Madeline Day
Calgary,AB
Summary
Motivated BSc graduate with a strong passion for animal care and a keen interest in veterinary medicine. Eager to gain hands-on experience in a veterinary clinic environment to deepen knowledge of animal health, caregiving, and clinical practices. Skilled in organization, time management, and communication, with practical experience in animal handling and lab work. Committed to developing animal caregiving skills while supporting the work of a collaborative veterinary team.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lab Technician
Corcoran Lab, University of Calgary
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Developed skills in organization and time management to plan and conduct time sensitive experiments
- Assisted in maintaining lab equipment and a clean, organized lab environment
- Aided in data collection and analysis for publication
- Supported and collaborated with fellow researchers by helping complete complex experiments and performing experiment replicates
- Proficient in various lab techniques including molecular cloning, cell culture, western blotting, and immunofluorescence microscopy
- Developed problem solving skills while troubleshooting challenges during experiments
- Helped manage ordering and organization of laboratory inventory
Undergraduate Student Researcher
Corcoran Lab, University of Calgary
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Conducted an independent research project which involved the identification and functional analysis of human coronavirus 229E viral proteins
- Developed skills in verbal and written communication through presentations, abstract writing and team meetings
- Enhanced oral presentation abilities by presenting in undergraduate student symposiums and participating in lab meetings
- Improved ability to critically analyze through participation in journal clubs
- Developed collaborative skills by working with and assisting lab members
- Attained skills in experimental design, organization and execution
Undergraduate Student Researcher
Arrieta Lab, University of Calgary
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Employed as a summer researcher aiding with research on the early-gut microbiome and obesity in early life
- Developed skills in collaboration and teamwork while working alongside lab members to complete large scale animal experiments
- Contributed to data collection for publication
- Gained proficiency in laboratory techniques including: DNA/RNA extraction and purification, mouse dissection, quantitative PCR (qPCR) and immune cell isolation
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology (CMMB) Major
University of Calgary
04.2024
Skills
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Organizational skills
- Laboratory procedures and techniques
- Verbal and written communication
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer Animal Caregiver, 10/2024 - present
Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS)
Currently volunteering as a dog, cat and critter caregiver
Roles:
- Cleaning and sanitation of shelter
- Feeding, walking and handling of animals in shelter care
- Assisting with enrichment of animals in care
- Assisting with allocation of oral medication to animals
"Read with Me" Volunteer, 01/2025 - present
Read with Me Program, Calgary Public Library
Volunteering as a "Read with Me" volunteer with grade school children
Roles:
- Meet weekly with a grade school child and help improve their literacy through reading games and activities
Evren Volunteer Art Instructor, 12/2023 - present
Evren Neurological Association and Brenda Strafford Foundation
Currently volunteering as an art instructor for art sessions with seniors in long term care
Roles:
- Provide art instruction and supervision during senior art sessions
Science Mentor, 09/2023 - 04/2024
Science Mentorship Program, University of Calgary
Volunteered as a mentor to fellow science students at the U of C
Roles:
- Met with first and second year mentees each month
- Provided advice, peer support and resources to mentees
Certification
- Avalanche Safety Training (AST) 1 Certification
- CSIA Level 1 Ski Instructor
- Royal Conservatory of Music Level 3 Singing Certificate
Timeline
Lab Technician
Corcoran Lab, University of Calgary
05.2024 - 12.2024
Undergraduate Student Researcher
Corcoran Lab, University of Calgary
05.2023 - 08.2023
Undergraduate Student Researcher
Arrieta Lab, University of Calgary
05.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology (CMMB) Major
University of Calgary
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