Introducing Alex Portillo, a highly educated and experienced professional in the fields of pharmaceutical sciences and chemistry education. With a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and a Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Portillo boasts an impressive academic background.

Portillo has extensive experience managing research professionals in a medium-sized lab, resulting in four publications in peer-reviewed journals, $200,000 in NIH lab grant funding over a four-year period, and acquiring $40,000 in independent pre-doctoral fellowship funding. Portillo is also highly skilled in data analysis and troubleshooting laboratory instrumentation.

As an Adjunct Chemistry Instructor at several universities, including the Metropolitan Community College, the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and Iowa Western Community College, Portillo taught Chemistry to over 100 students in six classes across three to four colleges per semester. Teaching levels ranged from an introductory course up to senior-level Biochemistry laboratory, with multiple presentations per week, evaluating student work, and providing timely feedback.

Portillo's self-starter attitude enabled the acquisition of client-facing, management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills through being chair of AAPS student chapter and through self-employment in the ride-share industry. As Non-Systems Inside Sales and Marketing, Senior Representative at Bruker Nano Surfaces, Portillo was responsible for leading a team of professionals and maintaining client relationships.

In addition to teaching, research, and management, Portillo has also worked as a Seated Actor at The Dinner Detective while simultaneously working as a Research Associate at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Overall, Alex Portillo's diverse background makes them a highly valuable asset to any team.