Nolan Doak
Molecular biology technician at Research & Productivity Council- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Marine Emergency Duties
Nova Scotia Community College - NSCCOct, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Certified First Responder/Emergency/Advance Emergency Mefdical Technician
PADIJul, 2019- Oct, 2024
Experience
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RPC
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Canada
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Molecular biology technician
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Jan 2022 - Present
- Conducted various tests in a laboratory setting including RT-PCR, gel electrophoresis, and IFAT staining. -Travelled to a salmon hatchery to conduct onsite PCR services, processing hundreds of samples to deliver results the next day, while also training technicians to maintain work rate in my absence. - Performed necropsy on Atlantic salmon. - Mixed reagents for use in the lab. - Worked to meet deadlines with no supervision. - Kept strict records of pipette verification, fridge, freezer, and incubator temperatures, and lab results for quality assurance. - Took - Responsible for daily upkeep and maintenance requirements of the facility. - Completed Public Health training courses. - Gained competence in lab procedures quickly, impressing supervisors.
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Cooke Aquaculture Inc.
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Canada
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Aquaculture Technician
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Jul 2021 - Nov 2021
- Operated a small fishing vessel on open water. - Monitored salmon health and water quality. - Handled live salmon for lice counts. - Obtained a pleasurecraft licence. - Obtained a Marine Emergency Duty certification from NSCC - Operated a small fishing vessel on open water. - Monitored salmon health and water quality. - Handled live salmon for lice counts. - Obtained a pleasurecraft licence. - Obtained a Marine Emergency Duty certification from NSCC
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University of New Brunswick
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Coastal Marine Ecology Research Intern
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Jun 2020 - Jun 2021
- Identified and sorted mudflat invertebrates using a dissecting microscope. - Assisted in fyke net sampling of fish in the Bay of Fundy and Northumberland Strait. - Assisted in conducting surveys of salt marsh grass density in salt marsh restoration areas bordering the Bay of Fundy. - Assisted in collection of mud flat core samples for DNA analysis. - Combined previously collected data from multiple studies to conduct a stable isotope analysis of nutrient transfer between salt marshes and mudflat meta-ecosystems. - Utilised Microsoft Excel, R, and Minitab for statistical analysis. - Worked as a team to effectively complete field sampling with several different students conducting research projects. - Acted as a teaching assistant for undergraduate students during field trips. - Prepared samples for stable isotope analysis. - Vacuum filtered sediment samples for biofilm.
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The University of the West Indies
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Jamaica
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Marine Research Intern
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May 2019 - Aug 2019
- Assisted in sampling of coral species for studies on harmful pathogens. - Took part in designing methods for surveys of sea grass. - Surveyed areas of ongoing mangrove forest rehabilitation to determine health. - Sampled various invertebrate species while snorkeling for display and educational purposes. - Participated in community outreach and education on the topic of marine biology both for children as well as the general public. - Conducted literature research for grant proposals including the acquisition of a plot of land for mangrove rehabilitation.
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Education
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2016 - 2020
University of New Brunswick
Bachelor of Science - BS, Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
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