Betelhem Kassa, Msc. Email & Phone Number

Laval, Quebec, Canada

Preparing quotes for IND and NDA enabling bio analysis required from early to late stage drug development process.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

SBS events aim to promote female scientists, their work and passion, with ultimate goal to inspire the next generation of scientists! I have been involved with all the steps of planning and organization of Soapbox science events in Montreal. Contributed at every stage of the event set-up including, recruiting and training speakers & volunteers, materials order and purchase, and social media promotion.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Wastewater based epidemiology of Covid-19 at the civil engineering department of McGill University. It was a pleasure to work on this impactful project at Prof. Dominic Frigon’s and prof. Stephanie Loeb’s labs. Daily tasks included: - Worked both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced laboratory environment.- Contributed to the development of pilot research into a province wide protocol.- Accurately followed different lab protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)- Planned and executed daily test of 9 wastewater samples from distinct sites.- Performed lab equipment maintenance and calibration.- Trained undergraduate students to become lab helpers.- Performed filtration, DNA/RNA extractions and RT-PCR- Detected and quantified SARS-CoV-2 genes and reported to public health ministry of Quebec

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

- Organized monthly meetings and created a supportive environment for immigrant women in STEM in Canada- Promoted our network on social media and by personally inviting new members - Lead and supported new and existing members - Actively participated in national leaders' meetings/discussions - Contributed to the communication and marketing team- Suggested new ideas to increase visibility of the IWS network

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

- Performed isolation and analysis of SARS-CoV-2 genes in wastewater- Analyzed, summarized, and presented results - Collaborated and coordinated sample shipment, reception, storage - Actively participated in meetings with other labs and public health officials- Trained undergraduate students to become lab helpers- Tightly controlled, reported, ordered inventory of chemicals and materials- Seeded and successfully grew nicotine plants (N. benthamiana and N.nicotiana) for the purpose of cultivating reference virus PMMoV

Montreal, Canada Area

- Taught Dutch and Amharic language to individuals or groups- Practiced my passion of teaching and transferring knowledge- Managed my own schedule and invoices - Virtual teaching through skype and diverse online platforms - Educated linguistic and cultural values - With my assistance, students advanced from elementary/beginner to intermediate level

Montreal

- Prepared year end physical inventory report of 238 David’s Tea retail stores (in US and Canada)- Analyzed discrepancies and sent emails to stores for a recount - Adjusted physical recounts in excel and AX software- Communicated efficiently with and learned new procedures from manager - Worked with multiple excel sheets, AX software and outlook simultaneously - Interacted with store managers and assistant managers- Worked with minimum supervision to meet tight deadlines- Demonstrated adaptability by working outside my expertise

Montreal, Canada

- Provided stellar customer service, over the phone and through emails interactions- Resolved queries and difficulties of customers- Worked with CRM and outbox software, under minimal supervision- Processed payments, Documented accurate information of client and interaction- Reassured and Satisfied customer with a friendly manner - communicated effectively with co-workers

Laval, Quebec, Canada

- Assisted in set up and organization of the lab as part of Neurodegeneration and Genetics lab of Dr. Kessen Patten- Planned and did inventory of reagents and materials for research projects - Successfully completed pharmacology and environmental toxicology courses- Acquired knowledge about good scientific research practices- Characterized a CRISPR/Cas9 genetic manipulated zebrafish line- Tracked survival and assessed the morphology phenotypes - Analyzed the neuronal network under confocal and fluorescence microscopes- Screened FDA-approved compounds- Performed Immunohistochemistry and H&E staining - Transformed bacterial cultures- Analyzed Data and plotted graphs - Presented results and findings (oral and poster)

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

The Netherlands, Amstelveen

Tutoring secondary school students. Helping them with difficulties in Math, Physics, Biology etc.

Master Of Science - Ms, Experimental Health Science

Activities and Societies: o Assisted in set up and organization of a new lab o Acquired knowledge about good scientific research practices.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Health And Life Sciences, Biomedical Track

Activities and Societies: Vu summer course 2013 Health and life sciences

Vwo/Gymnasium Diploma, Natural Sciences

Activities and Societies: Tweetalig onderwijs (TTO) -> bilingual education with 80% of regular secondary school subjects given in English.