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, ON07.2025
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology and Genetics, Minor in Biotechnology
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON06-2023
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
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