Research Consultant

Rachel Brunino, BSc

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Victoria, BC, V8V-4P6, CANADA

250-***-**** / *********@*****.***

EDUCATION

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Bachelor of Science (B.S.c) in Social Sciences

Major: Biological Psychology

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

May 2015- Present Mt. Royal University Department of Economics and Justice Studies

Research Assistant

Worked under Dr. Kelly W. Sundberg in the study of environmental crime reduction through design specific to medical Cannabis production facilities in Canada and the United States.

Assisted in development of peer reviewed reports and presentations and conference presentation development.

Conducted qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Completed literature reviews specific to scholarly works addressing Cannabis interactions with anatomical human systems.

Nov 2015 – Feb 2016 Idea Connection

Research Consultant

Worked on a three-month contract with worldwide agro-business researching plant germplasm. The job required that I devise, and carry out my own methods for solving problems.

Practised analytical, statistical, creative as well as interpersonal skills finding trends in the industry and communicating with large-scale nurseries and hobbyist plant breeders via phone, email and personal meetings.

Dec 2014-July 2015 University of Victoria Biology Department

Research Assistant

Studied retinal neurobiology assisting doctoral fellows and PhD candidates with studies focusing on directional selectivity in the mammalian retina.

Dissection of mouse retina

Fix retinal tissue with antibodies for imaging

Create images using Confocal Microscopy

Use computer programs such as ImageJ and excel

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2015 International Institute of Criminal Justice Research Ltd. (IICJR)

Program Coordinator

Directly assisted with all program related tasks to ensure the smooth execution of the Behaviour Based Forensic Interviewing program.

Assisting with organization, time management, scheduling and overall support

2013 – 2014 Island Sexual Health Society

Doctor’s Assistant

Prepare examination room and assist in examination

Categorize samples and send to Life Labs accordingly

CERTIFICATIONS

2015 Basic Mouse Handling & Techniques certified by Animal Care Services

2014 Occupational First Aid Level 3

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