Alyssa Persaud

Alyssa Persaud

Research Laboratory Assistant

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  • About me

    BSc in Molecular Genetics and Bioinformatics | Technologist - Analytical Microbiology and Virology | Experienced DNA Analyst and Genetic Lab Technician

  • Education

    • University of Waterloo

      2016 - 2021
      Bachelor of Science - BS Molecular Genetics & Bioinformatics
    • University of Lethbridge School of Graduate Studies

      2023 - 2023
      Graduate Certificate Bioinformatics 4.0
  • Experience

    • University of Waterloo

      Jan 2018 - Mar 2020
      Research Laboratory Assistant

      Responsible for managing Drosophila stocks in the Reed lab and making protein rich media for important Drosophila samples.

    • FGL Sports Ltd

      May 2019 - Aug 2019
      Bulk Inventory Clerk
    • Bureau Veritas Group

      Jun 2021 - Nov 2021
      Microbiology Laboratory Technician

      Prepared food samples for microbial testing. Processed samples using various medias and supplements to optimize growth of microbes such as Listeria, Salmonella and E. Coli. Plated digested samples in serial dilution onto nutrient enriched agar for specific growth and enumeration of Yeast, mould, and enterobacter.

    • Bureau Veritas Group

      Jan 2022 - Sept 2022
      DNA Analyst 1

      Quality Assurance and Diagnostic testing of Equine, Bovine, Swine and Caprine samples. Proficient in DNA Extraction, PCR Amplification Set-Up and Operation of 3130xl Sequencer.

    • LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services

      Sept 2022 - Apr 2023
      Genetics Medical Laboratory Technician
    • Sanofi

      Apr 2023 - now
      Technologist - Analytical Microbiology & Virology
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Biology Meets Programming: Bioinformatics for Beginners

      University of California San Diego
      Jun 2024
      View certificate certificate
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Science Faculty Upper-Tier Orientation Leader

      Issued by University of Waterloo Science Society on Jun 2018
      University of Waterloo Science SocietyAssociated with Alyssa Persaud
    • Science Faculty Orientation Leader

      Issued by University of Waterloo Science Society on Jun 2017
      University of Waterloo Science SocietyAssociated with Alyssa Persaud
    • Open House Volunteer

      Issued by University of Waterloo on Mar 2017
      University of WaterlooAssociated with Alyssa Persaud