Cameron Lee
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Hardworking clinical laboratory scientist bringing 6 years of expertise in microbiology, virology and chemistry testing needs. Skilled multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Proven history of maintaining equipment and lab areas in alignment with regulatory guidelines. PhD candidate in Astrobiology at Griffith University. Organized with research and presentations educating students, peers and superiors on research analysis. Published research findings through peer-reviewed articles and analyzed results tailoring to possible future applications. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Demonstrator
Griffith University
01.2016 - Current
- Implementing and maintaining University Biosafety Committee mandated laboratory safety protocols
- Supervision and teaching of 20-30 students per class
- Demonstrating proper use of university equipment
- Assessing students throughout the course on their laboratory skills
- Assisting with analysis of results
- Providing theoretical knowledge of techniques used throughout the course
- Providing student feedback on techniques and assisting when required
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology
08.2020 - 11.2022
- Maintained proper safety procedures and guidelines for NATA accredited laboratories
- Logged, extracted, tested and reported 20,000-35,000 COVID samples per week
- Prioritised Urgent workload whilst accurately and timely providing results for Pathologists and referring doctors
- Analysis of RT-PCR results and interfaced with Apollo LIMS for critical reporting
- Accurately and confidentially reported patient results within appropriate turn-around-times
- Front of house handling and logging of various sample types for various extraction and RT-PCR testing
- Validation of novel rapid COVID-19 testing procedures
- Training and supervision of lab assistants
Clinical Laboratory Technician
Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology
07.2017 - 08.2020
- Maintaining proper safety procedures and guidelines for NATA accredited laboratories
- Proper handling and classification of 4,000-10,000 gynaecological and non-gynaecological specimens each week
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when handling biological samples, minimizing staff and contamination risks.
- Prioritising workload while accurately and timely preparing pathology specimens for Senior Scientists and Pathologists
Education
Ph.D. - Astrobiology
Griffith University
Brisbane, QLDBachelor of Science - Microbiology (Honours)
Griffith University
Brisbane, QLD10.2016
Skills
- Laboratory Operation
- Nucleic Acid Extraction
- Microbiological Techniques
- Publication Development
- Molecular Diagnostics
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Validation Protocols
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Critical Thinking
- Research and Publication
Timeline
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology
08.2020 - 11.2022
Clinical Laboratory Technician
Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology
07.2017 - 08.2020
Laboratory Demonstrator
Griffith University
01.2016 - Current
Ph.D. - Astrobiology
Griffith University
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology (Honours)
Griffith University
References
Dr Tony Greene - Senior Lecturer - Griffith University
3735 4427
t.greene@griffith.edu.au
Dr Helen Stratton - Senior Lecturer - Griffith University
3735 5503
h.stratton@griffith.edu.au
Shane Byrne - Molecular Pathology/Microbiology Department Head - Sullivan Nicolaides
3377 8591
shane_byrne@snp.com.au
Research Outputs
Lee, C., Greene, A. My Martian Life: Microbial Life in Analogous Martian Environments. Poster presented at Australian Microbial Ecology Conference; 2022 November 7-9; Melbourne, Australia
Lee, C., Greene, A. Perchlorate Tolerant Halophile Isolated from Analogous Martian Environment. Poster presented at Australian Microbial Ecology Conference; 2022 November 7-9; Melbourne, Australia
Lee, C.J., Wright, M.H., Bentley, S.R., Greene, A.C., (2021) Draft Genome Sequence of Halomonas sp. Strain KAO, a Halophilic Mn(II)-Oxidizing Bacterium. Microbiol Resour Announc 10, e00032-21. https://doi.org/10.1128/MRA.00032-21
Lee, C.J., Wright, M.H., Greene, A.C., Aldosary, H., Cock, I.E., (2019) Preliminary evaluations of the antibacterial activity of Tasmannia lanceolata against Bacillus anthracis: Natural resource probing to prevent anthrax. Pharmacognosy Communications. 9(4), 143-148. DOI: 10.5530/pc.2019.4.30
Aldosary, H., Wright, M.H., Lee, C.J., Greene, A.C., Cock, I.E., (2019) The growth inhibitory activity of Tasmannia lanceolata (Poir.) A.C.Sm against the food-poisoning pathogen Yersinia enterocolitica. Pharmacognosy Communications. 9(4), 124-129. DOI: 10.5530/pc.2019.4.26
Aldosary, H., Lee, C., Alonaizi, T., Greene, A. Thermophilic and Thermotolerant Manganese Transforming Bacteria in Great Artesian Basin Microbial Communities. Poster presented at American Society of Microbiology Microbe; 2019 June 20-24; San Francisco, United States of America.
Wright, M.H., Lee, C.J., Arnold, M.S.J., Sirdaarta, J., White, A., Greene, A.C., Cock, I.E., (2017) GC-MS analysis of Tasmannia lanceolata extracts which inhibit the growth of the pathogenic bacterium Clostridium perfringens. Pharmacognosy Journal. 9(5), 626-637.
