Laboratory Operations Technician, 07/2024 － present
Queen's University － Kingston
- Maintained detailed and up-to-date inventory of 20 fridges and freezers ensuring proper unit function and easy of use.
- Ordered and received laboratory supplies and reagents; completed receiving documentation and maintained chain-of-custody records.
- Conducted equipment verification and routine maintenance in accordance with SOPs and quality standards with 100% timely completion.
- Authored and investigated up to 65 CAPA and deviation reports for equipment and facility issues, supporting QA compliance.
Research Technician, 01/2024 - 05/2024
Queen’s University － Kingston, ON
- Executed large-scale PCR testing workflows (up to 150 samples per week), including DNA/RNA extraction, sample prep, and RT and qPCR analysis, following SOPs and quality standards.
- Cultured and maintained several mammalian cell lines (HEK293, U87, C7); performed aseptic technique, passaging, cryopreservation, and mycoplasma monitoring.
- Provided hands-on training and guidance to undergraduate students on experimental design and lab procedures (molecular cloning, PCR).
- Upheld laboratory housekeeping and biosafety BSL2 standards; managed supply inventory and restocking.
Manufacturing Technician, 05/2022 － 08/2023
Octane Medical Group － Kingston, ON
- Executed high-volume assembly operations per SOPs in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
- Conducted visual and functional inspections of assembled products; identified defects and documented findings to support quality assurance.
- Upheld cleanroom protocols and GMP standards, including gowning procedures, contamination control, and routine cleaning/sanitization.
