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Vancouver, Bc, Ca

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Surrey, Bc

Molecular diagnostics technologist, responsible for conducting laboratory tests to determine the presence of enteric pathogens and Clostridium difficile in stool samples, and Group B Streptococcus in pre-natal samples. Extracts and sequences DNA to test for the presence of genetic mutations. Determines legal and non-legal paternity, maternity and sibling relationships using PCR techniques and genetic sequencing. Trained to perform Prosigna Breast Cancer Prognostic Gene Signature Assays to assess the risk of breast cancer recurrence.

North Vancouver

Assistant retail manager, responsible for customer service, supervision / training of staff, ordering, and store / stock maintenance. Advised customers on the nutritional content of pet food.

Dubai, Uae

Taught Grade 2 and KG2 students in this international school, implementing the SABIS curriculum, which combines elements of British and US systems. Taught grade 4 science for two months, covering maternity leave. Examined students in grades KG1 to 3, assessing and evaluating individuals’ reading skills and capabilities.

Basingstoke, Uk

A key member of the antimicrobial susceptibility testing group, conducting research and development of antibiotic discs. Carried out multi-point inoculation tests to determine the sensitivity and resistance of microbiological organisms to newly developed antibiotics. Assessed the stability of discs and tested formulations to identify sensitive/resistant strains, such as MRSA and ESBLs. Identified problem batches to assist in responding to customer queries. Liaised with the chemistry department to develop new antibiotics. Kept detailed logs of laboratory work and performed data processing and analysis in Microsoft Excel. Updated SOP’s for the production and development of Antibiotic Discs.

Lexington, Ma

Worked to support screening/discovery of natural products, with the objective of generating novel anti-infective Investigational New Drug (IND) candidates. Inoculated bacterial cultures, prepared media, poured agar plates, autoclaved and sterilized glassware. All work involved the application of aseptic techniques.

Cambridge, Ma

Provided temporary lab maintenance support. Work involved sterilization and storage of glassware.

Msc, Molecular Life Sciences Research

Master of Science in Molecular Life Sciences Research Thesis/Research Topic: Identification of Bacterial species in a South Bank site.

Bsc, Microbiology

Bachelor of Science in Microbiology (Honours) Final Year Thesis/Research topic: The link between TonB and quorum sensing.