DOI: 10.5530/pj.2017.5.100
Lee, C.J., Wright, M.H., Arnold, M.S.J., Greene, A.C., Cock, I.E., (2016). Inhibition of Streptococcus pyogenes growth by native Australian plants: New approaches towards the management of impetigo, pharyngitis and rheumatic heart disease. Pharmacognosy Communications. 6(3), 164–173. DOI:10.5530/pc.2016.3.6
Wright, M.W., Arnold, M.S.J., Lee, C.J., Courtney, R., Greene, A.C., Cock, I.E., (2016). Qualitative phytochemical analysis and antibacterial activity evaluation of Indian Terminalia spp. against the pharyngitis causing pathogen Streptococcus pyogenes. Pharmacognosy Communications. 6(2), 85–92. DOI:10.5530/pc.2016.2.6
Wright, M.H., Lee, C.J, Pollock, C.E., Greene, A.C., Cock, I.E., (2016). Growth inhibitory activity of selected high antioxidant Australian Syzygium species against the food poisoning and tissue necrotic pathogen Clostridium perfringens. Pharmacognosy Communications. 6(2), 93–99. DOI:10.5530/pc.2016.2.7
References
Dr Tony Greene - Senior Lecturer - Griffith University
3735 4427
t.greene@griffith.edu.au
Dr Helen Stratton - Senior Lecturer - Griffith University
3735 5503
h.stratton@griffith.edu.au
Shane Byrne - Molecular Pathology/Microbiology Department Head - Sullivan Nicolaides
3377 8591
shane_byrne@snp.com.au
Research Outputs
Lee, C., Greene, A. My Martian Life: Microbial Life in Analogous Martian Environments. Poster presented at Australian Microbial Ecology Conference; 2022 November 7-9; Melbourne, Australia
Lee, C., Greene, A. Perchlorate Tolerant Halophile Isolated from Analogous Martian Environment. Poster presented at Australian Microbial Ecology Conference; 2022 November 7-9; Melbourne, Australia
Lee, C.J., Wright, M.H., Bentley, S.R., Greene, A.C., (2021) Draft Genome Sequence of Halomonas sp. Strain KAO, a Halophilic Mn(II)-Oxidizing Bacterium. Microbiol Resour Announc 10 , e00032-21. https://doi.org/10.1128/MRA.00032-21
Lee, C.J., Wright, M.H., Greene, A.C., Aldosary, H., Cock, I.E., (2019) Preliminary evaluations of the antibacterial activity of Tasmannia lanceolata against Bacillus anthracis: Natural resource probing to prevent anthrax. Pharmacognosy Communications. 9 (4), 143-148. DOI: 10.5530/pc.2019.4.30
Aldosary, H., Wright, M.H., Lee, C.J., Greene, A.C., Cock, I.E., (2019) The growth inhibitory activity of Tasmannia lanceolata (Poir.) A.C.Sm against the food-poisoning pathogen Yersinia enterocolitica. Pharmacognosy Communications. 9 (4), 124-129. DOI: 10.5530/pc.2019.4.26
Aldosary, H., Lee, C., Alonaizi, T., Greene, A . Thermophilic and Thermotolerant Manganese Transforming Bacteria in Great Artesian Basin Microbial Communities. Poster presented at American Society of Microbiology Microbe; 2019 June 20-24; San Francisco, United States of America.
Wright, M.H., Lee, C.J., Arnold, M.S.J., Sirdaarta, J., White, A., Greene, A.C., Cock, I.E., (2017) GC-MS analysis of Tasmannialanceolata extracts which inhibit the growth of the pathogenic bacterium Clostridiumperfringens. Pharmacognosy Journal. 9 (5), 626-637.
DOI: 10.5530/pj.2017.5.100
Lee, C.J., Wright, M.H., Arnold, M.S.J., Greene, A.C., Cock, I . E. , (2016). Inhibition of Streptococcuspyogenes growth by native Australian plants: New approaches towards the management of impetigo, pharyngitis and rheumatic heart disease. Pharmacognosy Communications. 6 (3), 164–173. DOI:10.5530/pc.2016.3.6
Wright, M.W., Arnold, M.S.J., Lee, C.J., Courtney, R., Greene, A.C., Cock, I.E., (2016). Qualitative phytochemical analysis and antibacterial activity evaluation of Indian Terminalia spp. against the pharyngitis causing pathogen Streptococcus pyogenes. PharmacognosyCommunications. 6 (2), 85–92. DOI:10.5530/pc.2016.2.6
Wright, M.H., Lee, C.J, Pollock, C.E., Greene, A.C., Cock, I.E., (2016). Growth inhibitory activity of selected high antioxidant Australian Syzygium species against the food poisoning and tissue necrotic pathogen Clostridium perfringens. Pharmacognosy Communications. 6 (2), 93–99. DOI:10.5530/pc.2016.2.7
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