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Faustina Cai

Burnaby

Summary

A highly motivated recent Bachelor of Science graduate with a major in the animal biology, with more than one-year research experience in various cell, animals, plants, and human physiology laboratory voluntarily. I completed several projects, including human reflection test, EOG, ECG and EMG test, cultivating, transecting and manipulating cell lines, etc. From this, I have gained rich experience in designing, accurately recording, editing reports, analyzing data, independent learning and teamwork. With more than two years of customer serving experience (including online and face to face), be able to solve related problems.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Optical Laboratory & Sale Assistant

Oval Optical Ltd
12.2024 - Current
  • Calibrate and prepare diagnostic instruments prior to patient exams, ensuring accuracy and cleanliness.
  • Assist the optometrist during pre-testing procedure4s by entering patient details, preparing forms, and guiding patients through basic eye exam steps.
  • Maintain and sanitize exam tools and equipment according to hygiene protocols and Health Canada standard.
  • Review and process eyeglass prescriptions submitted by optometrists and clients. submit and track lens and frame orders with partnered lens laboratories, ensuring accurate product selection and timely fulfillment.
  • .Conduct basic adjustments and fittings for clients, including nose pad installation, temple alignment, and screw tightening.
  • Organize and categorize a wide range of inventory items including lenses, trail frames, contact lenses, tools and accessories. implement a color-coded, barcode-supported stock management system to increase retrieval speed and reduce shrinkage. monitor inventory levels, prepare replenishment orders, and liaise with suppliers to maintain adequate supply.
  • Answer incoming phone calls regarding appointment bookings, lens inquiries, insurance coverage, and order updates. generate sales invoices, handle payment transactions, and process insurance direct billing when applicable.

Laboratory Technician

MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES
10.2021 - 05.2024
  • Prepare and sterilize media and broth for use in microbiological testing as designated. Ensure that media and broth quantity and quality for testing sequence
  • Safely operate basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter and autoclave
  • Prepare samples for analysis by recording, weighing, blending, pipetting and incubating.
  • Perform calculations and input results as requested
  • Adhere to the safety policies in the lab, keeping the work areas and equipment clean and sanitized everyday
  • Keep conversation with group member for tracking the work progress and quality.
  • Keep conversation with other department for tracking the work progress and avoid delay in work schedule.
  • Ability to use LIM, SMART and ZETA for recording work progress

Biology Instructor

Vancouver Public Education Alliance
01.2021 - Current

Teaching biology course (high school to university level), arrangement with student information analysis, homework checking and exam review. Generate specific study plan for each individual based with their own logical thinking of learning and making an appropriate schedule for students.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Animal Biology

Thompson Rivers University (TRU)
Kamloops
05.2021

Skills

  • Strong attention to detail and capable for multi- tasks, proven time management skills
  • Proficient in English and Chinese writing, reading and speaking
  • Exceptional interpersonal, communication (presentation writing) skills and high comprehension ability
  • Proficient with various cell-based techniques including cell culture, transecting, and flow cytometer
  • Have the ability to use LabChart software, minitab software, and R studio (for phylogeny graphing)
  • Qualified lab report, data report, scientific paper and annotated bibliography writing skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft, Spreadsheets and Digital Media technique
  • Qualified skills in the general lab, customer services, work environment maintenance, and equipment cleaning
  • Strong research passion and work ethic, positive attitude, and patience

Award

Thompson Rivers University International Students Overall Excellence Award

Presented by TRU world, 2021

Extracurricular Activities

  • Minister of Literature, Art and Human Resources in Thompson Rivers University (TRU Chinese) Students and Scholar Association (CSSA) 09/2016 - 01/2017

- Coordinated with CSSA to organize Chinese traditional performance - Stage decorated and organized performers
- Drafted the management plan and personnel screening

  • Volunteer of Brocklehurst Gemstone Care Centre 02/2016

- Performed Chines traditional dancing to the aged

  • Group Leader of Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Orientation 09/2016 and 08/2019

- Introduced TRU from environment, surrounding facilities, academic information, etc. - Collecting the legal documents for new students and guided student
- Arranged English placement test scheduled for new international student.

