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Richmond, Bc, Ca

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

- Meticulously organized and administered experiments for maximized efficiency.- Modified and adapted standard methods and procedures for product characterization and method validation.- Troubleshot and optimized formulations to improve product performance.- Organized data into Microsoft Excel spreadsheets for more efficient visualization and reporting while maintaining detailed written records of experiments.- Maintained organized, safe and efficient laboratory environment to minimize accidents and prevent cross contamination.- Cleaned and organized laboratory and kept supplies well-stocked to save time, money and promote laboratory efficiency.- Assisted in purchasing cost-effective supplies, chemicals and equipment.- Installed, troubleshot, calibrated and safely operated laboratory equipment to reduce costly instrument downtime.- Utilized Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) to create documents and other communications including monthly reports, presentations, project proposals and operation manuals.- Formulated and wrote project proposals for electrochemical detection of various disease biomarkers (i.e., cardiac troponin, CKMB, HIV, SARS-CoV-2) and other environmental analytes (i.e., fungi, bacteria) by examining patents, scientific literature and technical documentation of commercially available devices and methods.- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity, such as Python programming for visualizing and processing large amounts of voltammetric data.- Leveraged computerized management systems such as Zotero for reference management and Microsoft Excel spreadsheets dedicated for chemicals and supplies inventory.- Supported and gave recommendations to senior management with creation and enhancement of continuous improvement of research procedures.- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

- Completed a range of simultaneous job tasks to support professor's academic, research and operational needs.- Performed accurate quantitative analysis of targeted data research, collection and report preparation.- Learned new laboratory techniques and applied expertise in carrying out enhanced experiments under supervision of senior lab members.- Assisted with writing and editing experimental results for publication in journals.- Oversaw classes of up to 20 students in general and analytical chemistry laboratory.- Maintained weekly office hours for individual and taught small groups focused on specific parts of coursework.- Provided relevant and timely feedback on student laboratory worksheets and reports.- Marked laboratory worksheets and reports, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.

Iligan, Northern Mindanao, Philippines

- Conducted in-person general, analytical and organic chemistry laboratory classes and lectures with up to 60 students.- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.- Consulted with students individually and in small groups via dedicated weekly consultation hours to help students efficiently reach learning goals.- Constructed and administered tests and exams to evaluate student learning.- Coordinated with and compiled questions from colleagues for departmental exams.- Maintained records of student progress and laboratory completions, using Microsoft Excel.- Collaborated with colleagues to revise general and organic chemistry laboratory manuals to streamline experiments and minimize waste.- Improved teaching effectiveness through professional growth by attending conferences and other professional development activities.- Conducted academic advisement services of up to 40 students on a reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression and resolve problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites.- Managed department laboratory manual sales and distribution for two years, including coordination with printers and income collection.- Maintained balanced schedule of activities and responsibilities through consistent overload teaching units and additional administrative functions.- Assisted in document preparation for department accreditation application.- Organized local and regional chemistry-related activities (i.e., annual regional chemistry Olympiad for high school students, regional chemistry congress).- Trained, organized, and assisted in university outreach programs (i.e., equipping of high school science teachers, community outreach for elementary students to encourage them to pursue STEM fields, administering university entrance examinations in remote areas, marshaling during graduation).

Iligan, Northern Mindanao, Philippines

Master Of Science - Ms, Chemistry

Bachelor Of Science-Master Of Science, Bs-Ms, Chemistry

- Graduated cum laude and recipient of DOST-SEI BS-MS Chemistry (Straight Program) scholarship