Performing a techno-economic analysis for the large-scale production of carboxymethylcellulose from bacterial cellulose. Designing a process flow diagram for the fermentation of molasses to bacterial cellulose as well as the chemical process from cellulose to carboxymethylcellulose. Using SuperPro Designer and Excel to perform economic analysis.

Short-term internship in the Chair of Chemistry of Biogenic Resources studying enzyme engineering.

- Isolating polyclonal antibodies from serum samples using affinity purification and gel-based separation and testing binding capacity using ELISA- Performing protease digests on polyclonal antibody samples to prepare for mass spectrometry analysis- Optimizing protocols for digestion and separation - Analyzing mass spectrometry data and sequencing antibodies using Rapid Novor's proprietary software

- Worked with council members and the Department to establish a recurring Student Research Award - Prepare annual budgets and monthly audits for submission to the Science Undergraduate Society of McGill- Collaborate with council members on fundraising and event-planning projects- Keep thorough records of all transactions- Act as a co-signing officer on BUGS bank account

- Plan events for biochemistry students- Communicate with professors and administration on course improvement- Coordinate the production and sale of student-written notes for biochemistry courses- Assist other council members in the planning of events

Studied the role of a small ribosomal protein in mRNA decay using S. cerevisiae as a model organism. Produced an Honours thesis detailing the work done over the course of 7 months of research. Gained proficiency in standard biochemical techniques and troubleshooting experimental issues. Valuable lab skills:- DNA extraction, transformation, PCR, agarose gel electrophoresis- RNA extraction, polysome profiling, Northern Blot- Protein extraction, SDS-PAGE, Western Blot- cell culture of yeast and mammalian cells - safe handling of chemical reagents- maintaining clear, detailed notes

Summer job for 2 summers working as a server in the clubhouse and on-course server. Responsibilities included:o Serve guests meals and drinks; occasionally cater large tournamentso Drive the beverage cart and serve guests on courseo Clean tables and dishes

o Fit guests and recommend appropriate skate modelso Place orders for skates in the company computer systemo Ensure that skate display and overstock is neat and organized

o Plan and lead exciting activities for campers, including teaching essential camp skillso Lead overnight out trips in Algonquin Park and Mississauga Parko Receive and implement feedback from superior staff and coworkerso Write detailed camper files and summary letters to parents

o Greet customers and take orderso Handle cash and place orders using the restaurant computer programo Serve customers and clear tables