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• Responsible for all gel based molecular veterinary diagnostic tests that support bacterin production (such as E.coli PCR virotyping, C.perfringens toxin typing, C.difficile PCR identification and Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae PCR identification). • Responsible for all Swine Influenza Virus (SIV) isolation and propagation of field samples as well as RT-PCR of all SIV samples while further advancing experience in mammalian cell culture.• Supporting the Bacterial team through performing general microbiology techniques, biochemistry testing, primary observation and serotyping.• Performing research and development that will help further improve Gallant’s PCR veterinary diagnostic tests. • Continued improvement of technical writing skills through writing and editing research reports and standard operating procedures (SOPs) as well as completion of a course on the Fundamentals of Technical Writing through Conestoga College.• Supporting the Management Team through compiling diagnostic laboratory results into written reports for clients. • Responsible for maintaining and ordering Molecular and Diagnostic reagents and supplies.

Cambridge, Ontario

• Responsible for E.coli PCR virotyping and C.perfringens toxin typing, veterinary diagnostic tests that supports bacterin production as well as further developing molecular techniques.• Supporting the Viral team through Swine Influenza Virus (SIV) isolation and propagation of field samples while further advancing experience in mammalian cell culture.• Supporting the Bacterial team through performing general microbiology techniques and serotyping.• Performing research and development that will help further improve Gallant’s PCR veterinary diagnostic tests.

Laboratory Technician at the University of Waterloo in Dr. Mohammad Kohandel’s Mathematical Medicine Lab. • Further advancing human cell culture skills by working with breast cancer cell lines.• Developing Flow Cytometry and Clonogenic Assay skills. • Maintaining detailed lab notes while developing experimental design.• Contributing to the overseeing and the upkeep of a new Level II Biosafety Laboratory. This includes implementing Occupational Health and Safety and WHIMIS legislation as well as overall organization and upkeep.

Waterloo, Ontario

Research Associate at Wilfrid Laurier University in Dr. Stephanie DeWitte-Orr’s Innate Immunology, Virology and Cell Biology lab completing work for Mirexus.• Further advancing (human and fish) cell culture, antiviral, RNA extractions, cDNA synthesis and RT-PCR techniques while performing confidential immunosuppressant nanoparticle work for an industry partner.• Developing qPCR, Western blotting and Bio-Plex Multiplex Immunoassay techniques.• Responsible for lab purchasing, maintaining inventory, training & supervising lab personnel as well as contributing to the overall organization and upkeep of a Level II Biosafety Laboratory. • Developing SOPs and planning experiments while maintaining detailed and accurate lab notes.

Waterloo, Ontario

Volunteer Research Assistant at Wilfrid Laurier University in Dr. Stephanie DeWitte-Orr’s Innate Immunology, Virology and Cell Biology lab.• Project involves investigating innate immune responses in rainbow trout cell line, specifically protective effects of dsRNA against Frog Virus 3 infection. • Executing cell culture techniques, microscopy, antiviral assays, RNA extractions, cDNA synthesis, RT-PCRs, gel electrophoresis, stimulant studies and viral infections. Level II Biosafety Laboratory.

University Of Waterloo, School Of Pharmacy

Scientific Activities Manager (Lab Manager) in Dr. Roderick Slavcev's Bacterial Genetics lab at the University of Waterloo, School of Pharmacy. • Responsible for overseeing the Level II Biosafety Laboratory. This includes conducting lab meetings, implementing organizational protocols, ordering supplies, maintaining an organized lab environment and equipment as well as training and supervising lab personnel.• Developed and acquired basic microbial techniques (including bacterial growth and exposure to plasmid transformations). Further developed my advanced cell culture techniques to include working with human cancer cell lines.• Advanced managerial and organizational skills, which were necessary for managing and coordinating multiple people and projects such as maintaining the Mediphage Bioceuticals website (www.mediphage.ca) and spearheading a (successful) crowdfunding initiative at the University of Waterloo.• Experience helping with grant applications (i.e. CIHR, CCSRI) as well as in assisting with manuscript submissions. This involves letters of intent, conducting the online submissions, editing and formatting curriculum vitas, manuscripts and documents as well as compiling appendices and references. • Further developed scientific writing and presenting abilities.• Assisted with the organization and planning of upcoming undergraduate courses.

Waterloo, On

Masters student and Research Assistant at Wilfrid Laurier University in Dr. Lucy Lee’s Tissue Culture lab (Co-supervised by Dr. Stephanie DeWitte-Orr). Masters project involves the development and characterization of a novel yellow perch cell line and its potential applications in oil sands toxicology. •Developed, established and characterized a novel yellow perch cell line and its potential applications in oil sands toxicology.•Utilized fundamental laboratory skills and enlisted them in a cell culture environment.•Executed cell culture techniques, microscopy, cell viability assays and immunohistochemistry.•Successfully collected, analyzed and interpreted data during a 2 ½ year long term period to project completion in a Level I and II Biosafety Laboratory.•Maintained detailed and accurate lab notes so future researchers may follow similar protocols.•Defended and authored a successful scientific Masters thesis.•Completed and submitted abstracts and scholarship applications.•Significantly advanced scientific writing and presenting abilities.

Waterloo, On

I was a Teaching Assistant for the following undergraduate level courses: BI 110: Unifying Life Processes, BI: 111 Biological Diversity and Evolution (twice), BI: 302 Evolution, BI: 296 Communication and Critical Thinking Skills in Biology, BI: 439 Vertebrate Microscopic Anatomy• Responsible for multiple sections or undergraduate courses running concurrently and successfully addressed all requirements through time-management and organization.• Presented material and supervised undergraduate students during tutorials and labs while providing assistance on class projects and assignments.• Facilitated class discussions and mediated class debate exercises.• Responded to student correspondence in a timely and professional manner.

Waterloo, On

I was a volunteer in Dr. Lucy Lee's Cell and Tissue Culture Laboratory at Wilfrid Laurier University.• Developed and acquired basic cell culture techniques which led to the ability to maintain numerous cell lines.

Waterloo, On

I volunteered for an MSc. student in the Waterloo Aquatic Toxicology and Ecosystem Remediation Lab• Provided assistance by completing laboratory duties that allowed the graduate students opportunities to focus on research. • Acquired new techniques and skills by observing and participating in various lab procedures such as steroid extractions and homogenizing samples.

Acton, On

Spearheaded the completion of the 2008 Summer Flyer and worked on the Kyolic Associate Learning Centre. Liased with additional departments within Purity Life and with external companies. Also completed clerical duties.

Acton, On

From May-August of 2006 and 2007 I Worked in the Pharmacy. • Rapidly developed technician skills that helped the pharmacy meet daily pharmaceutical requests ; i.e. counting pills, rearranging stock, filling and running prescriptions on Nexyys.• Interacted with customers, either in person or on the telephone and operated the cash register.

Master Of Science (Msc), Cell Biology And Toxicology

Activities and Societies: Biology Graduate Society Association

Post Degree Honours Science

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Honours Science