Chantel Senis

Cytogenetics Laboratory Technologist assisting in the research and development of proprietary diagnostic testing and the transition to a fully accredited clinical laboratory

• Fluorescence microscopy and digital imaging
• Immunohistochemistry and in Situ Hybridization (FISH)
• SOP development
• Quality management and auditing
• Experience in CAP and ACD/IQMH audits and accreditation
• Assisted in the audits and subsequent accreditation of both ISO 15189 and College of American Pathologists (CAP)

Exceptional lab skills, critical thinking, organization, time management and client communication

• Preformed preanalytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of testing in bacteriology and virology departments including trouble-shooting, instrument maintenance, quality control and inventory tracking
• Successfully supported the organization, implementation, validation, and training of a new Covid-19 department, including over a dozen new analytical instruments and over 70 new staff members
• Handles calls and answers questions regarding lab testing, maintaining strong relationships with over 60 clients through constant communication
• Delivers timely and accurate interpretation and communication of critical information to clients and clinicians on a daily basis
• Supports training and onboarding of new students, techs and residents
• Acts as a liaison with biotech representatives from industry partners such as Roche, Abbott, and Copan Diagnostics, to address instrument needs and support lab operations

Worked for clinician-scientist Dr. Bryan Coburn at the University Health Network

• Improved lab productivity and standardization by creating 6+ original standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Optimized a new assay to meet the specialized research needs of a postdoctoral fellow, resulting in a grant application
• Stayed up-to-date with industry developments, attending lab meetings, seminars, and conferences to expand knowledge and network with other researchers
• Contributed to the lab's success by validating and programming a new liquid handler for DNA extraction, increasing testing capabilities by 10-fold

Lab assistant for the molecular toxicology lab owned by Dr. David Josephy

• Preformed qualitative and quantitative laboratory assays for multiple research projects and managed lab inventory
• Bacterial culture/ protein purification/ DNA extraction
• Enzyme activity assays using UV-Vis spectrophotometer
• Ames tests for mutagenicity
• Data analysis and scientific report writing
• Literature review

Assisted in the Ames testing and data analysis of the following publication:

P. David Josephy, Joban Dhanoa, George Elzawy, Kayla Heney, Laurenne Petrie, and Chantel Senis. Structure-Activity Investigation of the Potentiating Effect of Cyano Substitution on Nitroaniline Mutagenicity in the Ames Test

• Article DOI: 10.1002/em.22161