Motivated student currently working towards graduate diploma in Environmental public health practice. Detail-oriented with hands-on experience performing clerical and laboratory work to advance research goals. Drives team success with expertise in data review, reporting and specimen handling. Specializes in Microbiology
Hi, I’m
Harsimran Kaur
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Overview
2
years of professional experience
3
Languages
Work History
Baba Farid College of NursingKotkapura, India
Assistant Professor
04.2021 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Assisted school administrators with continuous development, review, planning and outcomes evaluation to measure program performance.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum revision, evaluation of course syllabi and lesson plans for microbiology curriculum.
- Took attendance, graded assignments and maintained student records for administrative tasks and to maintain smooth daily operations.
- Conducted weekly microbiology lab sessions for over 50 students, contributing to student engagement, comprehension and learning objectives.
Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences UniversityLudhiana, India
Young Professional II
10.2020 - 12.2020
Job overview
- Worked on Project: ICAR-73 "National Surveillance Programme for Aquatic Animal Diseases".
- Performed crucial diagnostic tests to identify possible disease outbreaks in aquaculture and managed extensive records on sample collection, diagnosis and recommendations.
- Surveyed literature to construct experiments and investigations for surveillance and conducted R&D trails on development of targeted nano-based monoclonal antibodies to combat prevalent diseases.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences UniversityLudhiana, India
Junior Research Fellow
08.2019 - 09.2020
Job overview
- Worked on project-DST 12 to evaluate the synergistic effect of modified atmospheric packaging (MAP) and antimicrobial edible packaging on shelf-life enhancement of composite dairy foods (doda burfi and bottle gourd burfi)
- Conducted literature searches, analyzed and summarized data to determine the theory for further research.
- Designed and carried out complex laboratory experiments to assess effectiveness of antimicrobial films.
- Evaluated research and compiled results obtained by various experiments conducted under the project.
- Assisted in preparation of presentation files and demonstration of project findings at national conferences
- Followed best practices and scientific protocol to reach defensible conclusions based on solid evidence.
- Co-authored professional scientific papers for publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
Education
Concordia University of EdmontonEdmonton, AB
Graduate Diploma from Environmental Public Health Practice
09.2022 - Current
University Overview
Punjab Agricultural UniversityLudhiana
Master of Science from Microbiology
12.2018
University Overview
- Completed thesis titled: Functional characterization of nanoparticle-rhizobia interactions in cowpea, Vigna unguiculata
- Received University Merit Scholarship
- Awarded Gold medal
Skills
- Culturing, preservation, and maintenance of various cultures
- Microscopic examination and staining of various microbes, soil analysis
- Synthesis and characterization of edible films incorporated with antimicrobial agents for food packaging
- DNA and RNA extraction, SDS-PAGE, PAGE, PCR, cDNA synthesis
- Cloning and transformation techniques using plasmid vector
- Lab equipment operation and maintenance
- Successfully published 3 research articles, 2 book chapters and 1 review article with reputed journals and publishing houses
- Work well in fast-paced team environment and individually
- Good documentation and presentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and tasks concurrently and effectively
- Eloquent and confident public speaker
- Software- Windows, Mac, MS suite, Google (G suite), Adobe Photoshop, Outlook, Mendeley, SPSS
Timeline
Concordia University of Edmonton
Graduate Diploma from Environmental Public Health Practice
09.2022 - Current
Assistant Professor
Baba Farid College of Nursing
04.2021 - 05.2022
Young Professional II
Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
10.2020 - 12.2020
Junior Research Fellow
Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
08.2019 - 09.2020
Punjab Agricultural University
Master of Science from Microbiology
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