Nguyen Hoang Anh Pham
Mission,Canada
Summary
Recent Health Sciences graduate from Simon Fraser University. Skilled in immunology research with expertise in experimental design, data analysis, and lab techniques. Committed to supporting cutting-edge research as a Lab Research Assistant with precision, learning, and teamwork.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Overseeing lab sessions, managing equipment, and ensuring a safe and organized environment for students
- Demonstrating proficiency in handling lab materials, setting up experiments, and maintaining lab protocols
- Assisting the instructor in the development of lab instructions, course materials, and conducting pre-lab briefings to ensure students' understanding of experiments
- Offering support to students during lab sessions, addressing their queries, and providing one-on-one assistance to enhance their learning experience
- Grading assignments, lab reports, or assessments, and providing constructive feedback to students to aid their academic progress
Operation Supervisor
La Maison Da Nang Vietnamese Restaurant
Vancouver
10.2019 - 01.2024
- Supervised the operation of the restaurant
- Recruited and trained new staff members
- Managed the restaurant's funds and expenditures
- Observed and improved customer service in the restaurant
- Developed management skills and multitasking abilities
- Enhanced customer service in a fast-paced and stressful environment
- Gained experience in working in the customer service industry
Medical Office Assistant
Honey and Garlic Health Studio
Vancouver
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Managed patient records, scheduled appointments, and maintained electronic health records
- Handled phone calls, inquiries, and correspondence with patients and other healthcare professionals
- Demonstrated understanding of insurance billing procedures and processed insurance claims
- Ability to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and maintain an organized office workflow
Barista/Cashier
Starbucks
YVR - Langara College - VGH Hospital
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Take customer orders
- Cash handling
- Beverage preparation
- Food preparation
- Maintaining cleanliness
- Customer interaction
- Team collaboration
Research Technician (Animal Care) - Contract
Xenon Pharmaceuticals
Burnaby, BC
07.2024 - Current
- Perform routine husbandry duties associated with animal care for mice and rats
- Ensure cleanliness of the entire facility, including but not limited to, cleaning and disinfecting floors, surfaces, cage systems, and equipment maintenance
- Monitor and ensure overall health and welfare of animals in accordance with CCAC guidelines
- Conduct daily health checks of all animals and keep detailed documents and records
- Prepare cages; receive incoming animals from external vendors
- Ensure data is entered into software systems and organize health records in an accurate and timely fashion
- Remove biohazardous waste, sharps, and other wastes as per established procedures
- Monitor and maintain inventory supply (feed, bedding, etc.); seek to ensure procedure rooms are always stocked and functional
- Collect tissue samples for genotyping
- Work within established guidelines, policies, SOPs and safety requirements
- Prioritize urgent and important responsibilities, such as animal care, facility maintenance, and meetings pertaining to studies that are being conducted
- Keep up to date and detailed records of experiments and data analysis within an Electronic Lab Notebook system
- Ensure experiments are counter-signed on a monthly basis
- Ensure the laboratory environment safe and well-organized; follow and keep up to date with Health & Safety policies
Medical Laboratory Assistant - Practicum
Mission Memorial Hospital
Mission, British Columbia
- Received patients by methods such as examining test requisitions to confirm patient demographics, checking for physician's signature, and entering demographics into the computer system. Printed labels indicating patient information, such as referring physician, name, and test, and affixing them to the requisitionExplained procedures for collection of laboratory specimens and responded to routine inquiries.s.
- Collected blood specimens from patients for tests by methods such as identifying patients, performing venipuncture and skin puncture, labeling specimens with required information, and disposing of sharps.
- Prepared specimens, such as blood and urine, for analysis by performing duties such as checking specimen identification and requisition, identifying whether additional tests or special testing is required, separating serum or plasma from cells by centrifugation, and preparing blood films.
- Processed specimens by methods such as receiving specimens, sorting, and labeling for testing, logging data into the computer database, and batching specimens for distribution. Stored specimens according to established procedures.
- Sent specimens to referral laboratories by performing duties such as logging the required information into a computer database, packaging specimens according to legislated requirements, and placing them in the selected area at the designated pick-up time.
- Performed receptionist duties, such as answering telephones, responding to general inquiries from patients, nursing units, or external facilities, taking and relaying messages, paging laboratory and medical staff, relaying test results, and referring calls as appropriate.
- Printed items such as labels, computer-generated blood collection lists, and various reports by entering information into the computer system. Sorted, filed, and distributed laboratory reports to physicians and nursing staff as requested.
- Maintained work area by methods such as cleaning blood collection baskets, wiping baskets, wiping down counters and work benches with disinfectant, defrosting fridges, maintaining cryostat and frozen section rooms, identifying depleting stock, and notifying supervisor for order replacements.
- Scheduled and booked patient appointments utilizing a computerized scheduling system by performing duties such as receiving appointments, making follow-up appointments, making adjustment arrangements, assigning appropriate time, date, and location, and contacting patients as required.
- Performed other related duties as assigne
Education
Diploma - Medical Laboratory Assistant
Cambria College
Surrey09-2024
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC12.2023
Skills
- Immunology
- Experimental Design
- Laboratory Techniques
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Data Analysis
- Precision
- Continuous Learning
- Public Health
- Social Determinants Of Health
- Literature Reviews
- Health Research
- Microsoft Office Software
- Discipline
- Meet Deadlines
- Computer Competency
- Establish Priorities
- Scientific terminology
- Phlebotomy
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer | 09/2023 - Present
BC SPCA - Burnaby, Maple Ridge
- Proficiency in handling and caring for various animals, including feeding, grooming, and providing basic medical attention under supervision
- Understanding animal behavior and developing skills in ensuring their comfort and well-being
- Developing a compassionate approach toward animals, understanding their needs, and providing emotional support and care
- Demonstrating empathy towards animals in distress or those in need of rehabilitation or socialization
Volunteer | 05/2021 - 07/2022
Vancouver General Hospital
- Greeted and provided basic information about the hospital to patients who needed assistance
- Helped patients and staff regarding directions to specific buildings and departments in the hospital
- Assisted immobile patients by walking them to specific places in the hospital
- Assist patients with mobility and transportation needs
Awards
- Dean’s Honour Roll, Simon Fraser University, 01/2022
- Dean’s Honour Roll, Simon Fraser University, 09/2022
- Dean’s Honour Roll, Simon Fraser University, 01/2023
- Dean’s Honour Roll, Simon Fraser University, 05/2023
- Dean’s Honour Roll, Simon Fraser University, 09/2023
Languages
- English (fluent)
- Mandarin (beginner)
- Vietnamese (fluent)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Research Technician (Animal Care) - Contract
Xenon Pharmaceuticals
07.2024 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Simon Fraser University
01.2024 - 04.2024
Medical Office Assistant
Honey and Garlic Health Studio
07.2022 - 12.2023
Operation Supervisor
La Maison Da Nang Vietnamese Restaurant
10.2019 - 01.2024
Barista/Cashier
Starbucks
08.2019 - 05.2022
Medical Laboratory Assistant - Practicum
Mission Memorial Hospital
Diploma - Medical Laboratory Assistant
Cambria College
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Simon Fraser University
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