Denisa Juknaite
London
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented professional with a strong academic background and hands-on experience in designing, conducting, and analysing research projects. Proven ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Skilled in various scientific methodologies, including experience with statistical software and academic writing. Adept at collaborating across multidisciplinary teams and committed to contributing meaningful insights to advance knowledge and innovation. Seeking a challenging research role to apply analytical skills and a passion for discovery in a dynamic environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Embryology Associate
CRGH
09.2022 - Current
- Responsible for the creation of patient notes in preparation for treatment and ensuring they have legal consent for their treatments.
- Work in a multi-disciplinary team to provide the best patient care.
- Utilisation of IDEAS Fertility Clinic Software to accurately log treatment events (IVF/ICSI, Biopsies, Freezes, Thaws), and generating Laboratory Summary Letters.
- Keeping record of patients with samples stored at the clinic, updating spreadsheets, and contacting patients before their consent periods run out.
- Staying informed with latest regulatory body (HFEA) updates and the submitting data through PRISM.
- Detecting and resolving errors in PRISM submissions.
- Witnessing of IVF laboratory procedures in adherence to clinical SOPs.
- The donning of appropriate PPE when in the laboratory.
- The preparation of dishes for laboratory procedures (injections, biopsies, cumulus dissection, thawing, vitrification, etc)
- The preparation of media and aliquoting accurately as to keep the conditions optimal for embryo culture.
- Knowledge of the laboratory alarm systems.
- Tracking laboratory stock items on the clinic system.
- Keeping record of all patients having treatment and ensuring all procedures have been completed.
- Assisting with data processing for research projects and clinic statistics.
Swabbing Practitioner - COVID-19
ABM Industries
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Followed clinical SOPs and hygiene guidelines to safely swab patients for either their PCR or rapid COVID‑19 testing.
- Analysing and sending out results to patients.
- Keeping a clean and safe environment.
- Assuring patients by providing the best clinical care.
- Part-Time role alongside MSc studies.
Genetic Technologist (COVID-19)
Oncologica
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Carrying out manual and automated (STAR) extraction of RNA from nasopharyngeal patient samples and preparing them for RT-qPCR testing.
- Performing accurate RT-qPCR testing on patient samples.
- Learning and adhering to standard operating procedures.
- Donning appropriate PPE and keeping a sterile/safe environment for myself and those around me.
- Appropriately disposing of materials within the lab (i.e sharps/biohazard bins).
- Work in a team to increase efficiency from receiving the samples, to resulting them.
- Managing high-volume workloads.
- Weekly self-testing to ensure safe work environments.
- Submission of time-sheets.
- Contributed to a triple increase in output of results.
Education
Master of Science - Reproductive Science and Women's Health
University College London
London, United Kingdom09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
University of Westminster
London, United Kingdom05.2021
A-Level - Biology (A), Mathematics (B), Chemistry (C)
Drapers Academy
09.2018
Skills
- Microscopy and cell culture techniques
- Experimental research
- RNA/DNA extraction and qPCR
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Team-work
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Adaptable learner
- Robust record keeping
- Computer proficiency
LANGUAGES
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Lithuanian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Embryology Associate
CRGH
09.2022 - Current
Swabbing Practitioner - COVID-19
ABM Industries
03.2022 - 08.2022
Genetic Technologist (COVID-19)
Oncologica
06.2021 - 09.2021
A-Level - Biology (A), Mathematics (B), Chemistry (C)
Drapers Academy
Master of Science - Reproductive Science and Women's Health
University College London
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
University of Westminster
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