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Malina Agacinska

New Westminster,BC

Summary

Upper-year biological science student with hands-on laboratory and research experience, who brings strong organizational skills and a dependable, practical approach to scientific work.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, Canada
05.2025 - 12.2025
  • Conducted a meta-analysis of peer-reviewed literature of mass mortality of echinoderms
  • Operated ROV equipment to collect video surveillance footage to quantitatively study sea cucumbers
  • Prepared, installed, and maintained sea tables, including pumps, piping, chillers, and water-flow optimization
  • Collected, handled, and maintained live sea cucumbers under controlled conditions, performing daily health and tag retention checks using a T-wand detector over a six-week period after applying coded wire tags

Field Technician, Co-op

Morrow BioScience Ltd.
Langley, Canada
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Conducted environmental monitoring and data collection to support public health initiatives.
  • Worked with local governments and private homeowners to communicate mosquito management strategies.
  • Obtained pesticide license and applied Integrated Pest Management techniques.

Laboratory Technician, Co-op

Bureau Veritas
Burnaby, Canada
05.2022 - 12.2022
  • Conducted environmental soil and water sample analysis in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Assisted in managing laboratory workflows and data organization.
  • Developed technical reports and collaborated with cross-functional teams.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC
04.2026

Skills

  • Reliability & Accountability
  • Time Management & Prioritization
  • Problem-Solving & Adaptability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Communication
  • Biological Sampling & Fieldwork
  • Research & Analysis
  • Marine invertebrate handling and husbandry
  • Experimental tagging and monitoring techniques
  • Proficient in: Microsoft Office, R, LIMS, Fulcrum, QGIS

Projects

  • Undergraduate Research Jan. - April 2025 working with an SFU PhD student on classifying cryptic sea slugs based on morphology.
  • Undergraduate Research Jan. - April 2026 working with Dr. Isabelle Côté on the writing and publishing of a meta-analysis on the mass mortality of echinoderms.

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Polish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Research Assistant

Simon Fraser University
05.2025 - 12.2025

Field Technician, Co-op

Morrow BioScience Ltd.
05.2024 - 08.2024

Laboratory Technician, Co-op

Bureau Veritas
05.2022 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

Simon Fraser University
Malina Agacinska