Ian Mzee Ngunga
Scarborough,Canada
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven scholar with hands-on experience at the University of Toronto Scarborough, skilled in molecular biology techniques, and project management. Proven track record in mentoring and team coordination, recognized for enhancing academic performance and community engagement through innovative initiatives. Passionate about contributing to impactful research and sustainable practices. to empower marginalized communities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Laboratory Assistant
University of Toronto Scarborough
01.2025 - Current
- Acquired hands-on experience and proficiency in research lab SOPs, focusing on data collection and analysis.
- Contributed to Dr. Andrew C. Mason’s Bug Lab, assisting in research on parasitic flies and cricket species.
- Maintained cricket and fly populations as part of an undergraduate research team.
- Engaged in prospective publication research, gaining insight into research lab conventions.
Youth Mentor
Imani Mentorship
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Enhanced social and mental well-being of black youth at Hilliard Middle School through effective communication and mentorship.
- Volunteered weekly to assist middle and high school students with homework support.
- Facilitated mentor-mentee pairs to foster personal growth among students.
Fundraising Coordinator
Project Sunshine
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Engaged creative brainstorming skills as well as established planning skills to organize several fundraisers for children with medical ailments.
- Brainstormed and executed youth-oriented fundraisers on campus.
- Used money raised to provide the pediatric patients with care packages consisting of toys and creative material such as crayons, coloring books and that saw an increase in their mental wellbeing.
Project Manager
Independent
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Out of passion, used communication, planning and relation skills to organize a paper recycling project at my school and church that collected over 1.2 tonnes of paper.
- Worked with school and church leaders as well as Kamongo paper waste recycling company to create teams to manage and operate the project.
- Given that there is no formal recycling system in Kenya, contributed to the sustainability that our future needs and initiated a culture of environmental care in my communities.
Education
Honors Bachelor of Science Co-op - Molecular Biology ad Biotechnology Specialist and Biochemistry Major
University of Toronto Scarborough
Scarborough, ON, Canada05.2025
Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory -
University of Toronto Scarborough
Scarborough, ON, Canada05.2025
Molecular Aspects of Cellular and Genetic Processes -
University of Toronto Scarborough
Scarborough, ON, Canada05.2025
Animal Physiology -
University of Toronto Scarborough
Scarborough, ON, Canada05.2025
Advanced General Chemistry: Structure and Bonding -
University of Toronto Scarborough
Scarborough, ON, Canada01.2025
Skills
- Moleculiar Biology Techniques
- Biosafety protocols
- Analytical Chemsitry
- Microsoft Office
- Bioinformatics Software
- Project Management
- Mentoring and academic support
- Team coordination and execution
Coursework
- Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory (BIOB12), University of Toronto Scarborough, 06/01/25, Gained hands-on experience in fundamental cell and molecular biology techniques, including spectrophotometry, bacterial culturing, DNA isolation and recombination, plasmid cloning and bacterial transformation, PCR, restriction enzyme analysis, protein isolation, SDS-PAGE, microscopy and bioinformatics softwares (e.g BLAST).
- Molecular Aspects of Cellular and Genetic Processes (BIOB11), University of Toronto Scarborough, 06/01/25, Mastered core molecular biology principles including genome architecture, DNA replication/repair, transcriptional regulation, and signal transduction pathways through case studies and problem-based learning.
- Animal Physiology (BIOB34), University of Toronto Scarborough, 06/01/25, Investigated core physiological systems (metabolism, thermoregulation, respiration, neural circuits) through a comparative lens, analyzing adaptive strategies across diverse animal taxa.
- Advanced General Chemistry: Structure and Bonding (CHMA12), University of Toronto Scarborough, 01/01/25, Mastered advanced chemical concepts including thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and reaction kinetics through quantitative analysis of real-world systems.
- Statistics I (STAB22), University of Toronto Scarborough, 01/01/25, Mastered foundational statistical concepts including probability distributions, hypothesis testing, and regression analysis to interpret real-world datasets.
- Calculus I & II for the Biological Sciences (MATA29 & MATA35), University of Toronto Scarborough, 09/01/24, Applied advanced calculus techniques to model biological systems, including population dynamics and epidemic spread.
Accomplishments
- Best AS Level Grades in Kenya 2023 (Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics)
- Best A-Level grade in Biology Kenya 2024.
- Medical Mock MUN Honorable Mention for Best Delegate
Timeline
Research Laboratory Assistant
University of Toronto Scarborough
01.2025 - Current
Youth Mentor
Imani Mentorship
01.2025 - 04.2025
Fundraising Coordinator
Project Sunshine
09.2024 - 04.2025
Project Manager
Independent
03.2023 - 03.2024
Honors Bachelor of Science Co-op - Molecular Biology ad Biotechnology Specialist and Biochemistry Major
University of Toronto Scarborough
Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory -
University of Toronto Scarborough
Molecular Aspects of Cellular and Genetic Processes -
University of Toronto Scarborough
Animal Physiology -
University of Toronto Scarborough
Advanced General Chemistry: Structure and Bonding -
University of Toronto Scarborough
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