Harshani Dassanayake
Saskatoon,SK
Summary
Driven by results, I leveraged my expertise in PCR and RT PCR at Genetech Molecular Diagnostics to enhance research outcomes. At Study Abroad (Pvt) Ltd, I significantly improved student learning experiences by employing innovative educational strategies and fostering collaborative teamwork.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
Genetech Molecular Diagnostics and School of Gene Technology
09.2017 - 10.2022
- Assisted professors in the molecular diagnostics laboratory during experiments seeing evidence of diseases at the causative level by detecting the nucleic acids based on PCR technology
- composed clinical development plans, case report forms and clinical trial forms for research fellow reviews
- worked with trained technicians to prepare samples for analysis
- collected and prepared biological samples for experiments in the laboratory
- Reviewed technical and professional publications and journals to stay current on recent literature and make more strategic research decisions.
- Assisted in tests related to Molecular diagnostics of viral diseases for Hepatitis B virus genome and Parvovirus B19 genome detection by PCR and Influenza B viral genome detection by RT PCR
- conducted thorough literature reviews based on the experiments and techniques
Academic Coordinator
Study Abroad (Pvt) Ltd
03.2017 - 11.2020
- Optimized classroom transitions while encouraging and reinforcing student instruction and liaising with administration department leaders.
- Promoted program courses, activities and accomplishments, both internally and externally, to boost recruitment and retain diverse student body.
- Employed educational strategies to enhance sensory-perceptual motor skills, cognition, language, and memory development.
- Recruited and hired staff members to help implement program initiatives.
- Monitored and tracked students' academic progress using systemic methods to encourage successful learning outcomes.
- Analyzed budget and implemented financial plans for academic programs and related events.
- Worked with Molecular biology department to outline and schedule course offerings required for students.
- Monitored and assessed results of postsecondary programs and services to identify and capitalize on potential improvements.
Education
Master of Public Health -
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK05.2026
Master of Science - Environmental Management
University Of Colombo
Colombo Sri Lanka12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology And Biotechnology
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Colombo Sri Lanka09.2017
Skills
Advanced working knowledge of DNA Typing, PCR and RT PCR, Gel -Electrophoresis, Bioinformatics and gene sequencing
Extensive experience in quantitative and qualitative research methods
Excellent spoken and written communication skills
Document Management and Project Management
Specimen and sample preparation
Presentation Skills
Conducting Literature reviews
Clinical trial support
First Aid and PCR Certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Sinhala
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
Genetech Molecular Diagnostics and School of Gene Technology
09.2017 - 10.2022
Academic Coordinator
Study Abroad (Pvt) Ltd
03.2017 - 11.2020
Master of Public Health -
University of Saskatchewan
Master of Science - Environmental Management
University Of Colombo
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology And Biotechnology
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
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