Ala A.

Animal Care Coordinator at Virogin Biotech

Ala A. has a diverse work experience spanning several fields. They started their career as a Test Coordinator at Prometric and also worked as a Corporate Sales Executive at MindMerge Training & Consulting. In 2020, Ala A. worked as a Test Administrator at Blundon Centre at Memorial University of Newfoundland and later as a Customer Retention Specialist at S&P Data Digital. They then transitioned to the field of research, first as a Molecular and Cellular Genetics Research Assistant and Trainee Lab Assistant at Memorial University of Newfoundland, and then as a Research Assistant at Virogin Biotech. Throughout their career, Ala A. has gained experience in various areas such as sales, customer service, and research.

Ala A. attended Memorial University of Newfoundland from 2019 to 2023, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Biology for health professions and a minor in Psychology. Prior to that, Ala A. completed their high school education at the International Indian School in Dammam, earning a High School Diploma.

In terms of additional certifications, Ala A. received the following:

- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification from The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) in March 2023.

- TCPS 2: CORE 2022 certification from the National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada in March 2023.

- Mental Health First Aid certification from the Mental Health Commission of Canada in November 2022.

- Certificate of Appreciation from Memorial University of Newfoundland (Student Experience Office) in September 2021.

- Certificate of Recognition for Skillshare Facilitator from the Student Volunteer Bureau in September 2021.

- Personal Health Information Act certification from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador in April 2020.

Additionally, Ala A. has obtained several certifications related to biosafety, animal care, radiation safety, science lab safety, and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) from Memorial University of Newfoundland. However, the specific months and years of obtaining these certifications are not provided.

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Timeline

  • Animal Care Coordinator

    January 1, 2024 - present

  • Research Assistant/ Animal Care Coordinator

    June, 2023