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Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Culturing human glioblastoma cells Optimizing fluorescence microplate assays for detecting intracellular calcium changes induced by medicinal herbal compoundsUsing a microfluidic chip for single-cell fluorescence assays for detection of intracellular calcium changes

- Successfully performed liquid/liquid extractions of PAH (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) from food/tissue samples upon digestion on reflux for GC-MS analysis- accurately followed SOPs and employed proper techniques to consistently produce results with minimal contamination- Extracted dioxin/PCBs from lipids by accelerated solvent extraction (ASE)- Purified extracts on CAPE neutral silica columns, acid mega columns, and carbon columns- Successfully evaporated samples using Genevac Rocket to 1 ml- Effective communicated and collaborated with coworkers to complete work efficiently- Multitasked and organized tasks independently to complete multiple batches of samples at a time under tight deadlines

Burnaby, Bc

Mastered animal husbandry skills by performing daily tasks such as feeding zebra finches, cleaning cages, proper disposal of carcasses, and maintaining cleanliness at the facility.Planned and executed a research project studying the effects of a modified high-fat/high protein diet on Zebra finch body mass along with supervisor.Assisted in extractions of Rhinocerus auklet embryo gallbladders and livers, which required good dexterity and attention to detail to avoid rupturing the organs.Learned how to properly plan an experiment, test a hypothesis, and analyze experimental results by performing a 33-day experiment that involved catching and weighing birds every day, recording data, and finally analyzing the data using R.

Woodstock, New Brunswick

Efficiently demonstrated proper cleaning skills at a motel under the supervision of a professional housekeeper.