
Muhammad Attique
Lab Field technician
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St. CatharinesMember since May 6, 2026
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About
Fourth year Honours Bachelor of Public Health student at Brock University with hands-on experience in field research, health promotion, and student leadership. Strong background in occupational health, epidemiology, and community-based interventions, with proven skills in data collection, safety compliance, and stakeholder collaboration.
Experience
Lab/Field Technician Co-op (Paid) at Entomogen (2024-05 – Present)
- Executed safe collection, transportation, and packaging of 500+ mosquito larvae and pupae samples for West Nile Virus testing, ensuring 100% compliance with biosafety protocols.
- Performed microscopic analysis of 200+ mosquito samples to support West Nile Virus surveillance and prevention strategies.
- Maintained detailed compliance records in the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) platform, while coordinating with MTO, Santec, and Highway 407 stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting and audit readiness.
- Deployed and serviced mosquito traps across 110+ field locations, recording GPS coordinates, collection times, and site conditions in standardized logs to support West Nile Virus surveillance and accurate downstream analysis.
- Trained 5+ new staff on PPE usage, biosafety procedures, and safe handling of specimens, reinforcing a proactive safety culture and elevating team preparedness.
Residence Life Don (Paid) at Brock University (2023-09 – 2024-04)
- Oversaw the safety, wellbeing, and development of 70+ students, reducing incident escalations through proactive engagement and risk-prevention strategies.
- Facilitated weekly educational sessions "Brock Talks" for 30–50 students, promoting health, wellness, and community safety awareness.
- Mediated conflicts between residents, resolving 90% of disputes on-site through structured discussions and conflict resolution techniques approved by Department of Residence.
- Conducted nightly safety inspections light & heavy rounds, documented observations and incident reports, and ensured follow-up actions were completed.
- Coordinated weekly meetings with HR and Residence Education Dons to review safety data, identify trends, and implement strategies to mitigate risks in community.
COPE.CARE.CONNECT Ambassador (Volunteer) at Brock University (2025-01 – Present)
- Developed a comprehensive logic model to map expected outcomes and intervention strategies, aligning with evidence-based health promotion principles.
- Produced an engaging 10-minute podcast grounded in Social Cognitive Theory and social marketing, promoting resilience and student wellbeing.
- Planned and facilitated 4 interactive workshops as a Teaching Assistant for first-year Health Sciences (HLSC 1F90), engaging 100+ students in resilience, coping, and peer-support strategies.
- Designed and administered pre/post intervention questionnaires to evaluate workshop effectiveness, collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data.
- Promoted resilience strategies through outreach activities, digital engagement, and peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, strengthening the initiative's campus impact.
Education
Honours Bachelor of Public Health in Public Health – Brock University (2022-2026)
Skills
Lab Field technician