Gabrielle Scheffer
Calgary,Canada
Summary
Highly motivated, experienced research scientist specializing in bioinformatics, molecular microbiology and research review processes. Collaborated with industry and government collaborators on various projects for over 7 years.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Review Officer
Mitacs
Calgary
09.2023 - Current
- Established policies and procedures for efficient workflow management.
- Facilitated communication between various departments by providing resources or guidance.
- Evaluated manuscripts for clarity, readability, organization, and adherence to established standards. Exercised best practices regarding research involving indigenous communities and EDI matters.
Founder and CEO
Decodomics
Calgary, Canada
01.2023 - Current
- Develop business relationships and acquire clients.
- Analyze next generation sequencing data (metagenomic services) from industry partners.
- Discuss and deliver comprehensive results and reports.
Bioinformatician
Petroleum microbiology research group
Calgary, Canada
09.2022 - Current
- Implement bioinformatic pipelines for metagenomics analyses.
- Collect and manage large data sets associated with large-scale. applied environmental research projects.
- Teach and supervise graduate students.
Research Student
Geomicrobiology research group
Calgary, Canada
01.2020 - 05.2024
- Design and conduct research related to extremophiles in subsurface environments.
- Present research at numerous seminars and international conferences.
- Maintain communication with collaborators from industry and the government in different fields such as geosciences and engineering.
Tutor
Tutor Doctor
Calgary, Canada
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Tutor grade 1-12 students in French, history, math and social studies.
- Collaborate with teachers and parents to build educational plans.
- Demonstrated various teaching techniques to engage students in the learning process.
Research Student
Petroleum microbiology research group
Calgary, Canada
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Conduct research and develop protocols to isolate enzymes from manure-based enrichments to degrade cellulose-based polymers.
- Deliver a commercial, eco-friendly enzymatic assay to break down polymers during hydraulic fracturing operations.
- Refined critical thinking and problem-solving skills through investigating solutions to a challenge faced by the energy industry.
Research Assistant
National research council of Canada
Montreal, Canada
05.2017 - 12.2017
- Monitor cyanobacteria presence in lakes.
- Travel to various locations to collect lake water samples.
Scientist Intern
Marine microbiology research group
Calgary, Canada
01.2016 - 04.2016
- Develop qPCR assays to detect nitrate reduction genes in marine microorganisms.
- Maintain anaerobic, nitrate-reducing microbial enrichments.
Scientist Intern
Molecular microbiology research group
Sherbrooke, Quebec
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Test microorganisms for antibiotic resistance.
- Filter water samples and maintain sterility.
Education
Ph.D. - Geomicrobiology
University of Calgary
05.2024
Master of Science - Petroleum Microbiology
University of Calgary
12.2019
Bachelor's degree - microbiology
University of Sherbrooke
12.2017
College degree - natural sciences
CEGEP de Lanaudière à Terrebonne
12.2013
Skills
- Microbiology
- Aerobic/anaerobic cultivation (BSL level 2)
- Media preparation and sterilization
- Thermophilic/halophilic microbial enrichments
- Water filtration
- Optical microscopy visualization
- Viscometry
- Agar plate streaking
- Molecular biology
- Next-generation sequencing (Illumina)
- PCR/qPCR/ddPCR
- Commercial kit preparation (PCR purification, Miniprep, Gel extraction, DNA extraction, RNA extraction, DNA concentration)
- Cloning
- Bioinformatics
- Metagenomics analyses
- BBDuk
- Megahit
- Metabat
- Bowtie2
- MetaSpades
- DRAM
- CheckM
- GTDBTk
- KEGG databases
- DRep
- Tome
- PhyloFlash
- Canada Alliances server
- ARC computing servers
- SLURM scripts
- Linux systems
- Illumina
- Quiime 20
- R
- Github
- Biochemistry
- Colorimetric/spectrophotometric assays
- Protein precipitation
- Ion exchange chromatography
- Affinity digestion chromatography
- Gas chromatography-mass spectrophotometry
- Ion chromatography
- High performance liquid chromatography
- Organic extractions
- Metabolite analysis
- Zymography
- SDS-page gels
- Safety
- First Aid/CPR-C
- WHMIS
- Fire extinguisher training
- Chematix
- Hazard assessment/control
- Occupational H&S
- Incident reporting/ Investigation
- Workplace violence & harassment
- Laboratory safety
- Biohazardous chemical handling/storage/disposal
- Laboratory information management systems (LIMS)
- Report Writing
- Strategic Planning
- Innovation and Creativity
- Report Preparation
- Community Relations
Certification
- Indigenous Canada certificate of completion, Univ. of Alberta - 2024
- Indigenous awareness certificate of completion, BCIT - 2023
- Principles of OCAP, Gov. of Canada, 2023
Volunteer Experience
- University of Calgary outreach program, Mentor 2018
- Calgary youth science fair, Judge 2018
- University of Calgary undergraduate students symposium, Judge 2018
- University of Sherbrooke biology tutoring center, Coordinator and founder 2017
- 54th biology cohort of University of Sherbrooke, President 2015 - 2017
- Administrative council of University of Sherbrooke, Member 2016
- CÉGEP régional de Lanaudière à Terrebonne, Tutor 2012 - 2014
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Research Review Officer
Mitacs
09.2023 - Current
Founder and CEO
Decodomics
01.2023 - Current
Bioinformatician
Petroleum microbiology research group
09.2022 - Current
Research Student
Geomicrobiology research group
01.2020 - 05.2024
Tutor
Tutor Doctor
01.2018 - 01.2022
Research Student
Petroleum microbiology research group
01.2018 - 12.2019
Research Assistant
National research council of Canada
05.2017 - 12.2017
Scientist Intern
Marine microbiology research group
01.2016 - 04.2016
Scientist Intern
Molecular microbiology research group
06.2015 - 08.2015
Ph.D. - Geomicrobiology
University of Calgary
Master of Science - Petroleum Microbiology
University of Calgary
Bachelor's degree - microbiology
University of Sherbrooke
College degree - natural sciences
CEGEP de Lanaudière à Terrebonne
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