A research technician with experience applying standard biosafety protocols to experiments and research in both Containment Level II and Level III laboratories. Composed, hardworking and considered an effective team player. Ready to bring 30 years of related experience to challenging new role.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Cancer Research Technologist
Dr Connie Eaves And Dr Ly Vu
02.2003 - Current
Worked with both mouse and human primary cells and cell lines
Introduced new students to the proper use of the Biological safety cabinet and to the biosafety procedures used in culturing both mouse and human primary cells and cell lines
Collected human and mouse tissues and developed and demonstrated to trainees proper biosafety protocols for the processing and disposal of these tissues
Developed and maintained a database to store and analyze data for a mammary tissue bank
Performed many types of small animal procedures and demonstrated to new users the proper animal welfare and biosafety procedures involved
Oversaw the production of high titre retroviral supernatants in a biocontainment level III facility and trained new users in the proper biosafety procedures.
Used Cesium or X-ray radiation units to irradiated mice and cells, and frequently demonstrated the procedures involved
Coordinated with external collaborators to share resources and expertise on joint projects successfully.
Used flow cytometry to analyze and sort cell types
Responsible for lab maintenance duties such as purchasing, recordkeeping, equipment maintenance and training
Volunteered as a floor warden
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Kinesiology
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC
05.1990
Skills
Cell culture of primary cells and cell lines
Biosafety and chemical safety training and mentoring
Tissue Processing
Animal procedures and animal biosafety
Flow Cytometry
Problem-solving abilities
Data Interpretation
Experimental design
Verbal and written communication skills
Spreadsheet expertise
Timeline
Cancer Research Technologist
Dr Connie Eaves And Dr Ly Vu
02.2003 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Kinesiology
Simon Fraser University
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