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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Designed and set up ecological and behavioral experiments with limpets and chitons
• Analyzed and synthesized lab and field data, then compiled and presented findings
• Assisted with fieldwork while car and backpack camping for a week with one or two teammates
• Helped resolve unexpected, challenging situations in the field in a cooperative, calm manner
• Navigated steep, slippery, and rocky intertidal terrain during early morning low tides while keeping important, sensitive instruments, notes, and equipment safe
• Operated a laser level and stadia rod to measure the relative heights of intertidal organisms

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Acquired many new lab skills and applied them safely and independently
• Designed primers and plasmids, then induced mutations through quick changes and DNA ligation
• Transformed DNA and extracted plasmids through mini-, midi-, and maxi-preps
• Transfected desired genes into mammalian cells, and cultured them
• Performed cell counts and cell death assays
• Extracted lysate from cells and performed Bradford Assays

North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Prepared a report on historical levels of heavy metals in the sanctuary wetlands
• Lead and organized volunteers in many projects, including removal of invasive plant species
• Mapped several invasive species on site using the Avenza GPS mapping software
• Created systems for onboarding and training new volunteers, and managed onboarding
• Maintained the grounds and cared for plants

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

• Cultured various attached and suspended mammalian cells using aseptic technique
• Recovered and decontaminated cells that were contaminated by bacteria and mycoplasma
• Performed regular PCR tests with DNA electrophoresis gels to detect mycoplasma in cell media
• Extracted and purified RNA and gDNA from cell pellets
• Maintained records of the status of cells and consistently updated internal documents
• Managed time and worked independently while updating my manager and team regularly

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Family-run store
• Serve customers, offering advice on pet care and well-being, and addressing customer concerns
• Perform husbandry duties like cleaning and feeding to ensure health and well-being of animals
• Test, clean, and troubleshoot aquarium water

Greater Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Worked with a team to plan and run events, train Peer Leaders, and run weekend camps at four Metro Vancouver parks while ensuring the safety of the youth
• Educated youth aged 12 to 18 about environmental and social issues, leadership, and teamwork
• Contributed to the community and environment by leading Stewardship Projects such as educating the public on the environment and pulling invasive species
• Created an excel spreadsheet that automatically registered participants into the right camps

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Analyzed hospital interactions and outcomes of patients with congenital kidney anomalies to determine the extent of practice variation and its effect on patient outcome
• Built a data collection instrument in REDCap to compile evidence for developing a clinical pathway of care for children with congenital kidney anomalies
• Developed solutions when the desired goals of the project could not be translated easily
• Communicated ideas and updates effectively and concisely in weekly meetings with supervisors
• Created and presented a poster at the Western Medical Research Conference
• Contributed to two abstracts published in the Journal of Investigative Medicine as well as two papers in the Journal of Pediatric Nephrology – all with authorship credit

Greater Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Worked with a team to plan and run events, train Peer Leaders, and run weekend camps at four Metro Vancouver parks while ensuring the safety of the youth
• Educated youth aged 12 to 18 about environmental and social issues, leadership, and teamwork
• Contributed to the community and environment by leading Stewardship Projects such as educating the public on the environment and pulling invasive species