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Rafaelina Vargas Brito, M.Sc.

Laboratory Technician

Profile

Rafaelina Vargas holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and a Master's degree in Chemistry for Educators from the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD). She has a solid track record in scientific research and analytical laboratory management, with a special emphasis on wastewater analysis and environmental quality control. Her profile combines higher education teaching with extensive technical experience in analytical methodology validation and ISO standards. Currently, she serves as a researcher at the UASD Institute of Physics and as a Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry.

Professional Experience

  • Non-Teaching Researcher | Institute of Physics, Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD) | Present
  • Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry | Instituto Superior Comunitario (ITSC) | Present
  • Chemistry Teacher | Liceo Experimental, UASD | 2008 - 2010
  • Head of Wastewater Laboratory | Institute of Innovation and Biotechnology (IIBI) | 2005 - 2006
  • Analytical Services Laboratory Coordinator | Institute of Innovation and Biotechnology (IIBI) | 2004 - 2005
  • Analyst I - R&D Sub-Directorate | INDOTEC | 1993 - 2004