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Ellis Jenkins

Barden ridge

Summary

Australian citizen with a Bachelor of Biomedical Science and a Master's degree in Infection Biology, possessing a strong passion for microbiology, molecular biology and immunology. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise that allows me to contribute to a laboratory setting that leverages expertise in research processes and analytical techniques to derive meaningful insights from experimental data. Committed to gaining invaluable experience in the field, aiming to establish a solid foundation for future research endeavours and projects within the medical sector.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Master's Thesis Laboratory Placement

Research Group Angelica Loskog, IGP UU
11.2024 - 06.2025
  • Demonstrated and further developed proficiencies in modern laboratory techniques used within a modern research facility. Including but not limited too FACS, Flow cytometry, ELISA, qPCR, western blot, Gel electrophoresis, cell culturing, etc.
  • Ability to compose high quality scientific manuscripts and reports to high degree of professional/scientific detail and quality.
  • Ability to independently organize, compose, and execute experimental protocols in order to obtain and validate experimental procedures as well as optimize current protocols.
  • Ability to statistically analyse experimentally obtained data using plethora of software commonly found in research laboratories including but not limited to Graph-pad prism, Microsoft office, Flojo, Mars, etc.
  • Developed professional scientific interpersonal skills through participation in multi-research group journal clubs, data clubs and seminars.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.

Lentiviral Miniature Project

Rudbeck laboratory
11.2023 - 12.2023
  • Demonstrated proficiency with procedures and methods involved in the cultivation of three generations of Lentiviral vectors and subsequent cell cultures.
  • Proficiency current research data analysis methods and software's.
  • In depth understanding of oncolytic virus' and viral vector based immunotherapy mechanisms.
  • Adhered to and exhibited high level of sanitation and safety when working within a BSL-2 Laboratory.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Night-shift Supervisor

Coles grocery Sutherland
06.2022 - 08.2023
  • Resolved conflicts among team members in timely manner, promoting cohesive and efficient working environment.
  • Assisted in training new employees on policies, procedures, and best practices for their respective roles within the organization.
  • Developed strong communication channels between day and night shifts, facilitating seamless handovers at the beginning and end of each shift.
  • Assisted customers with complaints, questions, and concerns.

Technical Laboratory Assistant

Sutherland Hospital Pathology Laboratory/St George hospital microbiology Laboratory
01.2022 - 02.2022
  • Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy when undertaking Serum/whole blood and microbiological sample testing as well as frequent quality assurance testing and daily quality control of laboratory equipment.
  • Ability to communicate scientific data and results within a hospital laboratory setting.
  • Ability to work within a team in a laboratory environment and ability to adapt to strenuous and fast paced laboratory conditions.
  • Adherence to laboratory OHS standards and protocols.

Education

Medical Masters (Infection biology) -

Uppsala University
Uppsala Sweden
06.2025

Bachelor of Biomedical science - Minor Microbiology and Host Responses

University of Technology Sydney
Sydney NSW
10.2022

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking

Timeline

Master's Thesis Laboratory Placement

Research Group Angelica Loskog, IGP UU
11.2024 - 06.2025

Lentiviral Miniature Project

Rudbeck laboratory
11.2023 - 12.2023

Night-shift Supervisor

Coles grocery Sutherland
06.2022 - 08.2023

Technical Laboratory Assistant

Sutherland Hospital Pathology Laboratory/St George hospital microbiology Laboratory
01.2022 - 02.2022

Medical Masters (Infection biology) -

Uppsala University

Bachelor of Biomedical science - Minor Microbiology and Host Responses

University of Technology Sydney
Ellis Jenkins