Amit Zaidman

Research Assistant

Talent

TorontoMember since July 10, 2026

Patient- and colleague-focused communicationDocumentation & recordkeeping in regulated settings (GLP-aligned)SOP and protocol adherenceMultitasking and prioritizationTeam collaborationQuick learner, adaptable to new procedures, equipment, and clinical programsMicrosoft ExcelSOP adherenceGLP-style documentationProtocol complianceData collection and organizationScientific reportingExperimental recordkeepingRegulatory awarenessAseptic and sterile techniqueSpecimen and reagent preparationEquipment handling and reprocessingSafety and protocol complianceVitals-adjacent measurement precisionGraphPad PrismData visualizationStatistical analysisMammalian cell cultureAseptic/sterile techniqueTransfectionPlasmid preparationGel electrophoresisPCRProtein assaysDual-luciferase reporter assays

Hire this person

Send a job offer directly to this candidate

Patient- and colleague-focused communicationDocumentation & recordkeeping in regulated settings (GLP-aligned)SOP and protocol adherenceMultitasking and prioritizationTeam collaboration

About

Life sciences graduate (Honours B.Sc., Pharmacology & Biomedical Toxicology, University of Toronto, 2026) with hands-on bench experience in molecular and cellular biology research. Proficient in GLP-aligned documentation, core wet-lab techniques, and quantitative data analysis (R, GraphPad Prism, Excel). Pairs rigorous, detail-oriented lab discipline with strong communication skills built in high-volume, customer-facing roles.

Experience

Research Assistant - University of Toronto

(2024-09 - 2025-04)

Screened multiple ADAR enzyme variants to identify the top performer for a novel RNA-sensing therapeutic platform (RADARS), achieving ~35-fold activation upon target RNA detection
Engineered and validated an improved two-plasmid RADARS actuator system, increasing activation efficiency over the original single-plasmid design
Demonstrated conditional expression of two nitroreductase variants as proof-of-concept for directed enzyme-prodrug cancer therapy
Maintained GLP-aligned experimental records and documentation, ensuring full traceability and data integrity across all protocols
Analyzed and visualized experimental data using Excel, R, and GraphPad Prism to support lab reporting and research decisions
Applied core molecular and cellular biology techniques, including mammalian cell culture, aseptic technique, transfection, plasmid preparation, PCR, gel electrophoresis, and dual-luciferase reporter assays

Sales Associate - The Source (Best Buy Express)

(2022-08 - 2023-01)

Generated over $50,000 in consumer electronics sales during the holiday season through consultative, needs-based selling
Explained technical product features in clear, accessible language to build customer trust and drive purchase decisions
Processed transactions accurately and balanced multiple customer priorities in a fast-paced retail environment