Puneet Kaur
North York,Canada
Summary
Seek to obtain the Biotechnology Technician position which will challenge me and also help the organization continue to be successful. Experience in biological science terminology and scientific methods. Sound knowledge of microbiological and molecular techniques. Ability to follow organizational principles and techniques. Proficiency in computer systems applications. Ability to prioritize work, multi-task effectively. Ability to collect data and maintain detailed records.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior sales associate
7-eleven
Guelph & North york, ON
10.2020 - Current
- Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs
- Open and close cash registers, performing tasks such as counting money, separating charge slips, coupons, and vouchers, balancing cash drawers, and making deposits
- Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices
- Compute sales prices, total purchases and receive and process cash or credit payment
- Maintain records related to sales
- Watch for and recognize security risks and thefts, and know how to prevent or handle these situations
- Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires
Retail Supervisor
Pioneer gas station
Guelph, ON
11.2018 - 03.2022
- Manage staff, including cashier and people working on the floor
- Meet financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions
- Ensure pricing is correct
- Ensure merchandise is clean and ready to be displayed
- Ensure promotions are accurate and merchandised
- Use computers to identify new products and services
Cashier
Walmart
Belleville, ON
03.2017 - 04.2018
- Greet customers as they arrive at the store and provide them with information about products and/or services
- Respond to customers’ complaints and resolve their issues
- Bag, box and wrap purchased items
- Identify prices of goods using memory or scanner
- Sort and count currency and coins
- Issue receipts and change to customers
- Count money at the end and beginning of each shift
- Process exchanges and refunds
- Process credit card and check payments
- Balance cash registers at the end of each shift
- Manage the store’s inventory and ensure that it is constantly updated
- Maintain knowledge of store inventory and sales activities
- Ensure that the store is clean and organized at all times
Laboratory Assistant
Sheetal Medical Clinic
Punjab, India
02.2016 - 11.2016
- Perform laboratory tests
- Prepare specimens for examination
- Use latest methodologies and best practices
- Adhere to correct procedures and policies
- Observe all activities
- Effective organizational, time management skills and prioritization skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Understanding of appropriate behavior required when working successfully in a diverse work group
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Procedures in a laboratory (SDS and WHIMS)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
York University
12-2024
Diploma - Biotechnology
Loyalist College
06.2018
Skills
- TECHNICAL SUPPORT
- BIOTECHNOLOGY AND FOOD TECHNOLOGY
- STUDENT LEADER
- LABORATORY ASSISTANT
- GEL ELECTROPHORESIS
- MICROSOFT WORD, MICROSOFT EXCEL, MICROSOFT POWERPOINT AND OUTLOOK (Computer Science course from York university)
- HANDLING CHEMICALS USING MSDS (MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS)
- Pipetting techniques
- Sample preparation
- Autoclave operation
- Research and documentation
- Cell culture techniques
- Scientific writing
- Equipment testing and calibration
- Gel electrophoresis
- Sterile technique
- DNA sequencing
- Molecular biology
- Western blotting, Northern blotting, Dot blot and PCR
Languages
English
Full Professional
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Awards
Loyalist College · Dean’s list June 2018 Scored 94% in the program overall.
Loyalist College · Student Leader May 2017
Pioneer and 7-eleven · Employee of the month
Timeline
Senior sales associate
7-eleven
10.2020 - Current
Retail Supervisor
Pioneer gas station
11.2018 - 03.2022
Cashier
Walmart
03.2017 - 04.2018
Laboratory Assistant
Sheetal Medical Clinic
02.2016 - 11.2016
Diploma - Biotechnology
Loyalist College
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
York University