University Supervisor
Resume:
Elizabeth Woods Sunnucks
*** ****** ******, ******* ** M4S 2S7
abvuwq@r.postjobfree.com
Objective:
To secure a position in a clinical or research laboratory where I can apply my well developed molecular microbiology technical, analytical and academic knowledge and skills.
Education
• Masters of Science (First Class Honours) in Molecular Microbiology, Griffith University, 2012
• Honours Bachelor of Science, majors in laboratory medicine and pathobiology, minor in physiology, University of Toronto, 2009
Awards and Achievements
• Griffith University Award for Academic Achievement 2011
• Griffith University Award for Academic Achievement 2012
• School of Biomolecular and Physical Sciences Student Symposium at Griffith University, second place in speaking competition presenting research.
Professional Experience
• Public Health Microbiology, Queensland Health
Conducted a broad molecular epidemiological survey of Vibrio cholerae O1 strains isolated from Queensland rivers. Responsible for study design, writing of research proposal and ethics applications.
Completed all technical work including but not limited to; DNA isolation and extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, MLST, MLVA, toxin gene typing, DNA sequencing and creation of novel virulence gene binary typing tailored to unique genetic profiles. Performed computer-based data analysis and statistical analysis on resultant data using programs such as BioNumerics, SPSS, ChromasPro and PeakScanner. Composed an academic thesis based on research with publication pending.
Volunteer Experience
• Endoscopy Clinic, Toronto General Hospital
2 years volunteer experience in the endoscopy clinic at Toronto General Hospital. Responsible for checking in patients, issuing hospital dress, stamping charts, booking future appointments and accompanying patients to and from procedure rooms.
• University of Toronto Blood Group/Canadian Blood Services
2 years as the clinic coordinator/liason. Worked with CBS to set up mobile donor clinics on campus. Duties included securing venues, printing and distributing flyers and posters, set up and takedown of equipment and handling of paperwork.
• Rick Hanson Wheels in Motion event in Toronto.
3 years volunteering setting up and taking down large event infrastructure, signing in participants, handling participant information packages/pledges and counting pledges after the event
Microbiological and Molecular Biology Lab Skills and Techniques
• Agarose/Polyacrylimide Gel Electrophoresis.
• Immunochemistry
• Western and Northern Blots
• Microscopy
• Various Immunoassays including ELISA
• Amplification techniques including various forms of PCR
• Cell and tissue culture using a variety of media and conditions
• General Cloning Practices including plasmid vectors
• Bacterial Protein Expression and Analysis
• Various bench-test protocol for microbial identification including staining techniques
• Experience in handling mice
• DNA isolation and extraction
• DNA sequencing including next generation sequencing
Additional Competencies
• Computer and internet literate; strong typing skills
• Basic CPR certification
• Advanced First Aid
• Flexible, cooperative, hard-working, and reliable.
• Knowledge of FDA regulatory requirements and ISO standards
Interests
• PADI certified open water diver
• Motorcycle license
• Boxing and fitness
• International travel
References
• Please see attached letter of recommendation from my thesis supervisor.
• Additional references upon request.
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