Maria Medrano

Maria Medrano is a System Engineer I at Roche since June 2022, with prior experience as a Manufacturing Specialist at Illumina and a Data Analyst at the Center to Advance Community Health & Equity. Maria's background includes a role as a Senior Project Team Member at GESEA BIOSCIENCES, INC., where responsibilities involved programming the flash molding Mark II machine for the production of bioerodible contraceptive implants and learning new coding languages. Additional experience as a Laboratory Assistant for the WESTT program involved researching sustainable water-treatment practices. Maria was also a QL+ Team Member at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, focusing on developing a back support system for elderly wheelchair users, and served as a Health Career Connection Intern, assisting in the establishment of an Adolescent Wellness Center. Maria earned a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo in 2020.