Alison O'Connor
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Graham Jack
It was a complete pleasure to have the opportunity to work with Alison O'Connor. She possesses knowledge and abilities beyond her years of experience in fields of immunology and cell biology. She has the ability to work both independently and in group efforts to achieve goals and enable the development of new ideas. It is a privilege to recommend Alison for any future positions or opportunities.
Graham Jack
It was a complete pleasure to have the opportunity to work with Alison O'Connor. She possesses knowledge and abilities beyond her years of experience in fields of immunology and cell biology. She has the ability to work both independently and in group efforts to achieve goals and enable the development of new ideas. It is a privilege to recommend Alison for any future positions or opportunities.
Graham Jack
It was a complete pleasure to have the opportunity to work with Alison O'Connor. She possesses knowledge and abilities beyond her years of experience in fields of immunology and cell biology. She has the ability to work both independently and in group efforts to achieve goals and enable the development of new ideas. It is a privilege to recommend Alison for any future positions or opportunities.
Graham Jack
It was a complete pleasure to have the opportunity to work with Alison O'Connor. She possesses knowledge and abilities beyond her years of experience in fields of immunology and cell biology. She has the ability to work both independently and in group efforts to achieve goals and enable the development of new ideas. It is a privilege to recommend Alison for any future positions or opportunities.
Experience
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Fate Therapeutics Inc
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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200 - 300 Employee
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Scientist
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Jan 2021 - Present
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Associate Scientist
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Jan 2020 - Jan 2021
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Senior Research Associate
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Jun 2018 - Jan 2020
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Trillium Therapeutics Inc.
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Associate
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Jul 2015 - Jan 2018
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Novavax
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Research Associate
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Oct 2013 - Apr 2015
Developed, optimized, and qualified immunological assays to be used for clinical testing, performed immunological assays on human samples from clinical trials, performed review of clinical test forms and results, created testing schedules, managed lab inventory, trained incoming employees on assays and clinical research testing guidelines, managed daily workloads for analysts, and wrote technical documents.
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Clinical research associate
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Mar 2012 - Oct 2013
Assisted in maintaining a clinical research lab including equipment validation and calibration, creation of reagent and sample logs, implementing safety requirements, and drafting SOPs following strict QC requirements. Developed and qualified clinical assays and draft technical reports based on results. Assisted in the configuration, implementation, and validation of a laboratory information management system (LIMS) for use with clinical testing. Performed clinical testing on human samples using a variety of immunological tests. Reviewed clinical test forms and results, and assisted in creating testing schedules. Show less
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Scientist
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Jan 2010 - Mar 2012
Manufacture cell-based biosensors and develop new methods for creating and utilizing biosensors. Utilize a variety of techniques including tissue culture, luminescent assays, bacterial work, cell transfections, subcloning, and several other microbiology techniques. Perform literary searches to design and troubleshoot experiments. Manufacture cell-based biosensors and develop new methods for creating and utilizing biosensors. Utilize a variety of techniques including tissue culture, luminescent assays, bacterial work, cell transfections, subcloning, and several other microbiology techniques. Perform literary searches to design and troubleshoot experiments.
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Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
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Research Services
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500 - 600 Employee
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Master's Student
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May 2007 - Sep 2009
Isolated lymphocytes from healthy and HIV-infected patient blood, ran 4-color flow cytometry and analyzed data, designed and optimized culture conditions and treatments, and presented findings at various national and international conferences. Isolated lymphocytes from healthy and HIV-infected patient blood, ran 4-color flow cytometry and analyzed data, designed and optimized culture conditions and treatments, and presented findings at various national and international conferences.
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Education
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2007 - 2009
University of Ottawa
M.Sc., Microbiology and Immunology -
2004 - 2007
University of Ottawa
B.Sc., Biochemistry
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