Kelsey Dexter Email & Phone Number

South San Francisco, California, United States

South San Francisco, California, United States

• Biorepository Manager, Biobanking, Research Operations
• A member of the Biobanking team responsible for onboarding and expanding cell lines of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs).
• Manage the onsite cryogenic storage and control inventory of incoming and outgoing vials of cell lines.
• Co-ordinate and organize shipments of cell lines and liaise with vendors.
• Periodically run Flow Cytometry analysis of iPSCs in a multi-color flow panel.
• Developed uniform methods to incorporate lot tracking and labelling of laboratory reagents for general lab usage.

• Environmental Isotope Laboratory at the University of Waterloo
• Prepared water samples for tritium analysis applying techniques of azeotropic distillation, electrolysis, and vacuum distillation.
• Prepared scintillation cocktail mix before placing into a Liquid Scintillation Counter (LSC) to measure Tritium activity.
• Measured conductivity and pH of samples.
• Acted as sample reception and maintained relations with clients and lab personnel for timely flow of information.
• Verified and cross-referenced samples with client lists before preparing internal worksheets that display samples, location, and analyses requested.

Waterloo, Ontario

• Executed liquid-liquid extraction of water samples with Quality Control/Quality Assurance measures.
• Extracted semi-volatile organic compounds from effluents and drinking waters for GCMS analysis.
• Prepared chemical solutions and laboratory reagents.
• Utilized and maintained analytical scales, centrifuges, micropipettes, and pH probes daily.

Waterloo, Ontario

• Meticulously maintain and monitor lab equipment; compliant with anti-contamination and safety measures.
• Prepare stock media
• Perform health and safety inspections
• Diligently carry out various tasks in the laboratory
• Completion of online courses covering WHMIS and Cryogenic and Compress Gas Safety.

Ankara, Turkey

• Organized and led after school activities as part of a team to improve English interactions for Turkish students.
• Collaborated with colleagues and supervisors to form interactive English lesson plans.
• Led English speaking classes with 30 students bi-weekly, executing formulated lesson plans.
• Immersion in the Turkish culture and communicated despite language barriers.

Waterloo, Ontario

• Smoothly processed materials from check-in bins through a computer operated system for quick repetition
• Swiftly and efficiently shelved materials keeping them organized and neat
• Interacted with patrons to aid with simple inquiries

Alliston, Ontario

• Smoothly transitioned from student page and carried out multiple tasks simultaneously
• Efficiently serviced patrons at the circulation desk using library database and internet resources
• Successfully engaged patrons in designing creative book displays using Microsoft Office and internet resources
• Formulated inventory lists using Microsoft excel for quick reference of grouped materials

Alliston, Ontario

• Ensured available materials were shelved and organized to be quickly accessed by patrons and staff
• Reported to circulation desk often to assist patrons and carry out various tasks at the desk

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Biology, General

Successfully completed introductory courses plus associated laboratory techniques: Laboratory techniques: chemical reactions and organic.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Fine Arts Council, Science Peer tutor, Ontario Honours student