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Isha Kaur

Dunedin,New Zealand

Summary

Hardworking and passionate Masters in Applied Science graduate with extensive experience across health and environmental, IANZ accredited laboratories, and Crown Research Institutes.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Science Communication Intern (Office of the Chief Executive)

ESR - Science and Research
07.2023 - 11.2023
  • Duration: 5 months
  • Played a pivotal role in bridging the gap between cutting-edge research and the lay public using problem-solving
  • Vital connection between the ESR Communications Team and Scientists to craft science communication resources in areas crucial to public health
  • Utilized strong communication abilities during presentations which led to increased understanding among colleagues regarding project goals and objectives.

Medical Laboratory Technician/Clinical Registrar

Pathlab Waikato
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Duration: 5 months
  • Responsible for patient registration and data entry to assist in the seamless functioning of healthcare and diagnostic facilities
  • Performed a wide range of laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures whilst working consistently with strict SOP standards

Laboratory Demonstrator

University of Otago
02.2022 - 10.2022
  • Duration: 9 months
  • Helped students foster a deeper understanding of scientific concepts, methodologies and safe laboratory practices
  • Managed a smooth operating laboratory session each week including trial runs of experiments, running three hour lab sessions smoothly, and the clean up and pack down of sessions

Laboratory Technician

Analytica Laboratories | Part of ALS Limited
11.2021 - 02.2022
  • Duration: 4 months
  • Played an important role in ensuring the safety and quality of food products by ensuring quality control, sample organisation, sample registration and preliminary sample testing using LIMS
  • Independently managed a sector of the laboratory during 3 months of short-staffing

Education

Masters of Applied Science - Science Communication

University of Otago
Dunedin
06.2024

Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons) - Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology

University of Otago
Dunedin
10.2022

Skills

  • Evidence-Based Critical Analysis
  • Written and Verbal Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Project Planning and Prioritization
  • Relationship Builder

Timeline

Science Communication Intern (Office of the Chief Executive)

ESR - Science and Research
07.2023 - 11.2023

Medical Laboratory Technician/Clinical Registrar

Pathlab Waikato
10.2022 - 02.2023

Laboratory Demonstrator

University of Otago
02.2022 - 10.2022

Laboratory Technician

Analytica Laboratories | Part of ALS Limited
11.2021 - 02.2022

Masters of Applied Science - Science Communication

University of Otago

Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons) - Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology

University of Otago
Isha Kaur