Benjamin Kellough
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
Experienced laboratory researcher with a background in genetics and plant biotechnology. Possesses strong ability to do efficient work under pressure and adapt to new environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-op Student
Agriculture and Agri-Foods Canada
Swift Current, SK
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Studied management strategies for Ascochyta blight in chickpeas under Dr. Michelle Hubbard.
- Performed lab work such as DNA extraction, PCR, sample plating and sub-culturing and microscopy.
- Collected plant samples and data in the field, working mostly with Chickpeas and Ascochyta rabiei.
- Worked in a greenhouse by potting various plants and collecting data for different projects.
- Disease rating for Ascochyta blight, and Aphanomyces, Fusarium and Phytophthora root rots of chickpea, field pea and lentil.
Co-op Student
National Microbiology Lab Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Worked under Dr. Michael Mulvey and Dr. George Golding to study the antimicrobial resistance of Pseudomonas aeruginosa samples found in hospitals across Canada.
- Performed antimicrobial susceptibility testing on P. aeruginosa samples using Sensititre ARIS 2X.
- Quantified P. aeruginosa inoculum density using Sensititre Nephelometer.
- Streak plated over 1000 P. aeruginosa samples onto blood agar.
- Organized ARIS results into Excel to create Antibiograms.
Grain Inspector Level 1
SGS Canada
Winnipeg, MB
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Using laboratory grinders, FOSS NIR, and Falling Numbers Analysis to analyze grain samples for fast and accurate results.
- Determining dockage by grain percentage and grain test weight to provide more accurate measurements.
- Sampling grain via probe and grain stream.
- Vomitoxin in wheat flour analysis..
Laboratory Assistant
ALS Environmental
Winnipeg, MB
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Performed toxicity bioassays on water samples using Daphnia magna and Oncorhynchus mykiss.
- Performed instrument calibrations for pH, D.O., and conductivity meters.
- Performed titrations to determine water hardness.
- Prepared mold bulk, swab and air samples for growth and analysis.
- Streak plated mold samples onto RBA and MEA plates in fumehoods.
- Used pipettes for liquids and live organisms, performed microscopy on live organisms.
NIR Seed Technician
Bayer Crop Science
Winnipeg, MB
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Sorted, cleaned, and packed canola seed samples from various sources in preparation for quality analysis.
Field Research Assistant
Bayer Crop Science
Winnipeg, MB
09.2021 - 09.2021
- Worked under Dr. Xuehua Zhang to pull and rate canola plants for Blackleg disease.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Genetics
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB05.2021
Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Microbiology
- Data Collection
- Communication skills
- Microsoft Office
- Word processing
- Equipment Calibration
- Sanitation Standards
- Analytical Thinking
Timeline
Grain Inspector Level 1
SGS Canada
05.2023 - 07.2023
Laboratory Assistant
ALS Environmental
04.2022 - 11.2022
NIR Seed Technician
Bayer Crop Science
09.2021 - 10.2021
Field Research Assistant
Bayer Crop Science
09.2021 - 09.2021
Co-op Student
National Microbiology Lab Winnipeg
10.2020 - 03.2021
Co-op Student
Agriculture and Agri-Foods Canada
05.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Genetics
University of Manitoba
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