Sandra Brouillard
Sainte-Catherine,QC
Summary
BILINGUAL RESEARCH ASSISTANT with over 10 years' experience in research and development (in industry and academia). Specialized in cell biology such as cell culture, fungal culture, bacterial culture and industrial fermentation. Solution-oriented, intervention and problem-solving became one of my expertise. Employer appreciate my autonomy, versatility, learning speed, discretion and inclusive approach.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader- Bioprocess
Concordia University, Dr. Tsang
Montreal, QC
01.2017 - 03.2023
- Bioprocess expertise; upstream planning, production, protocol optimization and downstream processing
- Production strain development, continuous improvement
- Provide technical support for complex tasks with a view to transferring knowledge
- Management of team of 3 employees, participating in the integration and training of internal processes
- Organize production, ensuring team cohesion
- Updating tracking documents for traceability purposes
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties
- Managed leave requests and absences and arranged covers to facilitate smooth flow of operations
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system
Research Assistant
Concordia University, Dr. Tsang
Montreal, QC
10.2009 - 01.2017
- Expertise in Molecular Biology; Sequencing, DNA/RNA extraction, PCR cloning, sequence analysis, genome annotation
- Expertise in cell culture, transformation and clone isolation
- Organize common areas and maintain communication with EH&S Concordia
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations
- Provided support and guidance to junior lab staff
- Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data
- Interpreted laboratory results to provide technical advice to scientists
Research Assistant
New World Laboratories
Laval, QC
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Technical experience in primary cell culture, transformation and clone selection
- Cellomics: High-throughput screening: Development of new cell-based assays.
- Recorded experimental findings in laboratory notebook to analyze and interpret experimental findings
- Utilized advanced analytical software to analyze data sets
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards
Research Assistant
Painceptor
Montreal, QC
09.2004 - 08.2008
- Cell Culture: Create and maintain cell banks
- Act as cell preparation service for other departments
- Research and develop new compound screening assays
- Organize activities according to processing time and schedule.
- Developed research protocols and procedures to produce accurate results; preclinical cell-based assays
- Maintained and calibrated various types of lab equipment
- Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations
Research Assistant
Nexia Biotechnologie inc.
Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC
01.2002 - 06.2003
- Technical experience in cell culture, bioreactor protein production, electrophoresis and immunoblot analysis.
- Recorded experimental findings in laboratory notebook to analyze and interpret experimental findings
Education
Occupational Health And Safety Certificate -
Université Du Québec En Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT)
Rouyn-Noranda, QC04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Université De Sherbrooke
Sherbrooke, QC2002
Diplôme d'études Collégiales - Health Sciences
Collège Ahuntsic
Montreal, QC1998
Skills
- Active listening
- Creativity
- Flexibility & Multi Skill
- Technical ability
- Sense of compromise
- Teamwork oriented
- Caring attitude
- Regulatory Compliance
- Resource Management
- Workflow Optimization
- Equipment Maintenance
- Process Improvements
Languages
Français
Native or Bilingual
Anglais
English
Professional Working
Hobbies and Interests
- Crafts and handicrafts
- Model trains and scale models
- Swimming, running, skiing
- Camping, nature
Timeline
Team Leader- Bioprocess
Concordia University, Dr. Tsang
01.2017 - 03.2023
Research Assistant
Concordia University, Dr. Tsang
10.2009 - 01.2017
Research Assistant
New World Laboratories
01.2008 - 01.2009
Research Assistant
Painceptor
09.2004 - 08.2008
Research Assistant
Nexia Biotechnologie inc.
01.2002 - 06.2003
Occupational Health And Safety Certificate -
Université Du Québec En Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT)
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Université De Sherbrooke
Diplôme d'études Collégiales - Health Sciences
Collège Ahuntsic
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