Kimberly Chun
Research Assistant
Portland,OR
Summary
Diligent, detail-oriented and self-driven research Assistant with hands- on experience performing clerical, laboratory and animal handling work to advance research goals. Skilled in working within collaborative environments to collect research data for variety of projects.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Research Assistant II
Oregon Health & Sciences University
Portland, United States
04.2019 - Current
- Administer intramuscular injections of sedative drugs on non-human primates (NHP) to preform phlebotomy, collect saliva, urine and fecal samples in support of various laboratories
- Intubate NHP and preform scopeless bronchoalveolar lavage
- Set intravenous catheter on NHP and assist with preparation for surgical procedures of NHP
- Administer subcutaneous injections of antiretroviral therapy drugs and other medications to NHP as instructed by veterinarian
- Necropsy Lead Technician - assist veterinarian pathologist with experimental euthanasia on NHP at approved endpoint of study to collect blood, tissue and other samples for various laboratories and histology
- Perform various laboratory task such as using sterile techniques under biosafety hood, running CBCs, chemistry panels, drawing up various drugs and treatments for NHP
- Coordinate and schedule procedures on NHP as requested by laboratories. Document procedures and results with high degree of accuracy and precision
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environment.
- Handled troubleshooting tasks on malfunctioning lab equipment working with manufacturers to resolve problems.
- Aided research team newcomers by providing knowledgeable guidance and assistance.
North Pacific Groundfish Observer
Alaskan Observers, Inc
Seattle, WA
06.2017 - 10.2018
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database for use by The National Marine Fisheries
- Collect samples of catch from U.S commercial fishing vessels operating in the Bering Sea, North Pacific, and Gulf of Alaska
- Samples of catch data include species composition, incidences of prohibited species, estimations of total catch, and collecting otoliths for age structure and other biological data from target species
- Remained composed and calm even when situations were stressful
Sea Urchin Hatchery Technician
Anuenue Fisheries Research Center
Honolulu, HI
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Assist hatchery personnel with seaweed production, juvenile urchin care and tank maintenance
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI 09.2013 - 05.2017
Skills
NHP Necropsy
undefinedTimeline
Research Assistant II
Oregon Health & Sciences University
04.2019 - Current
North Pacific Groundfish Observer
Alaskan Observers, Inc
06.2017 - 10.2018
Sea Urchin Hatchery Technician
Anuenue Fisheries Research Center
09.2016 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
Hawaii Pacific University
09.2013 - 05.2017
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