LUCA STAN
Scarborough, ON,Canada
Summary
- Hands-on clinical experience supporting physicians in family medicine and emergency department settings, assisting with documentation, patient care, and administrative tasks.
- Experienced in research lab environments, with skills in cell culture (monocyte passaging under sterile conditions), immunostaining, epifluorescence microscopy, and ImageJ data analysis.
- Proficient in preparing lab solutions, autoclaving, sterilization techniques, and maintaining efficient daily lab operations in compliance with strict safety protocols.
- Strong communication and organizational abilities developed through tutoring with U of T’s KWiK program, mentoring students weekly in math using Khan Academy resources.
- Detail-oriented and precise, with proven ability to manage sensitive information, maintain sterile conditions, and ensure accuracy in experimental and clinical settings.
- Compassionate and professional in patient-facing roles, prioritizing confidentiality, patient comfort, and clear communication.
- Fluent in English and Romanian.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Research Lab Assistant
University of Toronto
05.2025 - Current
- Supported daily lab operations by restocking essential supplies such as pipette tips, microfuge tubes, gloves, and disinfectants to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Cleaned and sanitized general lab equipment and glassware in accordance with lab safety protocols to ensure sterile working conditions.
- Prepared lab solutions by weighing reagents, measuring liquids with a pipette gun, mixing components, and adjusting pH to precise specifications.
- Assisted with autoclaving procedures, including labeling materials and loading/unloading equipment in compliance with sterilization protocols.
- Filled and distributed deionized water bottles for general lab and incubator use, supporting experimental preparation.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocked supplies from central storage, ensuring timely availability of high-use consumables.
- Shadowed senior researchers to gain experience in experimental workflows, sterile technique, and solution preparation.
- Performed cell passaging of monocyte cultures by counting cell density in existing flasks, calculating estimated totals, and transferring cells into fresh containers to support continued growth and experimentation.
- Conducted all cell culture procedures within a biosafety cabinet under sterile conditions to maintain aseptic technique and prevent contamination.
- Carried out immunostaining protocols to label specific cellular components, preparing samples for downstream imaging and analysis.
- Operated an epifluorescence microscope to capture high-quality images of stained cells, documenting experimental results.
- Utilized ImageJ software to analyze microscopy data, quantifying cell characteristics and extracting meaningful experimental measurements.
Emergency Department Volunteer
Lakeridge Health
04.2025 - Current
- Acted as a key point of communication between patients, families, and medical staff to support understanding of care processes and reduce confusion in high-stress situations.
- Supported clinical staff in delivering timely and efficient care by assisting with patient comfort, mobility, and non-clinical tasks.
- Ensured patient privacy and confidentiality by following hospital policies and HIPAA-compliant protocols.
- Provided calm, compassionate support during crisis situations under the supervision of trained professionals, helping to de-escalate and stabilize emotionally intense scenarios.
Clinical Assistant Volunteer
Family Physician
01.2025 - Current
- Welcomed and engaged patients to create a comfortable and supportive clinic environment.
- Conducted preliminary assessments, including recording medical histories and vital signs to assist physician evaluations.
- Managed patient data using electronic health records (EHR) to ensure accurate and efficient documentation.
- Supported a wide range of appointments, including new patient intakes, routine physicals, and follow-up consultations.
- Communicated test results to patients under physician supervision, helping ensure understanding and next steps.
- Assisted during minor procedures and in-office surgeries by preparing materials and supporting the physician throughout.
Education
Bachelor of Science - LIFE SCIENCE
University of Toronto
06.2028
Timeline
Research Lab Assistant
University of Toronto
05.2025 - Current
Emergency Department Volunteer
Lakeridge Health
04.2025 - Current
Clinical Assistant Volunteer
Family Physician
01.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - LIFE SCIENCE
University of Toronto
Awards
Recipient, Budding Scholars Program – University of Toronto Scarborough (2025)
Selected for a competitive program offering mentorship and research opportunities in psychology and neuroscience, fostering professional development through faculty mentorship, career talks, and hands-on research exposure.
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