Willoughby Mansfield
Melbourne Carlton,VIC
Summary
Ambitious Biotechnology student. Excellent computer skills to troubleshoot technical issues and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional communication. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Love to work in-person, with wide availability as I am studying part time.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Microbiology/Molecular Pathology Assistant
Capital Pathology
Canberra, ACT
05.2022 - 01.2024
- Receiving/Registering samples, handling a wide range of samples for various testing procedures including culturing, gram staining, slide preparation, streaking, antibiotic sensitivities, RAP testing, pipetting and centrifuging
- Sample preparation and conduction of PCR
- Daily machine handling/maintenance, microscopy, working in fume hoods, team communication both within and between departments and practiced behavior in general laboratory protocol
- Keeping regular stock admin of laboratory tools/solutions/test kits and replenishing inventory
- Experience in operating medical admin software; identifying sample codes/names, dates of sample registration, testing requested and data interpretation/entry.
Team Supervisor
Zambreros fast food branch
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Operating machinery, answering phone lines, preparing ingredients, making foods, stock admin/ordering inventory, operating online ordering software and serving customers in a high pace setting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
University of Canberra
Canberra, ACT11-2023
Master of Science - Biotechnology
University of Melbourne
Melbourne, VICSkills
- Data Entry/Confidentiality
- Workload Management
- Fast Learner
- Positive and Professional
- General Research/Medical Laboratory Etiquette
- Cell Culture Maintenance (Cos7, Hela, Jurkat)
- DNA/Plasmid Purification
- Protein Assays (Cytotoxicity, ELISA, Spectrophotometer Experience)
- PCR Sample Preparation with Test Kits (Lysis Buffer, Master Mix, Machine Operation)
- Bacterial Culture Preparation and Interpretation
- Microscopy
- Western Blot Protocol (Making buffers, Sample Preparation, Gel Electrophoresis, Antibody Incubation)
- Sterilization/Autoclaving of Glassware and Equipment
Work Experience References
- Zambreros Branch Manager; Dinushka Dodangollegama- 0414 644 993
- Capital Pathology Lab Manager; Caitlin Curtis- 02 6285 9824. Caitlin.Curtis@capitalpath.com.au
- Supervising Academic; Prof Reena Ghildyal- Reena.Ghildyal@canberra.edu.au
Achievements Qualifications
University of Canberra Bachelor of Biomedical Science majoring in ‘Biology Cells and Organisms’. Including a semester long research project regarding molecular biology and rhinovirus interactions.
Affiliations
- Cycling
- Guitar/Clarinet
Certification
- Working With Vulnerable Peoples Card Holder
- Full Divers License
- First Aid Certificate
Timeline
Microbiology/Molecular Pathology Assistant
Capital Pathology
05.2022 - 01.2024
Team Supervisor
Zambreros fast food branch
02.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
University of Canberra
Master of Science - Biotechnology
University of Melbourne
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