Zahra Kalvani
Stratford,Prince Edward Island
Summary
Critical thinking Research Technician demonstrating superior data gathering and analysis skills. Astute professional knowledgeable in laboratory terminology, procedures and statistical methods. Ready to join a new organization collaborating with other professionals in a laboratory environment. Highly trained individual with expertise performing experimental testing. Multitasking Research Technician knowledgeable in preparation of needed reagents and buffers. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Technician
University Of Prince Edward Island
2022.11 - Current
- Actively participated in lab meetings, sharing knowledge and expertise to foster a collaborative research atmosphere.
- Assisted in the development of novel research methodologies, leading to breakthrough discoveries and publications.
- Maintained a safe and organized laboratory environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and best practices.
- Mentored graduate and undergraduate students in their independent research projects while fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
- Trained new lab members on proper techniques and equipment usage, promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Managed inventory of laboratory supplies, anticipating needs and avoiding disruptions in research activities due to shortages or delays.
- Contributed to the drafting of scientific manuscripts, leading to successful publication in peer-reviewed journals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to advance research projects towards meaningful outcomes.
- Optimized laboratory protocols, resulting in reduced material waste and cost savings for the department.
- Verified regulatory compliance and protocol adherence through comprehensive inspections.
- Performed complex statistical analyses on large datasets using specialized software tools, informing project conclusions and future directions.
- Presented research findings at conferences, contributing to knowledge sharing within the scientific community.
- Handled all troubleshooting tasks on malfunctioning lab equipment working with manufacturers to resolve problems.
- Enhanced research accuracy by implementing strict quality control measures and maintaining meticulous lab records.
- Troubleshot technical issues with laboratory equipment promptly, minimizing downtime due to malfunctions or user errors.
- Kept work areas extremely clean and sanitized properly to avoid errors in research.
- Assisted with training junior team members in laboratory techniques and operation of equipment.
- Followed research protocols when gathering data and performing lab experiments.
- Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Developed new protocols and improved existing laboratory processes.
- Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
- Interpreted laboratory results to provide technical advice to scientists.
- Monitored and documented safety standards to verify compliance.
- Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
- Participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments.
- Coordinated and managed laboratory projects and experiments.
- Provided support and guidance to junior lab staff.
Sessional Instructor
University Of Prince Edward Island
2022.09 - Current
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Evaluated student assessments to identify areas of growth and improvement, adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
- Optimized day-to-day instruction to align educational strategies with industry best practices.
- Reviewed class and student records to identify improvement opportunities.
Education
Ph.D. - Biomedical Science
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, PE05.2025
Skills
- Scientific terminology
- Laboratory techniques
- Data Gathering
- Data Modeling
- Written and oral communication
- Performing experiments
- Presentation Preparation
- Sample Preparation
- Chromatography Techniques
- Research design
- Quality Assessment
- Procedural updating
- Strong math skills
- Cell Culture
- Reagent preparations
- Paper writing
- Spectroscopy Techniques
- RNA Isolation
- Experimental design
- Flow Cytometry
- Enzyme Assays
- Recordkeeping and documentation
- Scientific Writing
- DNA Extraction
- Inventory ordering
- Molecular Biology
- Conducting experiments
- Team Management
- Lab result interpretation
- Report Preparation
Timeline
Research Technician
University Of Prince Edward Island
2022.11 - Current
Sessional Instructor
University Of Prince Edward Island
2022.09 - Current
Ph.D. - Biomedical Science
University of Prince Edward Island
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