MANDANA SHAMS
Montreal,Qc
Summary
Detail-oriented and motivated biology graduate with a Bachelor's degree from Concordia University, specializing in microbiology, physiology, and biochemistry. Demonstrated proficiency in performing complex analyses, managing equipment, and adhering to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team, with a strong focus on accuracy, quality control, and effective time management. Adept at maintaining laboratory equipment and systems, troubleshooting issues, and contributing to corrective action procedures. Eager to leverage scientific expertise and passion for environmental science in the Laboratory Analyst – Ecotoxicology role at Bureau Veritas.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Assistant
Chemistry department of Concordia University
Montreal, Qc
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Distributed equipment and chemicals to students at the beginning and during lab sessions.
- Collected and ensured the excellent condition of returned equipment.
- Performed analyses on samples and complex sample preparation.
- Kept the work area clean, neat, and organized.
Research Assistant
Piekny Lab, Biology Department of Concordia University
Montreal, Qc
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted in designing, planning, and executing experiments.
- Data collection and analysis, ensuring accuracy and reliability of thesis findings.
- Conducted primary and secondary research to identify relevant information for project development.
- Gathered data from various sources, including online databases.
- Followed all laboratory safety rules and regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Honors in Biology -
Concordia University
Montreal, Qc02.2024
Skills
- Mammalian cell culture,
- Cell Transfection
- Bacterial Transformation
- PCR
- Western Blotting
- cell lysis
- Protein purification
- Microscopy
- DNA Extraction
- Streak plating
- Sterilization and disinfection techniques
- Observation skills
- Handling, documenting and weighting biological samples
- Writing a thesis and Oral presentation
- Detail-oriented
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork
- Multitasking
- MS Office , Excel and Powerpoint
- Instrument Calibration
- Specimen Processing and analysis
- Sample collection techniques
- Data Interpretation
- Laboratory safety procedures
Certification
- Concordia Emergency Responder Training -Concordia University (03/2022)
- Corrosive Substances - Concordia University -(09/2023)
- Safe Storage of Hazardous Material - Concordia University- (07/2023)
- EHS Biosafety - Concordia University- (06/2023)
- Hazardous Waste Disposal for Laboratory Personnel - Concordia University- (06/2023)
- Safe use of Biology safety cabinet - Concordia University- (07/2023)
- WHIMS for Laboratory Personnel - Concordia University- (06/2023)
Volunteer Experience
- Concordia Epic used Book Fair, Fundraising event for Scholarships by sorting used books fair
- Pavilion Macaulay, Food service and meal preparation at Pavilion Macaulay helping Montrealers in need
Projects
Literature Review on RNA virus - Molecular Biology Course, Presented research on literature about RNA viruses such as covid-19 and mRNA vaccines Mapping Human Microbiome - Environmental Microbiology Course, Presented a summary of Mapping human microbiome drug metabolism by gut bacteria and their genes Natural Killer Cells - Immunology Course, Presented a summary of The Nlrp3 Inflammasome Suppresses Colorectal Cancer Metastatic Growth in the Liver by Promoting Natural Killer Cell Tumoricidal Activity Cancer Evolution course, Presented a research proposal on Learning the Correlation between P53 Inhibition and Partial Cancer Aneuploidy, Presented a summary of mechanisms generating cancer genome complexity from a single cell division error Investigation on Importin-β interactors - Undergraduate Research Project, Presented a summary of cell rounding during detachment, Presented and wrote a thesis on Investigating potential Importin-β interactors during a Six-month period
Timeline
Laboratory Assistant
Chemistry department of Concordia University
08.2023 - 12.2023
Research Assistant
Piekny Lab, Biology Department of Concordia University
05.2023 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science, Honors in Biology -
Concordia University
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