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ResearchAssistant

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
2019.04 - 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
2017.06 - 2018.10
  • 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
2016.09 - 2017.05
  • Assist hatchery personnel with seaweed production, juvenile urchin care and tank maintenance

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology

Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI
2013.09 - 2017.05

Skills

NHP Necropsy

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Timeline

Research Assistant II

Oregon Health & Sciences University
2019.04 - Current

North Pacific Groundfish Observer

Alaskan Observers, Inc
2017.06 - 2018.10

Sea Urchin Hatchery Technician

Anuenue Fisheries Research Center
2016.09 - 2017.05

Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology

Hawaii Pacific University
2013.09 - 2017.05
Kimberly ChunResearch Assistant