • Collaborated in the investigation of several colleagues. • Oriented and Supervised newly arrived thesis students on laboratory work standards.
  • Autónomo
    Docente particular
    Autónomo
    Nov 2019 - Mar 2020 (5 months)
    • Preparar planificaciones de estudio • Dirigir clases de química • Generar retroalimentación con estudiantes • Adaptar módulos a necesidades de estudiantes
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    Analista de aseguramiento de calidad.
    Empresa Municipal de Agua Potable de y Alcantarillado de Ambato
    Jul 2018 - Sep 2018 (3 months)
    • Establecer y realizar ensayos y análisis de laboratorio biológicos, microbiológicos y bioquímicos en apoyo a la investigación y control de calidad en saneamiento de acuerdo con la Norma NTE INEN ISO/IEC 17025:2018 de “Requisitos generales para la competencia de los laboratorios de ensayo y calibración”. • Aplicar métodos y técnicas como microscopía, histoquímica, cromatografía, electroforesis y espectroscopía. • Analizar datos y preparar informes. • Asistir en la realización de pruebas biológicas, microbiológicas y bioquímicas y análisis de laboratorio. • Asistir en la realización de investigaciones de campo y encuestas para recopilar datos y muestras de agua y suelo. • Llevar a cabo programas de recopilación y análisis de muestras y dato
  • ANAVANLAB Analítica Avanzada Asesoría y Laboratorios Cia Ltda
    Analista de control de calidad
    ANAVANLAB Analítica Avanzada Asesoría y Laboratorios Cia Ltda
    Feb 2018 - Mar 2018 (2 months)
    • Establecer y realizar ensayos y análisis de laboratorio biológicos, microbiológicos y bioquímicos en apoyo a la investigación y control de calidad en saneamiento de acuerdo con la Norma NTE INEN ISO/IEC 17025:2018 de “Requisitos generales para la competencia de los laboratorios de ensayo y calibración”. • Aplicar métodos y técnicas como microscopía, histoquímica, cromatografía, electroforesis y espectroscopía. • Analizar datos y preparar informes. • Asistir en la realización de pruebas biológicas, microbiológicas y bioquímicas y análisis de laboratorio. • Asistir en la realización de investigaciones de campo y encuestas para recopilar datos y muestras de agua y suelo. • Llevar a cabo programas de recopilación y análisis de muestras y dato
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  • Universidad Técnica de Ambato
    Ingeniería, Bioquímica
    Universidad Técnica de Ambato
    Jan 2013 - Dec 2019 (7 years)
    Realicé con éxito varias tomas de muestras químicas y microbiológicas en regiones de bosques tropicales y montañas. Realicé procedimientos de laboratorio de rutina en áreas de química analítica, bioquímica, química orgánica, microbiología y biología molecular. Trabajé como asistente de laboratorio en el Laboratorio de Canje de Deuda. Desarrollé proyectos de manera efectiva orientados a mejorar la calidad y el rendimiento de pequeñas empresas en áreas rurales menos desarrolladas. Asistí activamente a varios cursos adicionales sobre temas amplios, desde enfermedades neurodegenerativas hasta producción de materiales, en colaboración con la Universidad de San Francisco (Quito, Ecuador) e investigadores de España. Me gradué con éxito a través de
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    Isolation, purification and phenotypic classification of active bacteriophages from “ESKAPE” bacteria from environmental
    Pontifica Universidad Católica del Ecuador,
    Feb 2026 - Current (5 months)
    Health Information Architecture & Registry Management: Built and maintained a structured biological data registry cataloging phenotypic profiles, host-range matrices, and isolation metadata for therapeutic bacteriophages targeting multi-drug resistant "ESKAPE" pathogens across health establishments in Tungurahua. Epidemiological Tracking & Documentation Governance: Designed rigorous chain-of-custody documentation workflows and secure tracking pipelines to map environmental sampling provenance back to specific medical wards, ensuring audit-ready data integrity and compliance with regional health safety frameworks. Clinical Report Writing & Stakeholder Dissemination: Synthesized complex biological screening metrics and epidemiological risk
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    Synbio Bootcamp & Hackaton 6.0 public Remote experience
    SynBio Bootcamp & Hackathon
    Jan 2026 - Feb 2026 (2 months)
    Por su participación como mentor(a) de proyectos de alumnos de nivel bachillerato yuniversitario en la competencia de biología sintética Synbio Bootcamp 5.0 que se llevó a caboen la fecha del 31 de enero al 2 de febrero del 2025, con evaluación del 5 al 13 de febrerodel 2025. Dicha participación involucró la revisión de reportes escritos, videos de losparticipantes, una sesión de preguntas en vivo y la aportación de apoyo y retroalimentacióndurante el evento.
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    Reconocimiento de Mentor
    SynBio Bootcamp Hackatón
    Mar 2025
    Por su participación como mentor(a) de proyectos de alumnos de nivel bachillerato yuniversitario en la competencia de biología sintética Synbio Bootcamp 5.0 que se llevó a caboen la fecha del 31 de enero al 2 de febrero del 2025, con evaluación del 5 al 13 de febrerodel 2025. Dicha participación involucró la revisión de reportes escritos, videos de losparticipantes, una sesión de preguntas en vivo y la aportación de apoyo y retroalimentacióndurante el evento.
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    Reconociento al Ing. Benjamin Garcés. supervisor académico.
    SOUTH AMERICAN LANGUAGE CENTER
    Oct 2023
    Por demostrar dedicación, tiempo, profesionalismo y liderazgo a lo largo de su labor.
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    Preparation of a Social Engineering Attack, from Scratch to Compromise: A USB Dropper and Impersonation Approach
    Information and Communication Technologies
    Oct 2022
    Although there are different kind of tools to fight against cyber attackers, there is one vulnerability that is exploited daily due to the nature that it represents and the damage which might cause, the human being. Studies claim people are the weakest link in a security chain, so intrusions might occur taking advantage of this, leading cybercriminals to enter into organizations and provoking several damages. For a successful attack, it is important a well thought out plan, a good analysis of the target and a great performance. In this research two Social Engineering Techniques will be presented, USB dropper and impersonation using hardware and software to collect data from a target’s PC, demonstrating how attacks are born and how are they