• Conducted weekly inventory checks on laboratory stock• Ensured the laboratory is well-stocked and functioning smoothly• Managed biohazardous waste• Supervised weekly deliveries of highly important materials – e.g. liquid nitrogen• Communicated with senior scientists and their teams regarding necessary documentation for processing equipment requests, cell material transfers, etc.• Managed purchasing needs and procures speciality equipment, consumables, and lab supplies in R&D laboratory. • Communicated receipt of purchases to the accounts payable team• Followed up with vendors when procurement issues occur• Provided general support to visitors

● Assisted Forensic Service Technologists with the receiving, storage, release, and disposition of biological and non-biological samples.● Performed data entry and updated records in the Laboratory Information Management System such as PIMS and CIS, for work-related assignments.● Worked safely in the forensic laboratory environment by following Universal Precautions and wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment when handling biological specimens. ● Maintained a clean and safe working area when performing tasks in the forensic laboratories.● Prepared samples for shipping to various testing agencies using established chain of custody protocols and quality assurance practices.● Conducted academic research for pathologists at the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service while ensuring confidentiality and meeting deadline demands of highly sensitive case information.● Maintained and Updated organ disposal spreadsheets, monitored general email inbox for communicating with stakeholders.