Experience

iProgen Biotech Inc.
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Research Technician

  • Jun 2020 - Present

The Brick
• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• Customer Service Representative

  • Sep 2018 - Mar 2020
• Sales Representative

  • Sep 2016 - Feb 2018

• Customer Service Representative

  • Sep 2015 - Aug 2016



Manitoba Center for Proteomics and Systems Biology

• Laboratory Research Assistant

  • May 2016 - Sep 2017

  •Project: Regulation of oxidative stress in macrophages by cationic peptides •Maintaining mammalian cell lines, and determining cellular toxicity using colorimetric detection assays, protein production by western blots and ELISA. •Monitoring gene expression profiles by quantitative real time PCR. •Prepared media, reagents, buffers, calibrated instruments and autoclaved for general lab upkeep •Project: Regulation of oxidative stress in macrophages by cationic peptides •Maintaining mammalian cell lines, and determining cellular toxicity using colorimetric detection assays, protein production by western blots and ELISA. •Monitoring gene expression profiles by quantitative real time PCR. •Prepared media, reagents, buffers, calibrated instruments and autoclaved for general lab upkeep



University of Manitoba

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Tutor

  • Sep 2012 - Dec 2014

  • Tutored Chemistry and Microbiology courses• Listened to understand where student needed help• Explained concepts in different ways according to individual learning styles

• Laboratory Research Assistant

  • May 2013 - Aug 2013

  • Maintained laboratory notes, record of summaries and resolutions of lab meetings• Maintained record of lab supplies and equipment use• Conducted H&E staining, HABP staining, and immunohistochemical and immunofluorescent detection of HYAL2 and endothelial cells• Prepared media, reagents, buffers and calibrated instruments • Observed slides under bright field and fluorescent microscopes• Analyzed and organized data, and generated hypothesis• Presented research project and wrote a research report Show less



Aramark/UofM Food Services

• Sales Associate and Cashier

  • Sep 2011 - Feb 2013

  • Followed specific guidelines to maintain a sanitary workspace to avoid cross-contamination • Labeled products to ensure freshness and product turnover • Provided customer service, and processed cash and debit transactions • Served customers with disabilities and took take-out orders • Monitored buffet stations, refilled dishes, and prepared pizzas, sandwiches and beverages • Followed specific guidelines to maintain a sanitary workspace to avoid cross-contamination • Labeled products to ensure freshness and product turnover • Provided customer service, and processed cash and debit transactions • Served customers with disabilities and took take-out orders • Monitored buffet stations, refilled dishes, and prepared pizzas, sandwiches and beverages