OBJECTIVE

Recent life science graduate exploring opportunities in biochemistry and to utilize my qualifications, adopted knowledge and experience in the areas of biochemistry to provide the highest level of productivity.

Passion for enhancing global human health by contributing to cellular research, disease prevention and diagnostic improvements.

Able to conduct quality assurance procedures to ensure compliance with best practices.

EDUCATION

University of Victoria, Victoria, BC

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, 2013-2016

Camosun College, Victoria, BC

Associate of Science, 2011-2013

SKILLS AND LABORATORY TECHNIQUE

Microbiology skills: yeast cell culture methods, aseptic and sterile techniques, optical microscopy, bacterial staining, plating methods (streak, spread, pour, replica), enumeration and identification of bacteria, use of biological safety cabinets, media and buffer preparation, microbial analysis of water by membrane filtration and MPN, diagnostic biochemical tests for enteric bacteria, use of selective and differential media, Staph latex slide agglutination test, serotyping, antibiotic assay (MIC), plaque assay, conjugation,

Biochemistry and Cell Biology skills: mammalian cell culture methods, production and characterization of antibodies, DNA extraction, plasmid DNA preparation, restriction enzyme digests, PCR, qPCR, agarose gel electrophoresis, protein extraction, protein purification by ammonium sulphate fractionation and ion-exchange and size-exclusion chromatography, protein quantification (Bradford, Lowry Biuret and UV methods), protein analysis by SDS-PAGE, ELISA and immunoblotting, end-point and kinetic enzymatic assays, cell fractionation by differential centrifugation, preparation of cells for cryopreservation, use of hemocytometer, silver staining, LPS extraction, plasmid purification and flow cytometry.

Chemistry skills: solution preparation, titrations, extractions filtrations, separations, simple and fractional distillation, mp and (micro) bp determination, solubility tests, determination of index of refraction, freezing point depression, simple syntheses, thin-layer chromatography, liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, reflux, recrystallization

Spectroscopy skills: UV, visible, IR, NMR, MS

Computer skills: extensive use of Word, Excel and PowerPoint for Macintosh and PC platforms, internet search engines, bioinformatics programs (BAST, ORF Finder, Clustal Omega), PubMed, R Commander, typing (61 words/minute)

Language skills: fluent in Cantonese

Certifications: valid class 5 BC Driver’s License, WHMIS

GENERAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Loblaw Pharmacy, Victoria, BC

June 2015- present

Pharmacy Assistant. Aided the licensed pharmacist in technical aspects of prescription filling and administrative duties in order to increase the pharmacist’s opportunity to provide optimal patient care. Trained new staff and provided excellent customer service.

Old Navy, Victoria, BC

June 2009-June 2015

Sales Associate. Accurately complete cash register transactions, and assist in store administrative tasks. Promoted to team leader and given added responsibilities for managing fitting rooms and coaching new employees.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria, BC

January 2011-2015

Assisted with recreational and social support for patients on nursing unit and escorted day surgery patients.

Victoria General Hospital, Victoria, BC

September 2010-2011

Pushed book cart though nursing units; offered patients free magazine or pocket books.

REFERENCES

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