St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Tutor for the courses Structure and Function in Biochemistry *3560 and Protein and Nucleic Acid Structure Biochemistry *4050
Collected, isolated and identified various samples of invertebrates. Kept clams in a proper aquatic environment, with routine pH, ammonia, nitrate, water temperature, and air bubble checks along with feeding and cleaning schedules. Proper use of microscope, tweezers, weighing scales, feeding systems, and magnifying glasses. Entering, managing, and editing data in excel spreadsheets. Ethanol dilution and proper use of ethanol in preservation methods.
Performed various molecular lab techniques such as qPCR, PCR, gel electrophoresis, immune cell isolation, genotyping and western blots. Acquired expertise in advanced techniques such as ChIP-seq, antibody titrations, and flow cytometry. Skilled in data analysis and visualization using R studio, contributing to research project outcomes. Documented and presented research findings and contributed to scientific manuscripts. Collaborated with team members on various research projects, and presented findings at weekly lab meetings. Wrote and edited research proposals
Field technician surveying amphibians and reptiles. Environmental consulting work Species-at-risk surveying and population monitoring Ecological restoration projects Plant surveying- tree mapping, UTM data creation and entry, plant identification Successfully captured, identified and measured multiple species of wildlife Collected data including environmental and biological measurements of the species and their habitat Amphibian and reptile relocation Maintaining accurate record of field observations