Riani Soares, Msc Email & Phone Number

Canada

Canada

- Editing and revising a range of scientific publications, from abstracts to full manuscripts- Provide thorough grammatical and scientific suggestions to enhance language and flow

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

I worked at Shared Hospital Laboratory as a Medical Laboratory Technician assisting in the fight against COVID-19. My main responsibilities included assisting in the communication with clients to deliver test results, performing molecular biology techniques to diagnose COVID-19 and maintaining an organized work environment.Highlights: - Incubated and loaded samples daily to run on automated liquid handling platforms- Prepared wash buffers using the SARS-CoV-2-BGI reagent… Show more I worked at Shared Hospital Laboratory as a Medical Laboratory Technician assisting in the fight against COVID-19. My main responsibilities included assisting in the communication with clients to deliver test results, performing molecular biology techniques to diagnose COVID-19 and maintaining an organized work environment.Highlights: - Incubated and loaded samples daily to run on automated liquid handling platforms- Prepared wash buffers using the SARS-CoV-2-BGI reagent protocol on a high-throughput robotic fluid handler- Set up real-time PCR test for COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) diagnosis on real-time thermocycler Show less

Budapest, Hungary

I worked as a case processor providing specialized services for a pharmaceutical company with more than 60,000 employees and total revenue of over $23.7 billion.Highlights:- Ensured that data collected from patients was managed, stored and secured at the company's data system- Performed data entry of serious and non-serious adverse events onto a Pharmacovigilance safety database doing the evaluation and assessment of case reports in several criteria such as for seriousness… Show more I worked as a case processor providing specialized services for a pharmaceutical company with more than 60,000 employees and total revenue of over $23.7 billion.Highlights:- Ensured that data collected from patients was managed, stored and secured at the company's data system- Performed data entry of serious and non-serious adverse events onto a Pharmacovigilance safety database doing the evaluation and assessment of case reports in several criteria such as for seriousness, global listedness, and causality- Handled and processed on average 35 individual case safety reports per week Show less

Toronto, On, Canada

I worked in the COVID-19 team performing molecular biology techniques for the diagnosis of COVID-19. As a team lead, I made sure the process was running smoothly and the turnaround time (TAT) was not affected.Highlights:- Checked accuracy of patient information on health charts and resolved inaccuracies with labelling or missing samples prior to testing- Prepared runs by using online laboratory information systems (LIMS), matching specimen samples and requisitions to confirm… Show more I worked in the COVID-19 team performing molecular biology techniques for the diagnosis of COVID-19. As a team lead, I made sure the process was running smoothly and the turnaround time (TAT) was not affected.Highlights:- Checked accuracy of patient information on health charts and resolved inaccuracies with labelling or missing samples prior to testing- Prepared runs by using online laboratory information systems (LIMS), matching specimen samples and requisitions to confirm patient information and retrieving samples for testing- Performed RNA extraction for the sequencing of positive COVID-19 samples for genomic surveillance Show less

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

I assisted on weekly theoretical classes and delivered bioinformatics tutorials to graduate students enrolled in the course 'Systems Biology Integration of Data and OMICs Technologies'. In addition, I held office hours to provide feedback for the students and answer questions regarding course material.Highlights:- Prepared and taught computer labs every week using statistical programs and online tools - Monitored student progress and assisted students in accomplishing… Show more I assisted on weekly theoretical classes and delivered bioinformatics tutorials to graduate students enrolled in the course 'Systems Biology Integration of Data and OMICs Technologies'. In addition, I held office hours to provide feedback for the students and answer questions regarding course material.Highlights:- Prepared and taught computer labs every week using statistical programs and online tools - Monitored student progress and assisted students in accomplishing established learning objectives- Developed a detail document on practical course content to assist students on their final assignment Show less

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

I prepared and delivered weekly lab tutorials to two cohorts of the undergraduate course 'Fundamentals of Plant and Animal Genetics'. In addition, I have acquired strong attention to detail by grading over 80 written assignments on a weekly basis.Highlights:- Nominated for the OVC teaching award by students and the professor of the course due to demonstrating flexibility, mentorship, and interpersonal connections with students- Coordinated assignments across 20 groups and 2… Show more I prepared and delivered weekly lab tutorials to two cohorts of the undergraduate course 'Fundamentals of Plant and Animal Genetics'. In addition, I have acquired strong attention to detail by grading over 80 written assignments on a weekly basis.Highlights:- Nominated for the OVC teaching award by students and the professor of the course due to demonstrating flexibility, mentorship, and interpersonal connections with students- Coordinated assignments across 20 groups and 2 cohorts to integrate results for a general final assignment- Worked together with the team of teaching assistants to prepare a detailed study material to help students prepare for the final exam Show less

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

I assisted on ongoing projects in the laboratory performing molecular biology techniques and genomic analyses. In addition, I worked on a manuscript on preparation for publication.Highlights:- Accurately updated and maintained information on over 1000 animals in the experiment to track genotyping process - Executed a diverse range of molecular biology techniques including sample handling, PCR, RNA/DNA purification, RT-PCR and cell culture - Performed computational… Show more I assisted on ongoing projects in the laboratory performing molecular biology techniques and genomic analyses. In addition, I worked on a manuscript on preparation for publication.Highlights:- Accurately updated and maintained information on over 1000 animals in the experiment to track genotyping process - Executed a diverse range of molecular biology techniques including sample handling, PCR, RNA/DNA purification, RT-PCR and cell culture - Performed computational processing of genomics data using softwares and programs such as R, SAS and BLUPF90 Show less

Petrolina, Pernambuco

I worked effectively with the team of the Academic Directory to meet the needs of ≃300 students enrolled in the Biological Sciences’ undergraduate degree. In addition, I coordinated monthly events with professional development and leisure content for the students. Highlights:- Organized along with professors a new curriculum which would provide students with 20% more hands on experience- Allocated project finances appropriately for purchase of supplies and execution of the… Show more I worked effectively with the team of the Academic Directory to meet the needs of ≃300 students enrolled in the Biological Sciences’ undergraduate degree. In addition, I coordinated monthly events with professional development and leisure content for the students. Highlights:- Organized along with professors a new curriculum which would provide students with 20% more hands on experience- Allocated project finances appropriately for purchase of supplies and execution of the projects- Assessed students' needs to be implemented in future projects Show less

Petrolina, Pernambuco

I worked on 3 projects where I was the lead researcher submitting grants, performing wet and dry lab experiments, submitting reports to the funding agencies and publishing and presenting the research findings.Highlights: - Implemented the Denaturing Gradient Gel Electrophoresis (DGGE) technique in the laboratory and prepared a detailed study material about the technique which facilitated its subsequent execution- Performed a periodic review of study files for accuracy… Show more I worked on 3 projects where I was the lead researcher submitting grants, performing wet and dry lab experiments, submitting reports to the funding agencies and publishing and presenting the research findings.Highlights: - Implemented the Denaturing Gradient Gel Electrophoresis (DGGE) technique in the laboratory and prepared a detailed study material about the technique which facilitated its subsequent execution- Performed a periodic review of study files for accuracy, quality and completeness to ensure all project goals were met as outlined in the beginning of the project Show less

Master Of Science - Ms, Animal Breeding And Genetics

Master’s thesis: Investigation of genomic regions associated with ketosis in Dairy Cattle.

Bachelor'S Degree, Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Activities and Societies: Member of the Academic Directory Graduated among the Top 5 in class rank in the Public Research University.

Exchange Student, Biological Sciences