MINA KHAZAEI
Burnaby, BC V3J7G8
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Biologist
HIGHLIGHTS
Four-years of experience in working as a research assistant and a technical assistant in both academic and clinical laboratory
Bachelor of Science in Cellular and Molecular Biology Biochemistry and international laboratory experience in Canada, Germany, and Iran
Strong background in cellular and molecular techniques including: gene cloning and PCR, tissue culture, and cell transfection
Excellent in experiment design, perform, troubleshoot and analysis
Proficient in communication and documentation
RELEVANT SKIILS
Basic biochemistry techniques
DNA and RNA extraction, purification and
QRT-PCR
Protein expression, extraction and
purification, Western-Blot...
Tissue culture and cell transfection
Gene Cloning (vector, lentivirus
Bioinformatics tools (blast, alignment
microscopy skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant 2015
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia Gene Cloning, Bisc 357, Dr. Mattsson, and Dr. Fitzpatrick
Research Assistant 2011- 2013
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia
Biomedical Lab, Dr.Tibbit’s Lab, Kinesiology and Biomedical Department Primer design, PCR, gel electrophoresis, gel extraction, T-Vector cloning
Biology Lab, Dr.Haunerland’s Lab, Biology Department siRNA, blast and alignment, qRT-PCR, data analysis, cell culture 2
Technical and Research Assistant 2009-2011
Royan Researcher Institute, Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory, Isfahan, Iran Research Assistant 2009
UKM, Uniklinikum of Munster, Germany
Neuroscience Department, Prof. Peter Young
Lab Technician 2008-2009
Isfahan Genetics Center, Isfahan, Iran
Distinguishing Inherited Diseases especially for Thalassemia EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY DEGREE
B.Sc. in Cell and Molecular Biology (Biochemistry), Azad University, Isfahan, Iran 2004-2008 SHORT COURSES
Biotechnology course, BCIT 2015
Radiation safety training, Simon Fraser University 2011
Lab safety training, Simon Fraser University 2011
Internship Training, Medical diagnostic tests, Medical laboratory, Isfahan, Iran 2007 VOLUNTEER WORK
ISS OF BC, Immigrant Services Society 2015
Iran Red Crescent 2006