Yuliia Stefiuk
Edmonton,Canada
Summary
Recent Biology Graduate with practical experience in clinical and research settings. Proficient in diagnostic sample processing, specimen handling, and laboratory procedures gained through internships at the DILA laboratory, the State Research Expert Forensic Center in Ukraine, and at the Concordia University of Edmonton laboratories. Proficient in various biology laboratory techniques and biochemical, molecular analysis. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ensuring effective interaction with patients and medical staff.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Intern
Concordia University of Edmonton
Edmonton
09.2021 - 04.2024
- Conducted independent research, highlighting a strong foundation in biological experimentation, critical for understanding complex embryological procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to design experiments, monitor biological processes, and analyze data directly applicable to handling and analyzing embryos in a lab setting.
- Isolated and identified bacteria. Applied microbiological techniques.
- Gained hands-on experience with cell culture density measurement, cell straining, and cell fractionation, valuable skills for working with embryos and maintaining controlled cell environments.
- Developed expertise in advanced laboratory techniques (fluorescence microscopy and immunological-based assays), which aligns with the technical expertise required for embryology work.
- Experience with DNA sequencing and BLAST analysis demonstrates familiarity with genetic techniques that could be applicable in assessing genetic material related to reproductive science.
- Skills in identifying chromosomes and tracking gene segregation indicate a strong background in genetics, supporting reproductive science tasks.
Lab Assistant of the PCR/Molecular Biology Departm
"DILA" Medical Laboratory
Kyiv, Ukraine
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Experience in a highly regulated lab environment, adhering to strict protocols, which is crucial for maintaining the precision and cleanliness required in an embryology lab.
- Proficient in isolating genetic material, such as RNA, which is directly transferable to handling and manipulating reproductive cells and embryos in a clinical setting.
- Experience with amplification techniques. Highly relevant for embryology, particularly when working with genetic material or assessing embryo quality.
- Strong analytical skills in interpreting lab results.
- Collaborative experience with team members, which is important for working in a collaborative clinical environment and ensuring high-quality patient care.
Lab Assistant at the General Research Laboratory
"DILA" Medical Laboratory
Kyiv, Ukraine
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Conducted biochemical and immunochemical tests on automated analytical systems, which is relevant to assessing embryo quality and reproductive health. Proficient in operating the following automated analytical systems: Atellica, Siemens Healthineers (USA) (biochemical and immunochemical analysis); AU5800 (biochemical analysis); IRICELL 3000, Beckman Coulter (Biochemistry and microscopy of urine analysis); UniCell DXI800 (High-precision chemiluminescent detection); Architect i2000 sr (Abbott, USA) (Immunochemical analyzer); VARIANT II Turbo, BioRad, USA (Automated system for glycated hemoglobin detection); DxH 900 3S, Beckman Coulter; CellaVision DM 9600 (hematology analyzer); Sysmex CN6000 (Japan) (Automated hemostasis analyzer); IMMULITE 2000 XPi (Siemens, USA) (Immunochemiluminescent analyzer); Sperm Quality Analyzer (SQA) V (MES, Austria – Israel); and E-Lyte5 Plus HTI, USA (measuring the concentration of Na, K, Cl, pH, Ca).
- Developed skills in evaluating the quality and sorting of biological material (BM), which is important for assessing and selecting high-quality reproductive cells and embryos.
- Experience in performing equipment maintenance and monitoring temperature conditions to ensure optimal lab conditions, which is essential for the sensitive nature of embryology work.
- Prepared reaction mixtures for experiments and ensured product quality control, which is directly applicable to handling and manipulating reproductive materials in a clinical setting.
- Archived research results and maintained accurate records, highlighting attention to detail and organizational skills necessary for documenting patient information and lab results in an embryology practice.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Biology, Minoring in Psychology
Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE)
Edmonton05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Medicine
Bogomolets National Medical University (NMU), Kyiv
Kyiv, Ukraine05.2021
Skills
- Biochemical and immunochemical testing
- Equipment maintenance and quality control
- Diagnostic sample processing
- Biology laboratory techniques
- Scientific writing
- Multilingual abilities
- Flexible and adaptable
- Multitasking abilities
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Organization and time management
Relevant courses taken at Concordia University of Edmonton:
- BIO201 - Cellular Biology
- BIO207 - Molecular Genetics and Heredity
- BIO260 - Human Anatomy
- BIO261 - Human Physiology
- BIO307 - Advanced Molecular Genetics
- BIO488 - Independent Research I
- BIO489 - Independent Research II
- BIOCH200 - Introductory Biochemistry
- CH101 - Introductory University Chemistry I
- CH261 - Basic Organic Chemistry I
- MAT151 - Introduction to Statistical Methods
- PSY223 - Human Developmental Psychology
Relevant courses taken at Bogomolets National Medical University, Kyiv:
- History of Medicine
- Life Safety, Basics of Bioethics and Biosafety
- Medical Biology
- Medical and Biological Physics
- Biological and Bioorganic Chemistry
- Medical Chemistry
- Human Anatomy
- Histology, Cytology, and Embryology
- Contemporary Issues in Molecular Biology
Timeline
Lab Intern
Concordia University of Edmonton
09.2021 - 04.2024
Lab Assistant of the PCR/Molecular Biology Departm
"DILA" Medical Laboratory
04.2021 - 07.2021
Lab Assistant at the General Research Laboratory
"DILA" Medical Laboratory
10.2020 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - General Biology, Minoring in Psychology
Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE)
Bachelor of Science - Medicine
Bogomolets National Medical University (NMU), Kyiv
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