Heather Byrne

** ***** *****

North York, Ontario

M6B2N8

647-***-****

ac8lmp@r.postjobfree.com

Career Objective

To secure a long-term career growth opportunity with a high quality employer consistent with my qualifications and experience. Key areas of interest include:

Microbiology/Virology

Environmental biology

DNA extraction/sequencing

ELISA/ PCR

Cryptosporidium detection

Qualifications Summary

1.5 years’ experience as a Microbiologist.

Promoted after 10 months in a previous Microbiology job.

Highly skilled in microbiology techniques, terminology, equipment and supplies.

In depth knowledge of laboratory tests used in microbiology work.

Hands on experience in method validation.

Demonstrated ability to prepare technical reports and research papers.

Excellent mentor and team player.

Professional Experience

Genetic Laboratory Technician

Cooper Surgical, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

August 2018- Present

Performs complex molecular-based procedures on clinical samples with a high degree of quality and in accordance with standard operating procedures.

Performs clerical tasks associated with clinical cases, including but not limited to: maintenance of specimen and case logs, preparation/documentation of assay worksheets, preparation of analysis sheets and clinical reports.

Receives and verifies clinical samples.

Participates in lab maintenance (i.e. cleaning, annual/bi-annual/monthly maintenance of equipment, unpack supplies, etc.)

Organizes workload for technicians and maintains laboratory protocols.

Corroborates with partner labs in the United States for workload management.

Deputy Technical Manager/ Head of Cryptosporidium

City Analysts Ltd, Dublin, Ireland

December 2016- June 2018

Managed the Cryptosporidium department whilst performing Deputy Technical Manager duties in the Microbiology department.

Attended weekly manager meetings.

Trained and mentored other analysts/personnel.

Responsible for the ordering of laboratory consumables and maintain sufficient stock levels.

Organized daily schedules for assigned work/equipment calibration.

Liaised with clients on upcoming projects and delivery of results.

Contributing to ensure that the laboratory remains within INAB accreditation, ISO 17025.

Participated in External Proficiency Testing for ongoing competency.

Environmental monitoring.

Water, food and soil testing.

Bioburden testing.

TOC/Conductivity testing.

Growth promotions.

ELISA

Bacterial identification and Biological Indicator testing.

Executed validation protocols for process validation and method validation.

Wrote and revised procedures, deviations, CAPA, Change Controls and technical investigations and reports as assigned.

Conducted laboratory investigations using Root Cause Analysis tools.

Research Scientist

Earth Institute, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

September 2016 – December 2016

Conducted literature reviews.

Collected and analyze data.

Prepared samples in accordance to various procedures.

Requested or acquired equipment or supplies necessary for the project.

Attended area seminars and other meetings as necessary.

Summarized project results and to prepare progress reports for the principle investigator and relevant funding agency.

Pioneered my own research objectives.

Performed DNA extraction.

Education

University College Dublin

MSc Biotechnology and Plant Biology (Sep 2016)

University College Cork

BSc Genetics (May 2015)

Skills

Excellent communication skills.

Quick learner.

Works well under pressure.

Excellent team player as well as individual worker.

Self-directed and organized.

Willingness to learn and follow directions.

Excellent decision making/ problem solving skills.

Hobbies

Kayaking.

Hiking.

Ladies field hockey.

Cooking/baking.

Reading.

References

Excellent references available on request.

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