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Elma Misini

Guelph,ON

Summary

Enthusiastic teaching assistant with expertise in course materials development and student engagement. Strong communication skills complement a background in molecular biology, ready to support educational excellence and scientific advancement.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Research Assistant

University of Guelph
Guelph
09.2023 - 08.2025
  • Conducted master's thesis research: Characterizing the Effect of Novel acta1b:p.Ala319_Leu320del Mutation on Striated Muscle Development and Health in Zebrafish
  • Applied molecular biology and imaging approaches to investigate developmental effects of sarcomeric actin mutation

Teaching assistant

University of Guelph
Guelph, Canada
09.2023 - 06.2025
  • Graded assignments and provided constructive feedback to students.
  • Facilitated group discussions to enhance student engagement and understanding.

Sales Associate

TJX Canada
Guelph, Ontario
06.2021 - 08.2023
  • Maintained organized product displays to enhance customer experience.
  • Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

University of Guelph
Guelph, Canada
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • Collaborated with graduate students to establish a protocol for protein purification.
  • Executed in vitro motility assays to analyze actin-myosin interactions through microscopy.

Pharmacy Technician Assistant

Wyndham Medical Pharmacy
Guelph, ON
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Kept pharmacy counter and related areas clean, neat and organized.
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
  • Trained new pharmacy staff on computer system and drug management protocols.
  • Received incoming supplies and stocked in correct locations.

Sales Associate

Bath and Body Works, Limited Brands
Newmarket, ON
09.2017 - 06.2019
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.

Pharmacy Technician Trainee

Total Health Compounding Pharmacy
Newmarket, Ontario
09.2017 - 12.2017
  • High school co-op student trainee
  • Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.

Education

Master of Science - Molecular and Cellular Biology

University of Guelph
Guelph, ON
07.2025

Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology and Genetics, Minor in Biotechnology

University of Guelph
Guelph, ON
06-2023

Skills

  • Molecular biology techniques
  • Laboratory management
  • Effective communication
  • RNA isolation and purification
  • Statistical analysis
  • Scientific writing
  • DNA sequencing and analysis
  • Animal handling and care
  • High-throughput screening
  • Cell culture techniques
  • Student engagement and tutoring
  • Presentation development
  • Experimental design methodologies
  • Research methodologies

Publications

  • Steffensen, K.E., Jones, M.R., Misini, E., King, C.J., Pace, A., and Dawson, J.F. (2024). Duality in Disease: How Two Amino Acid Substitutions at Actin Residue 312 Result in Opposing Forms of Cardiomyopathy. J Biol Chem 300, 107961. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.JBC.2024.107961.
  • Prill, K., Misini, E., Dawson, J. F., Deletion of Alanine-Leucine 319/320 in zebrafish acta1b's pathogenic helix results in severe cardiac and skeletal muscle defects, in preparation

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Graduate Research Assistant

University of Guelph
09.2023 - 08.2025

Teaching assistant

University of Guelph
09.2023 - 06.2025

Undergraduate Research Assistant

University of Guelph
06.2022 - 09.2022

Pharmacy Technician Assistant

Wyndham Medical Pharmacy
04.2022 - 08.2022

Sales Associate

TJX Canada
06.2021 - 08.2023

Sales Associate

Bath and Body Works, Limited Brands
09.2017 - 06.2019

Pharmacy Technician Trainee

Total Health Compounding Pharmacy
09.2017 - 12.2017

Master of Science - Molecular and Cellular Biology

University of Guelph

Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology and Genetics, Minor in Biotechnology

University of Guelph
Elma Misini