Jessica Hurado

Jessica Hurado has a strong background in biospecimen and sample management services. Jessica is currently working at Nektar Therapeutics as the Manager of Biospecimen Operations, where they handle issues of diverse scope, advises subordinates, and develops schedules and budgets. Prior to that, they worked at Natera as the Clinical Biospecimen Operations Manager, responsible for executing oncology clinical research studies and coordinating operational activities. At LabConnect LLC, they served as the Manager of Biological Sample Management Services, overseeing a team and managing research programs. Jessica also has experience at Alere, Inc. as the Sample Bank Manager, managing patient sample biobanks and interacting with collaborators and scientists. Jessica additionally worked as an R&D Sample Bank Data Associate, initiating database improvement projects and coordinating logistics. At Intertek (formally Alta Analytical Laboratory, Inc.), they served as a Project Coordinator, managing projects and building client relationships, and also worked as a Sample Accessioner, responsible for sample receiving and data entry. Throughout their career, they have demonstrated strong organizational, project management, and leadership skills.

Jessica Hurado's education history includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Jessica obtained this degree, however, the start and end years are not specified. Additionally, they have obtained a certification in Clinical Trials Administration from the University of California, San Diego, Extension in January 2012.