Freya (Weiyi) FEI
Toronto,ON
Summary
Life Sciences undergraduate at the University of Toronto, with interdisciplinary experience across laboratory research, project management, and academic support roles. Gained hands-on laboratory experience as a Lab Assistant at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, supporting sample preparation, bacterial testing, PCR-related techniques, data analysis, and laboratory documentation under standardized safety protocols. Previously worked as a Project Management Assistant, contributing to data analysis, stakeholder communication, project documentation, and as an IELTS Teaching Assistant, supporting student learning and administrative tasks. Strong in organization, communication, documentation, and teamwork. Bilingual in English and Chinese, with additional familiarity with Japanese.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Assistant
Laboratory of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Shanghai
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted in sample preparation for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Conducted routine maintenance on laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
- Documented experimental procedures and results in laboratory notebooks.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure adherence to safety protocols.
- Supported data entry and analysis for research projects and studies.
- Prepared solutions and reagents according to standard operating procedures.
- Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies, ensuring proper functioning of instruments.
- Produced and submitted laboratory documents and reports per compliance requirements.
- Prepared specimens for analysis by conducting sample processing and extraction techniques.
- Analyzed experimental results and determined whether results fit within standard procedures.
- Cleaned and prepared lab equipment for solutions, specimens and samples.
- Utilized Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) for tracking, documenting, and reporting laboratory activities.
- Prepared laboratory equipment and instrumentation required for tests, research, process, or quality control.
- Recorded data from experiments into a computer database system.
Project management assistant
Shanghai VACUL Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.
Shanghai, Shanghai
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Maintained documentation for project files and reports.
- Communicated with stakeholders to gather project updates and feedback.
- Conducted research to assist in project planning and development phases.
- Analyzed data collected from surveys or interviews used in various aspects of project management.
- Prepared materials needed for workshops or training sessions related to project management topics.
- Assisted Project Managers in preparing project plans and schedules, tracking progress, and reporting results.
Teaching Assistant
Maple leaf international school Shanghai
Shanghai, Shanghai
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Supported students with individual learning needs and provided personalized tutoring.
- Organized classroom environments to foster a positive learning atmosphere.
- Conducted administrative tasks such as grading assignments and maintaining student records.
- Supervised students during class activities and ensured adherence to school policies.
- Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Life Sciences
Univeristy of Toronto
Toronto, ON06-2027
High School Diploma -
Maple Leaf International School Shanghai
Shanghai06-2023
Skills
- Laboratory techniques
- Data analysis
- Project management
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Experimental documentation
- Report generation
- PCR techniques
- Equipment maintenance
- Documentation skills
- DNA sequencing techniques
- DNA sequencing methods
- PCR and DNA sequencing
- Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel
- Bacteria cultivation
- Bacteria testing and analysis
- Know how to use the automatic bacterial identification instrument
- Gel electrophoresis
- Test results interpretation
- Pipetting accuracy
- File management
- Chemical handling
- Cell culture techniques
- Sharp critical thinker
- I can speak English and Chinese, and understand simple Japanese
Languages
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
Japanese
Limited
Affiliations
Research project 1: By testing human feces, it is possible to identify which bacteria cause diarrhea and vomiting, as well as to count which are the main bacteria causing human diarrhea from January to June 2025
Timeline
Lab Assistant
Laboratory of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention
05.2025 - 08.2025
Project management assistant
Shanghai VACUL Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.
05.2024 - 08.2024
Teaching Assistant
Maple leaf international school Shanghai
09.2022 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Life Sciences
Univeristy of Toronto
High School Diploma -
Maple Leaf International School Shanghai