Aoi Sasaki
Parkville,Victoria
Summary
Motivated student currently working towards degree in Neuroscience. Skilled in prepping resources, equipment and materials for research. Extensive background in investigating the cell traction force research.
Detail-oriented Research Assistant with hands-on experience in performing clerical and laboratory work to advance research goals. Drives team success with expertise in data review, reporting and sample handling.
Organised and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willing to take on additional responsibilities to achieve team goals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
Hokkaido University
12.2023 - Current
- Assisted Dr Kaori Kuribayashi-Shigetomi, Laboratory of Cellular and Tissue Engineering, in research project to investigate cell traction forces.
- Analysed Z-stack images acquired by confocal microscopy using Image J. (Plug-ins used: PIV, FTCC).
- Prepared fluorescent bead-bound polyacrylamide gel, silanised glass coverslips, and anaesthetic for frog dissection.
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast paced laboratory environment.
- Provided support and guidance to postgraduate students in use of rotary microtome for tissue sectioning.
- Maintained up-to-date records of research activities and findings for future reference.
- Reviewed citations of postgraduate thesis prior to journal submission using EndNote.
Personal Assistant to Chief Executive Officer
Dancer's Life Support.com
02.2023 - Current
- Developed comprehensive study guides and supplementary materials to reinforce key anatomy concepts.
- Managed special projects for CEO, achieving desired outcomes within specified timeframes.
- Updated spreadsheets to support executives and boost team productivity.
- Optimised posting schedules based on platform-specific analytics to maximise content visibility.
- Improved business efficiency by identifying bottlenecks in processes and proposing effective solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
The University of Melbourne
Parkville, VIC06.2025
High School Diploma -
Sapporo Kaisei Secondary School
Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan03.2022
Skills
- Sample Preparation
- Image Analysis
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Self-motivation
- Laboratory Operations
- Database Searches
- Progress Tracking
- Time Management
Certification
- Working with Children Check, Valid until September 2027
- Certificate in Provide First Aid, Basic Emergency Support and CPR
- Data Analytics and Visualization Virtual Experience Certificate of Completion, Accenture - 2023
- Google Analytics Certification, Google - 2023
- Technology Virtual Experience Program Certificate of Completion, Deloitte - 2023
Timeline
Research Assistant
Hokkaido University
12.2023 - Current
Personal Assistant to Chief Executive Officer
Dancer's Life Support.com
02.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
The University of Melbourne
High School Diploma -
Sapporo Kaisei Secondary School
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