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Toronto, Canada Area

As a research technician I was responsible for organizing and implementing pre-clinical pharmaceutical trials for potential potential treatments of Parkinson’s Disease. I planned out study timelines, acquired all necessary materials and equipment, arranged for use of core facilities and coordinated the operation of teams of scientists and technicians.In.

Toronto, Canada Area

While working as a veterinary technician I was responsible for monitoring and maintaining the health of experimental mice, rats, ferrets, rabbits and pigs across multiple core facilities. This involved coordinating with veterinarians to safely monitor an animal’s recovery as well as performing several technical procedures.

Toronto, Canada Area

As much as I enjoyed doing research the most rewarding part of my Master's degree was getting the opportunity teach the next generation of investigators. As a teaching assistant I managed all kinds of courses from teaching labs to grading positions. My specific tasks varied form course-to-course but included preparing and presenting lectures, communicating.

Toronto, Canada Area

One of the biggest surprises I experienced in Graduate School was how much I enjoyed administering exams. While the days were long and often draining I really felt like I made an impact on students at a time when they are under substantial amounts of stress. Whether it was escorting students to the washroom, re-reading a question for clarity or just being.

I Monitored hormone levels for populations of red squirrels in the Yukon and Kawartha Highlands. This involved leading small teams responsible for conducting behavioural testing and blood sampling of squirrels. I later analyzed these samples using a radioimmunoassay technique.

Minett, Ontario

In this position I worked at the resort's day camp and provided child care for children aged 1-18 years. This position required me to forge trusting relationships with guests who needed to feel confident that their young children would have a safe and enjoyable time under my supervision. I also worked one-on-one with exceptional campers (Down's Syndrome.

As a work-study in the Harrison Lab I was primarily charged with laboratory maintenance. My duties included the typical tasks associated with entry level molecular research: developing and maintaining an inventory database, washing and sterilizing laboratory equipment, and preparing reagent solutions. It was not terribly exciting work but it was my first.

I was primarily responsible for assisting customers with their product selections. I also administered POS checkout, inventory maintenance and merchendizing.

Bachelor’S Degree, Intermediate / Senior (Biology And General Science)

Teaching and Science have always been my two greatest passions. So registering in a Bachelor of Education program seemed like the next.

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Ecology And Evolutionary Biology

Activities and Societies: Field Technician, Laboratory Technician, Indoor Soccer.My degree was thesis-based and my topic was the hormonal.

B.Sc. (Hon.), Integrative Biology And Neuroscience

Activities and Societies: Academic Clubs, Research, Work-Study, Scarborough Campus Students' Union, Association of Biology and Chemistry.