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Sarita Cuadros Sanchez

Biologist | Bachelor Of Science Honors, Major In Biology, Minor In Business
Ottawa

Summary

Detail-oriented Research Assistant with hands-on experience performing clerical and laboratory work to advance research goals. Drives team success with expertise in data review, reporting and specimen handling.

Fluent in English and Spanish. Intermediate in French.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Research Assistant

Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
07.2022 - 09.2023

Dr. Michael Rudnicki Lab

  • Planned, modified and executed in-vivo and in-vitro experiments in mice/muscle cells using different techniques such as muscle fiber assays, siRNA assays, physiology assays, between others.
  • Worked in mouse colony management by selecting and caring of animals for breeding according to knowledge of animals, genealogies and desired offspring characteristics.
  • Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.

Director of Community: Ciencia Sí

Ciencia Si
04.2021 - 09.2023
  • Currently leading a team of students around the world that are interested in science to facilitate science communication workshops/events in Spanish.
  • Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials and advertisements for social media using Canva, Procreate and Adobe Illustrator.
  • Designed and implemented social media strategies to align with business goals.

Organization's Website: https://www.cienciasi.com/

Organization's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ciencia_si/?hl=es

Research Laboratory Technician

Health Canada
08.2021 - Current
  • Developed protocols for genomic analysis of human plasma samples.
  • Managed order and shipping of laboratory reagents and equipment necessary for experiments.
  • Assisted with general laboratory management, maintenance and ensures accuracy and proper organization of lab records.

Records Management Assistant

Ottawa Catholic School Board
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Adhered to established procedures for handling sensitive and classified documents to retain chain of custody integrity.
  • Scanned paper documents into computer and assigned identification numbers to simplify tracking process.

Research Assistant

Consumer & Clinical Radiation Protection Bureau, Health Canada
04.2020 - 08.2020

Rehired, previously worked from April 2019-August 2020

  • Use of an imaging flow cytometer to analyze the lymphocytes after radiation, implementing the CBMN assay.
  • Use of cell culture on primary cell lines.
  • Conducted meticulous literature research to identify information and answer multifaceted questions about g-H2AX assay and the role of ionizing radiation in mitochondria.

Junior Program Officer

Forest Products & Fisheries Act, Environment Canada
01.2019 - 04.2020
  • Responsible of researching and summarizing information from various sources, communicating with staff and organizing the information into a concise format for use by Environment and Climate Change Canada staff.

Data Analyst

Pest Management Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
09.2018 - 12.2018
  • Became proficient in the use of Microsoft Access to create a new database to answer questions related to occurrence, integrated pest management and the use of pesticides on certain pests.


Education

Master Of Science - Cellular And Molecular Medicine

University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON

Bachelor of Science - Major in Biology, Minor in Business, Co-op Option

Carleton University
Ottawa, Ontario
09.2016 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Science - Major in Biology

Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
Lima, Peru
08.2014 - 12.2015

Skills

  • Research and analysis

  • Lab Operations

  • Presentation skills

  • Business Tools

  • Proficiency in Minitab and Python

  • Team Management

  • Database searches

  • Medical laboratory procedures

  • Science Communication

  • Social media tools

Volunteer and Extracurricular Experience

Creator of Science Communication Account | May 2020- May 2021

Science without Borders- Social Media

Vice President of Operations | May 2020-April 2021

Carleton Science Student Society- Carleton University

Peer Mentor-Career Team | September 2019-January 2021

Science Student Success Centre-Carleton University

International Ambassador | January 2018-April 2021

International Student Services Office-Carleton University

Alumni Mentor Program Mentee | September 2018- June 2020

Carleton University Alumni-Carleton University

First-Year Connections Peer Mentor | September 2019-October 2019

Student Experience Office- Carleton University

Member of the Career Services Student Advisory Board | January 2019- April 2019

Career Services-Carleton University

Campus to Community – Participant | March 2017 & November 2018

Residence Serves- Carleton University

Participant on the Student HEALth Challenge | January 2016- March 2017

The CHAIM Centre- Carleton University

Timeline

Research Assistant

Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
07.2022 - 09.2023

Research Laboratory Technician

Health Canada
08.2021 - Current

Records Management Assistant

Ottawa Catholic School Board
05.2021 - 08.2021

Director of Community: Ciencia Sí

Ciencia Si
04.2021 - 09.2023

Research Assistant

Consumer & Clinical Radiation Protection Bureau, Health Canada
04.2020 - 08.2020

Junior Program Officer

Forest Products & Fisheries Act, Environment Canada
01.2019 - 04.2020

Data Analyst

Pest Management Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
09.2018 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Science - Major in Biology, Minor in Business, Co-op Option

Carleton University
09.2016 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Science - Major in Biology

Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
08.2014 - 12.2015

Master Of Science - Cellular And Molecular Medicine

University of Ottawa
Sarita Cuadros SanchezBiologist | Bachelor Of Science Honors, Major In Biology, Minor In Business