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M Y L E S M A
ABOUT ME
Hey! I'm Myles
I am currently studying medicinal chemistry at the University of Waterloo. I'm passionate about pharmaceutical research and design on Earth and in space, film chemistry, and chemistry in nature.
If I'm not at school, chances are, you'll find me drinking bubble tea or travelling the world.
PORTFOLIO
CHECK OUT WHAT I'VE BEEN UP TO!
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EXPERIENCE
RECENT RESEARCH AND CLUB OPPORTUNITIES
Canadian Space Agency
LAB ASST. FOR ASTROMATERIAL CURATION Jan 2024- Aug 2024
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Write up SOPs for the OSIRIS-REx mission in collaboration with NASA
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Conduct tests and draft reports on findings to ensure ISO standards are met within the lab
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Participate in outreach to other experts for advice in the curation process
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Participate in dry run trials of the asteroid curation process
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Aid in other projects within the mission as well as around the Agency (e.g. Aqualunar Challenge)
TLC Pharmaceutical Standards Ltd.
JUNIOR SYNTHETIC CHEMIST May 2023 - Aug 2023
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Prepare, set up, monitor, purify, characterize synthetic organic chemistry reactions under various conditions
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Review analytical results and critically problem solve at each step of the exploratory synthetic route(s) in all seven research projects assigned, and scale up when necessary
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Present and consult findings in biweekly meetings with departmental staff
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Aid in the redesign and reassignment of the lab chemical inventory
Advanced Electrophoresis Solutions
LABORATORY TECHNICIAN Sept 2022 - Dec 2022
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Prepare chemical solutions and perform detailed and complex analytical procedures following SOP’s and established test protocols
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Test instrument consumables following established procedures
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Perform sample tests in protein separation and characterization
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Write and review production and quality control related documentation
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Design, draw, and 3-D model designs for lab-related projects
Université de Montréal
VISITING RESEARCH STUDENT Jan 2022 - Apr 2022
May 2021 - Aug 2021
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Conduct laboratory research as part of a team under the guidance of Dr. Stephen Hanessian, OC, FRSC
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Set up, run, and monitor chromatographic columns and reactions with organic and inorganic compounds
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Use complex analysis instruments and methods to analyze and characterize different compounds
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Co-author reports and articles for journals and present findings to team members
University of Waterloo
Hong Kong Student Association
ADVISOR Jan 2022 - Jan 2023
VICE PRESIDENT Sept 2021 - Jan 2022
PUBLIC RELATIONS EXECUTIVE Oct 2020 - Present
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Conduct interviews, provide advice and direction for decision-making to best suit the club's interests
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Lead a team in the planning, designing, and distribution of the club apparel line
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Answer questions about the club
Nexus Laboratories Inc.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT May 2020 - Dec 2020
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My first publication, co-authoring a paper published in the Journal of Global Health
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COVID-19 in Canada: A self-assessment and review of preparedness and response
EDUCATION
University of Waterloo
Medicinal Chemistry (co-op) 2020-2025
- Fourth Year
- University of Waterloo Varsity Ice Hockey Team Affiliate
- University of Waterloo President's Scholarship
Lisgar Collegiate Institute
Gifted Program 2016-2020
- Honour Roll and OCDSB Silver Medal Recipient
- University of Toronto National Book Award
- Student Council Fundraising Executive
- Leadership Camp Head
- Lisgar Alumni Alliance Executive
- Lisgar Symphonic Winds - Tuba Player
- Lisgar Varsity Ice Hockey Team -- Alternate Captain & Goalie
- Lisgar Varsity Track and Field Team -- East OFSAA (2017)
- Lisgar Senior Rugby Team -- Winger
SKILLS
Technical Skills
AutoCAD
Microsoft Office
Google G Suite
Wix Web Design
Basic Coding Skills
ChemDraw
Languages
English
Cantonese
Mandarin
(French)
Certifications
National Lifeguard
Standard First Aid
CPR "C", AED
COVID-19 Plan to Protect
Technical Skills
AutoCAD
Microsoft Office
G Suite
Basic Coding Skills
Wix Web Design
Chemical Skills
ChemDraw
Gaussian
NMR, (LC-)MS, HPLC, IR, MP
Organic Synthesis
~ SAY HELLO ~
CONTACT
Get in touch with me! Whether it is just a casual conversation or an opportunity you would like to provide me, I would be more than willing to get in contact with you.
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Available upon request