Experience

TRIO Fertility

• Canada
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Andrology/ Blood lab technician

  • Mar 2019 - Present

  • Set up the lab in a new clinic location • Perform all standard andrology procedures, including but not limited to semen assessment, sperm preparation for IUI, DNA fragmention test • Maintain and implement laboratory QC/QA standards by working closely with the laboratory team • Ensure lab is performing in accordance with all applicable standards •. Maintain all laboratory supplies and place orders •. Run hormone tests on bloods, using ECI machine, and also perform regular maintenance on the machine Show less



CReATE fertility Centre

• Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Lab technician and Researcher

  • Aug 2015 - Mar 2019

  • Perform DNA fragmentation test, using flow cytometer and analyze data via Winlist software • Perform all standard andrology procedures, including but not limited to semen assessment, sperm preparation for IUI/TDI, cryopreservation and thawing of sperm cells • Maintain and implement laboratory QC/QA standards by working closely with the laboratory team • Ensure lab is performing in accordance with all applicable ART industry laws and guidelines • Participate in a research project, trying to identify rare cells • Recruit patients for clinical andrology studies Show less



Diamed Lab Supplies Inc.

• Mississauga, Canada

• Purchasing Manager

  • Aug 2013 - Aug 2015

  •Maintain company supplies and equipment •Place on average 10 purchase orders per day through various vendors, enter data in the system, follow up, and update stock supplies •Handle communication with clients and vendors via emails and phone calls on a daily basis •Maintain company supplies and equipment •Place on average 10 purchase orders per day through various vendors, enter data in the system, follow up, and update stock supplies •Handle communication with clients and vendors via emails and phone calls on a daily basis



York University

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant at Dr. McDermott's lab

  • Sep 2010 - Dec 2012

  •Investigated for substrates of a protein that has a role in muscle formation using biochemical and cell biological approaches•Generated mutations in a protein , using PCR, and further analyzed the mutated protein by transfecting cells with the mutated DNA• Examined the mutated protein with in vitro kinase assay, followed by western blot analysis•Purified proteins for the purpose of radioactive labelling, and used P32 for labelling purposes•Reviewed and independently optimized procedures, as well documented new laboratory protocols and techniques•Maintained laboratory equipment, prepared solutions and helped with organization of the lab Show less

• Teaching Assistant

  • Sep 2010 - Dec 2012

  •Taught lab classes in biology, biochemistry and biotechnology to 24 undergraduate students•Responsibilities involved tutoring the students how to do experiments, and as well tutoring dry labs•Demonstrated and reviewed the steps on how to conduct an experiment•Attended lab meetings every 2 weeks with the course coordinator •Prepared to teach the lab by reading relevant material for the course before each lab



The Hospital for Sick Children

• Canada
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• PRAISE volunteer

  • Feb 2010 - Aug 2012

  •Screened patients for eligibility of the research studies and completed on average 10 forms of eligible patients per shift •Conducted interviews with patients and parents •Obtained informed consents to enroll children in research studies •Reviewed medical charts •Collected samples with safe handling •Maintained subject screening and enrolment logs •Communicated with medical staff regarding eligible patients for research •Completed study materials and forms; communicated with parents and explained to them the importance of their participation in clinical studies; this promoted data gathering for the study Show less



Regina Sinukoff Professional Corporation

• Toronto, Canada Area

• Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

  • Oct 2009 - Aug 2010

  •Handled communications and administrative tasks for a busy real estate office •Created and organized paperwork for up to 15 daily real estate deals adhering to strict deadlines •Regularly resolved issues for clients by contacting lawyers, banks or insurance companies ensuring all details in contracts/documents were accurate •Entered data, organized manual and computer filing system •Handled communications and administrative tasks for a busy real estate office •Created and organized paperwork for up to 15 daily real estate deals adhering to strict deadlines •Regularly resolved issues for clients by contacting lawyers, banks or insurance companies ensuring all details in contracts/documents were accurate •Entered data, organized manual and computer filing system



Felsenstein Medical Research Center

• Israel

• Research Lab Assistant

  • Apr 2003 - Jun 2005

  •Collected and analyzed data for lab projects •Interpreted test results •Conducted medical laboratory tests and experiments, among those examined myocardial activity in mice using echo, tested enzymatic activity- tested protein in the tissue •Maintained all laboratory equipment, which allowed easy access and use of the equipment in the lab •Demonstrated interpersonal and teamwork skills to provide assistance regarding testing and examinations and alternative options •Experience with computer software programs; excel, word, power point, including laboratory information management systems/database entry Show less