R Studio
Yilmaz Can Hicyilmaz
Graduate
Townsville
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Experimental Research Technician
AIMS
Townsville, QLD
10.2023 - 12.2023
- During 2023 spawning events, collaborated with external team specializing in cryogenic techniques. Responsibilities included collecting coral gamete samples and assisting in their processing. Additionally, contributed to fertilization efforts undertaken by team throughout November and December.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Intern in QAQC CAD-2.3 Team
AIMS
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Interning at AIMS to research microbial factors in coral mortality within aquariums, aiming to develop methods to mitigate bacterial-related coral deaths, and establishing husbandry standards.
- Employed and performed diverse laboratory techniques (DNA extraction, ddPCR, gel electrophoresis, nano drop) to water samples stored in ~500 swinnex filters, alongside water sampling from various sources
- Additionally, conducted statistical analysis and data science while communicating findings to team.
Intern at Gozuaciklab
Gozuaciklab
Istanbul, Kurtkoy
07.2016 - 01.2019
- Interned in autophagy laboratory, focused on effects of starvation on p53 gene inhibition/expression and observation of cancer development/regression via checking cell division mechanisms
- Incorporated various molecular biology and cell culture techniques
- Also assisted with experimental design and alteration as project progressed.
Intern at Bilim Pharmaceuticals
Bilim Pharmaceuticals
Istanbul, Gocek
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Completed mandatory internship with Product Analysis and Quality Control team
- Assisted with application of various analyses techniques including GC, HPLC.
- Managed daily water sampling efforts throughout factory
Intern in Pakmaya Bakery R&D Center
Pakmaya Bakery R&D
Istanbul, Gocek
05.2016 - 07.2016
- Assisted laboratory team with product analyses and development of various yeast species via incorporating bacteria culture and plasmid preparation techniques in first Bakery Research and Development Center in Turkey.
Education
MSc in Master of Marine Biology (Professional) -
JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY
Townsville, QLD 01.2022 - 12.2023
BSc in Molecular Biology, Genetics & Bioengineering -
SABANCI UNIVERSITY
Istanbul/TUR 09.2013 - 01.2019
Skills
Qiacube DNA Extraction
Filter DNA Extraction
Coral Adult /Larvae DNA Extraction
PCR/ddPCR
Agarose Gel Electrophoresis
Western Blott
Bretford
Mammalian Cell Culture
RNA/DNA Isolation
Plasmid Preparation/Ligation
Primer Design
Fluorescent Microscopy
Gel Extraction
Bacterial Transformation
Bacterial Staining
Nano Drop
Memberships And Volunteer Work
- FIELD SKILLS, 03/2023 - 06/2024, Volunteer experience at AIMS under team QAQC – CAD 2.3 where performed multiple DNA extraction protocols to help obtaining data for microbial DNA measurements.
- Sabanci University Sub-aqua Sports (SUSS), 09/2016 - 2019, Active member of Board of Education
- SUSS, 10/2015 - ongoing, Active member of SUSS
- SUDAN MESELELER, 11/2017 - 2019, Management and work experience in the organization “Sudan Meseleler” which branched from SUSS, held annual conferences where well-known diving experts of different fields (ex: diving sickness, underwater photography) participate and share experiences of their respective fields.
- METIN SABANCI SCHOOLS, 09/2013 - 05/2014, Participated weekly in the Community Involvement Project concerning children with mental and physical disabilities.
References
- Yui Sato, yui.sato1@jcu.edu.au
- Jonathan Daly, jondaly@zoo.nsw.gov.au
Software
Excel
Certification
CMAS 2* Diver
Timeline
Experimental Research Technician
AIMS
10.2023 - 12.2023
Intern in QAQC CAD-2.3 Team
AIMS
07.2023 - 10.2023
MSc in Master of Marine Biology (Professional) -
JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY
01.2022 - 12.2023
Intern at Bilim Pharmaceuticals
Bilim Pharmaceuticals
06.2017 - 09.2017
Intern at Gozuaciklab
Gozuaciklab
07.2016 - 01.2019
Intern in Pakmaya Bakery R&D Center
Pakmaya Bakery R&D
05.2016 - 07.2016
BSc in Molecular Biology, Genetics & Bioengineering -
SABANCI UNIVERSITY
09.2013 - 01.2019
CMAS 2* Diver