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Gabriel Cunha

Victoria,British Columbia

Summary

Insightful Laboratory Technician brings dedication to excellence and calm demeanor. Team player trained in laboratory procedures, equipment maintenance and inventory management. Supports lab operations with accurate documentation and organized spaces.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiving

Family Related
11.2023 - 05.2024
  • During this period, I took a leave of absence to provide full-time care for my uncle, who was suffering from a serious illness. This experience, while challenging, valuable lessons were learned in compassion, time management, and resilience. It also underscored the importance of family and personal responsibility.

Laboratory Technician Level II

SGS Axys Analytical Services ltd.
05.2023 - 11.2023
  • Maintained safety and compliance with laboratory protocols and regulatory standards, keeping accurate records of experimental data
  • Skillfully homogenized samples, including tissues and sediments, to ensure consistency and accuracy for reliable analysis
  • Developed strong data entry skills by accurately recording and managing experimental data, including sample information and analysis results, in the laboratory information management system (LIMS)
  • Prepared precise reagents for liquid chromatography analysis and extraction
  • Implemented rigorous quality control measures, calibrating instruments and validating results.

Retail Store Clerk

Monkey Tree CBW
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Supervised a Liquor Store as a part-time job to augment educational expenses
  • Worked as a store clerk accounting for nocturnal sales, gathering experience and responsibility in cash management and store safety
  • Developed teamwork and individual work skills.

Office Clerk

Tribunal Regional Eleitoral
11.2020 - 07.2022
  • Executed assigned general administrative tasks including translation of English documents to Portuguese and vice versa
  • Assisted in general office organization and cleanliness
  • Delivered coffee and provided general administrative support.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Applied Chemistry And Biotechnology

Camosun College
Victoria, BC
05.2024

Basic Level Marine Biology Certificate -

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Skills

  • Independent
  • Good working in group
  • Good under pressure
  • Interpersonal skilled
  • Adaptability
  • Research Skills
  • Data Entry
  • Leadership
  • Problem solving skills
  • Laboratory Skills
  • Flow Cytometry
  • Basic Technical Skills
  • Computer & Technology skills
  • Data Analysis
  • AI Proficiency
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Active Listening
  • Laboratory safety protocols
  • Sample Preparation
  • Microscopy techniques
  • Lab result interpretation

Accomplishments

  • As a child, I have practiced sports including soccer, swimming and martial arts specially Muay Thai and Krav Maga, on those I learned about discipline, focus and dedication that allowed me to win championships and conquer numerous titles including Copa Sao Paulo de Futebol Junior 2011, Copa Miúdos Gremio Literário Recreativo Português 2012 and Campeonato Mirim De Natacao Carioca 2012.
  • In 2018, when I was 15 years old I decided to leave my country to try a new life in Canada, overcoming all the difficulties that a new experience in a foreign country can provide, I graduated from high school one year before the estimated date due to high grades and participating in two credit courses including Calculus and Anatomy & Physiology.
  • In 2021 I received the Tiradentes Medal for contributing to the Superior Electoral Court as a voluntary worker for the President of the court, Dr. Luzia Nadja de Guimaraes Negrao and a scholarship for the National University of Law of Rio de Janeiro FND/UFRJ.

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual

Publications

write articles that simplify and explain complex scientific topics for readers who are not from the field of natural sciences but have a keen interest in learning about new discoveries. My goal is to make cutting-edge research accessible and engaging for a broader audience.

Timeline

Caregiving

Family Related
11.2023 - 05.2024

Laboratory Technician Level II

SGS Axys Analytical Services ltd.
05.2023 - 11.2023

Retail Store Clerk

Monkey Tree CBW
08.2022 - 05.2023

Office Clerk

Tribunal Regional Eleitoral
11.2020 - 07.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Applied Chemistry And Biotechnology

Camosun College

Basic Level Marine Biology Certificate -

Coursiv
Gabriel Cunha