Joseph Duncan
Mount Pearl,NL
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented PhD candidate in Immunology, with a strong foundation in biomedical research, data analysis, and scientific communication. Experienced in investigating host-pathogen interactions, immune system dynamics, and mechanisms of infectious and inflammatory diseases. Demonstrated success in leading and contributing to multidisciplinary research projects, mentoring students, and publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cuisinier
Oliver’s Restaurant
St. John’s, NL
01.2025 - Current
- Lead kitchen staff in daily meal preparation and service.
- Develop daily features focusing on local ingredients, and culinary trends.
- Ensured compliance with food safety and sanitation standards in the kitchen.
Science Technician I
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John’s, NL
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Manage Medical Research Laboratories.
- Collecting and autoclaving of biohazard waste.
- Clean and autoclave glassware and reagents for labs.
- Handle liquid nitrogen stock.
Bio-bar Manager
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John’s, NL
08.2021 - 09.2024
- Sales Management for Bio-Rad and QIAGEN.
- Liaising with various departments at MUN and the commercial companies.
- Addressing staff inquiries and concerns.
- Processing purchases.
- Maintaining accurate records and documentation.
Pizzaiolo
Piatto Pizzeria and Enoteca
St. John’s, NL
04.2021 - 02.2024
- Responsible for the preparation of high-quality food in a timely, efficient, sanitary and consistent manner
- Familiarity with the menu: Understanding the dishes on the menu, including ingredients, preparation methods, and presentation standards
- Balancing multiple tasks and orders simultaneously to ensure timely preparation and service
Gardener
St. John’s, NL
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Lawn Mowing and Landscaping.
- Clearing leaves and snow, cutting grass, trimming hedges, applying fertilizer, and other general maintenance.
- Strive for consistency in service across all customer interactions and channels.
Office Manager
Joy di Duncan Joseph Kobina Sampson
Sassuolo, Italy
01.2012 - 12.2017
- Metal Carpentry.
- Responsible for customer inquiries in person, via phone, email, and mail.
- Invoice preparation.
- Staff Recruitment.
- Metal Carpentry.
Staff member
Officina Gimec SRL
Sassuolo, Italy
06.2016 - 11.2017
- Manufacturing skis and snowboards
- Precision is crucial in manufacturing skis and snowboards.
- Workers need to pay attention to details to ensure the quality of the products, and to maintain safety standards.
- Understanding the technical aspects of skis and snowboards, including design, materials, and manufacturing processes, is essential.
- Manufacturing skis and snowboards.
Public Relations Department Assistant
University of Camerino
Camerino, Italy
04.2017 - 07.2017
- Public Relations Department.
- Making sure students fulfill all the necessary requirements to graduate.
- Variety of office work (organizing files, documents, and receptionist work).
- Public Relations Department.
Education
PhD. candidate - Immunology and Infectious Diseases
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John’s, NL09.2025
Bachelor - Bioscience and Biotechnology
University of Camerino
Camerino, MC, Italy01.2017
Skills
- Adaptability
- Report writing and presenting
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Proactive and self-motivated
- Work effectively under pressure
- Excellent communication
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Research methodologies
Scholarly Presentations
- Extracellular Vesicle Generation During RNA Virus Infection
CSV Conference, Saskatchewan (Poster, 2024) - Extracellular Vesicle Profiling During Coronavirus Infection
University of Tokyo (Oral, 2023) - Differential Roles of IRF1, IRF3 & IRF7 in Antiviral Response
Hiroshima University (Oral, 2023) - Canadian Society of Virology Conference
University of Alberta (Poster, 2022)
Awards & Honors
- Best PhD Presentation – Memorial University Biomedicine Symposium (2020–2022) Best MSc Presentation – Memorial University (2019)
- Travel Grant – Canadian Society of Virology (2022)
- Volleyball Scholarship – Polisportiva Pozza di Maranello (2008–2011)
- National Selection – Italian Beach Volleyball League (2013)
Certification
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Software programming
- Radiation Awareness
- Biosafety
- WIHMS
- Lab Safety
- Canadian Food safety
- Drivers License
Languages
- English
- Italian
Volunteer Experience
Ghana National Association Modena (GHANA YOMO), 01/01/12, 12/31/14, Comune di Modena, MO, Italy, Help the Ghanaian youth resident in Modena learns the Italian language, develop skills necessary to continue their education at University level, Worked closely with professors and academic advisors to complete assigned tasks and activities, Help new Ghana immigrants to integrate in the Italian society and culture
References
Provided upon request.
Timeline
Cuisinier
Oliver’s Restaurant
01.2025 - Current
Science Technician I
Memorial University of Newfoundland
02.2024 - 10.2024
Bio-bar Manager
Memorial University of Newfoundland
08.2021 - 09.2024
Pizzaiolo
Piatto Pizzeria and Enoteca
04.2021 - 02.2024
Gardener
01.2020 - 12.2020
Public Relations Department Assistant
University of Camerino
04.2017 - 07.2017
Staff member
Officina Gimec SRL
06.2016 - 11.2017
Office Manager
Joy di Duncan Joseph Kobina Sampson
01.2012 - 12.2017
PhD. candidate - Immunology and Infectious Diseases
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Bachelor - Bioscience and Biotechnology
University of Camerino