Krystal Assaly
Montreal,QC
Summary
Motivated student completing Bachelor of Science in Pharmacology (Honors), now looking to pursue a Master's of Engineering degree in Biological and Biomedical Engineering. Outgoing and friendly with strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly adopting new skills within a team setting. Strong desire to learn and take on new challenges while utilizing research, technical, and problem-solving skills. High academic standing paired with commitment and integrity.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Research Student
Castagner Lab, McGill University department of Pharmacology
Montreal, QC
08.2023 - Current
- Evaluating the efficacy of inositol hexaphosphate analogs to cleave the Clostridioides difficile toxin, TcdB, as a potential therapeutic treatment.
- Techniques learned: Western blot reactions, SDS-PAGE, silver staining, various assays, and preparing experiment protocols.
- Developed my intellectual curiosity as well as fostered a sense of responsibility and independence.
Pharmacy Technician
Pharmaprix
Montreal, QC
09.2021 - Current
- Assist customers by answering questions, locating items or referring to pharmacist for medication information.
- Prepare medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Interpret and process medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
- Create new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies, and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
- Entered prescription information into computer databases.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Research Assistant
Dr Melissa Henry, Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research
Montreal, QC
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Recruited more than 20 patients for a study investigating the biopsychosocial risk factors for pain and distress in recently diagnosed cancer patients.
- Engaged with this population and gained an understanding of their treatment experience.
Customer Service Representative/Administrator
Laurus Summer Camp
Beaconsfield, QC
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Responded to calls and emails of parents, as well as implemented changes in camp programs.
- Responsible for sending weekly payable invoices.
- Developed my communication skills and taught me how to best foster a safe and enjoyable environment for children and their parents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacology (Honors)
McGill University
Montreal, QC05-2024
DEC - Health Sciences
John Abbott College
Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC05-2021
Skills
- Research Capabilities
- Data Entry
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Academic Writing
- Critical Thinking
- Leadership Strength
- Tutoring and Mentoring
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Accomplishments
- Tomlinson Engagement Award for Mentoring (TEAM) - PHAR 301 - McGill University - Winter 2024
- Dean's list, John Abbott College - Fall 2020, Winter 2021
- English Honor's Portfolio, John Abbott College - 09/2020 - 05/2021
Affiliations
- Avid Reader
- Yoga and Meditation
- Hiking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Student
Castagner Lab, McGill University department of Pharmacology
08.2023 - Current
Research Assistant
Dr Melissa Henry, Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research
09.2022 - 06.2023
Pharmacy Technician
Pharmaprix
09.2021 - Current
Customer Service Representative/Administrator
Laurus Summer Camp
06.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacology (Honors)
McGill University
DEC - Health Sciences
John Abbott College
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