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
NHP Intubation
NHP Phlebotomy
NHP Intravenous catheters
Conducting assays
Proficient with Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Hard working and fast learner
Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
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