Laboratory Experiences

  • Dose-Dependent Effects of colchicine on the microtubule of Human Umbilical Vein Endothelia Cells (Ea. hy926) 01/2020- 05 2020

- Ea.hy 926 endothelial cells cultivate, subculture and incubation

- Adhere cells through centrifuge

- Using the Image J software measure the cell free areas

- Concentration analysis of cells

- Sample cell fixation

Supervisor: Mark Rakobwchuk, PhD. Associate professor, Faculty of Science

  • Proliferation, Migration and Apoptosis of Human Umbilical Vein Endothelia Cells (Ea. hy926) During Semi-continuous Flow in Low and High Nutritional Media 01/2020- 05/2020

Supervisor: Mark Rakobwchuk, PhD. Associate professor, Faculty of Science

  • Stretching Effect of Human Body During ECG, EMG and Reaction Time Test 01/2020 - 05/2020

- Experiment design, implemented and sample collection

- LabChart software using

- ECG electrodes, electric blood pressure monitor and EMG electrodes use

- Minitab software for data analyzed

Supervisor: Mark Rakobwchuk, PhD. Associate professor, Faculty of Science

  • The effect of listening to rhythmic club music on reaction times to random visual cue 01/2020 - 05/2020

- Experiment design, implemented and sample collection

- LabChar software using

- PowerLab machine using

Supervisor: Mark Rakobwchuk, PhD. Associate professor, Faculty of Science

  • Beak Length of Humming Birds Influenced by Tropical Ranges Test 01/2020 -05/2020

Supervisor: Matthew Reudink, PhD. Associate professor, Faculty of Science

  • Case Study of ABO Blood Type 01/2018 -05/2018

- Determine blood type through agglutinate test

- Determine antibodies present in blood plasma

- Determine unknown plasma sample

- Hematocrit measurement

- Microscopic measurement (including field diameter + ocular micrometer)

Supervisor: Don Ferguson, BSc. Assistant Teaching Professor, Faculty of Science

  • Drosophila cell stressing experiment 01/2018 -05/2018

- Use the Trypan Blue dye exclusion test to determine the proportion of Drosophila S2 Cells.

- Calculate the concentration of viable cells (including Eppendorf tubes counting method and sample dilution)

Supervisor: Don Ferguson, BSc. Assistant Teaching Professor, Faculty of Science

  • Set Up and Analyze Eukaryotic Genetic Crosses 01/2017 - 05/2017

- Sexual determination by using cryo-anaesthetized F1 Adults

Supervisor: Don Ferguson, BSc. Assistant Teaching Professor, Faculty of Science

  • Anaesthetizing and handling of Drosophila to set up a genetic cross by using a commercial anesthetic procured from Wards Scientific 01/2017 - 05/2017

Supervisor: Don Ferguson, BSc. Assistant Teaching Professor, Faculty of Science

  • Determine the Relationship Between the Biochemical and Phenotypic Effects of Gene Mutation in Drosophila 01/2017 - 05/2017

- Use Chromatogram predict the presence or absence of pethidine pigments in Drosophila of different eye colours

Supervisor: Don Ferguson, BSc. Assistant Teaching Professor, Faculty of Science

  • Test Crossing Over in Sordaria Fimicola by Using the Aseptic Technique and the Basis for Tetrad Analysis, with Observation of the Arrangement of Ascospores within the Asci 01/2017-05/2017

Supervisor: Don Ferguson, BSc. Assistant Teaching Professor, Faculty of Science

Timeline

Optical Laboratory & Sale Assistant

Oval Optical Ltd
12.2024 - Current

Laboratory Technician

MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES
10.2021 - 05.2024

Biology Instructor

Vancouver Public Education Alliance
01.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Animal Biology

Thompson Rivers University (TRU)

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