Mahnoor Butt Email & Phone Number

Canada

Waterloo, On, Ca

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

• Developed E. coli and C. vulgaris plasmid systems to produce phage-derived lytic enzymes aimed at reducing methane emissions in cattle rumen for the 2024 iGEM project, BovEco• Maintaining meticulous lab notes, enforced documentation procedures, managed inventory, and ensured adherence to safety protocols, as well as increased workflow/productivity amongst subteam members by 85%

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

• Engineered scalable RNAi delivery systems by selecting Pseudomonas syringae and designing plasmid via SnapGene, incorporating the T7 expression system, while separately expressing T7 RNA polymerase using the Lambda Red operon on a separate vector.• Developed a successful TSWV-targeting RNAi plasmid, demonstrating effective minicell secretion in E. coli for the 2023 Waterloo iGEM Project, which was awarded Bronze Medallion at the 2023 iGEM Grand Jamboree

Harrow, Ontario, Canada

• Conducted laboratory and field experiments, including acid digestion of plant matter, Mehlich-3P extractions, soil K extraction and soil Olsen P tests, contributing to the analysis of crucial nutrients: P, N, and metals in soil-plant-water agro-ecosystems• Contributed to Dr. Tiequan Zhang’s research on innovative management practices for efficient nutrient and water use, increased crop resilience to climate change, legacy soil phosphorus management, and resilient crop-livestock systems

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

• Tracked reimbursements, invoices and expenses using Microsoft Excel for an organization of 30+ employees• Acted as the primary point of contact for all internal and external stakeholder inquiries; responded to 100+ Telephone calls, emails, and other online inquiries daily• Oversaw all clerical duties to ensure smooth office operations including reception, ordering office supplies, liaison to the IT department, preparing reports and documents for review• Constantly updated standard operating procedures (SOP’s) for the administrative and financial departments• Streamlined phone directory system, using Allworx system, which reduced call volume directed to staff by 83%• Aided Events Lead and Programs Coordinator during multiple events such as, 'Eid at the Square,' and 'End of Summer Carnival' that had an average of 15,000+ attendants

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Computational Chemistry

High School Diploma

• Elected Leader in SWIS (Strong Women in Science) • Member of Basketball and Softball Teams • Ambassador of Muslim Heritage Month.