Experience

McMaster Immunology Research Centre (MIRC)

• Canada
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Undergraduate Thesis Student

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  - Working under the supervision of Dr. Dawn Bowdish in the McMaster Immunology Research Center and the Department of Medicine- Investigating pneumococcal immunity in macrophages with Tet2 mutations

• Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Jan 2021 - Aug 2021

  - Working under the supervision of Dr. Dawn Bowdish in the McMaster Immunology Research Center and the Department of Medicine- Investigating the influence of the uterine environment and maternal diet on offspring immune function in the context of streptococcus pneumoniae infection - Assists Master’s, PhD, and Post-Doctoral Fellowship candidates with various protocols including mouse tissue collection, genotyping, and flow cytometry ensuring an efficient workplace- Utilizes initiative and organizational skills to independently complete multiple laboratory protocols including PCR, gel electrophoresis, bone marrow isolation and differentiation, mouse rotarod and grip strength- Skilled in various lab techniques including PCR, gel electrophoresis, centrifugation, microscopy, pipetting, cell counting,- Proficient in mouse work including handling and restraint, subcutaneous and intraperitoneal injections, saphenous and retro-orbital phlebotomy, gavage, endpoint monitoring, gas anesthesia, and euthanasia Show less



McMaster University

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Pre-Veterinary Club President

  • Apr 2020 - Present

  - Providing McMaster Students with resources and support to pursue a future in Veterinary Medicine - Providing McMaster Students with resources and support to pursue a future in Veterinary Medicine



Hurontario Veterinary Hospital

• Canada
• Research Services

• Animal Care Attendant

  • Jul 2020 - Dec 2020

  - Assists veterinarians and technicians with various procedures, tasks, and treatments, including blood work, urinalysis, stool analysis, medicating, and surgeries, promoting a supportive work environment - Sterilizes surgical instruments and apparel using autoclave, - Utilizes superb time management skills and organization, to complete various task punctually, ensuring an efficient workplace - Assists veterinarians and technicians with various procedures, tasks, and treatments, including blood work, urinalysis, stool analysis, medicating, and surgeries, promoting a supportive work environment - Sterilizes surgical instruments and apparel using autoclave, - Utilizes superb time management skills and organization, to complete various task punctually, ensuring an efficient workplace



Loblaw Companies Limited

• Canada
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• PC Express Clerk

  • Apr 2020 - Sep 2020

  - Upheld a clean and comfortable alternative to in-store shopping amidst the COVID-19 crisis- Provided customers with their groceries respectively, while maintaining social distance guidelines and rules- Effectively communicated with fellow colleagues, including department and store managers an to increase efficiency of the PC Express department

• Hot Deli Clerk

  • Aug 2016 - Sep 2020

  - Upheld sanitation and cleanliness in the department, promoting safety of staff and clients- Resolved customer complaints by identifying problems and taking appropriate corrective action- Effectively communicated with colleagues of all departments, including store managers to increase efficiency of the store