Janath FERNANDO
Scientist
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Strong written and verbal communicator with a high degree of self-motivation and drive. I aim to be a decisive and selfless leader and teammate that is both accountable and trustworthy, whilst also being resolute in arduous circumstances.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Research assistant
The Peter Doherty Institute
Melbourne, Victoria
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted in improving Rapid Antigen Tests designed to diagnose COVID-19
Lecturer and Senior Tutor
ATAR Notes
Melbourne, Victoria
07.2019 - Current
- Lectured VCE Health and Human Development at RMIT in front of 400 or more students
- Lectured VCE Health and Human Development using OBS, an online streaming software during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning
- Coordinated weekly subject classes and created resources
Education
Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Genetics
The University of Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC 01.2019 - Current
High School -
Suzanne Cory High School
Werribee, VIC 01.2015 - 12.2018
Skills
Leadership
DNA techniques
Self-Motivated
Decision Making
Teamwork and Collaboration
Communication
Additional Information
- Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society Vic. Branch Member
- The University of Melbourne Bachelor of Science Peer Mentor
Accomplishments
- Primary Author of ATARNotes HHD Units 3 & 4 Complete Course Notes Edition 4
- Genetics Society of AustralAsia Student Travel Award
- VCE Premier's Award Health and Human Development
- Suzanne Cory High School Full colours
- Monash University Monash Scholars Program
- Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award
- Australian Defence Force Long Tan Award
Referees
Dr John Golz
Senior Genetics Lecturer, The University of Melbourne
Golz Lab Leader
+61 425 711 514 / jgolz@unimelb.edu.au
Timeline
Research assistant
The Peter Doherty Institute
01.2022 - Current
Lecturer and Senior Tutor
ATAR Notes
07.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Genetics
The University of Melbourne
01.2019 - Current
High School -
Suzanne Cory High School
01.2015 - 12.2018