Pooja Srikanth Email & Phone Number

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

- Continues to manage responsibilities from prior role- Trains junior department members in laboratory techniques and lab maintenance operations- Prepares technical reports to communicate scientific results to internal audiences- Utilizes project management skills to support senior team members in completing deliverables - Writes and edits Standard Operating Procedures under the direction of the Department Head- Completes monthly safety inspections as member of Joint Health and Safety Committee

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

- Supported broader R&D team in the design and development of advanced wound care, infection prevention, and medical device coating technologies- Regularly prepared samples, reagents and solutions for experiments and testing- Used organization skills and excellent attention to detail to simultaneously conduct experiments at various scales (bench-top to small-scale production); test products; and characterize the physical and chemical properties of biomaterials using various analytical methods (HPLC, AAS, UV/Vis)- Ensured QMS compliance by managing calibration of laboratory equipment, updating chemical inventory, and maintaining detailed laboratory notebook- Proactively performed laboratory housekeeping tasks such as ordering/receiving necessary supplies and coordinating waste removal - Utilized aseptic technique and documented/standardized microbiological techniques to evaluate antimicrobial activity with bio-safety level 1 and 2 microbes- Helped prepare technical reports and presentations to communicate scientific results to internal and external audiences - Assisted in the training of other staff members- Operated microscope and conducts analysis of microscope images with ImageJ- Followed all SOPs, all communicated health & safety procedures, and other policies enforced

Milton, Ontario, Canada

- Expertly handled thousands of financial transactions while under pressure in fast-paced environment- Used problem-solving skills to pack customers’ purchases neatly and efficiently- Continuously learned about products to provide best possible experience for customers- Took initiative to replace products on shelves when empty- Adapted to team's needs on a daily basis and performed any and all tasks needed to ensure team success

Milton, Ontario

- Worked with a student on an individual basis to improve their marks in Grade 12 Advanced Functions, as well as their overall level of comfort with algebra and mathematical problem-solving- Used written and oral communication skills to convey mathematical concepts in simple terms- Always prepared with lessons and examples

Hamilton, Ontario

- Planned and coordinated the writing and editing of our semi-annual Wellness@Mac newsletter - Assisted in the planning and execution of the Cooking and Gardening workshop series- Took initiative in planning layout, creating content, and improving functionality and user-friendliness of the new Student Wellness Centre website (link below)- Created and compiled resources for the Caring Communities Network- Identified ways to enhance and improve the Wellness Lounge space

Hamilton, Ontario

- Planned and assisted with the administration of 2 large-scale events (8000 attendees) and multiple smaller-scale events (20-70 attendees)- Coordinated and supervised 200 volunteers- Provided feedback for event improvement- Liaised with high school teachers to plan engineering event days - Corresponded with hundreds of prospective students and provided accurate, up-to-date information on McMaster’s engineering programs and facilities - Led tours for prospective students and their families, highlighting engineering facilities and resources on campus

Hamilton, Ontario

- Characterized mechanical properties of pullulan, leading to successful contact printing results- Assisted in designing and conducting hydrolysis and contact printing experiments- Tested oxygen permeability, tensile strength, contact angle, film thickness, and shelf life- Diagnosed problems and suitably modified experiment protocols- Presented findings using technical, communication, and presentation skills

Milton, Ontario

- Enhanced customer satisfaction using excellent interpersonal skills- Improved team efficiency by handling financial transactions, enabling colleagues to meet and exceed sales targets

Bachelor'S Degree, Chemical Engineering And Bioengineering

Activities and Societies: McMaster Engineering Musical (2014-present), Engineering Welcome Week Representative (2017, 2018), McMaster.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (Honours)

Activities and Societies: Concert Band (2010-2014), Jazz Band (2011-2014), Link Crew Leader (2012-2013), Leader in Black (2013-2014).