Subash raj Natarajan

Electron Microscopy Lab Volunteer, 02/2023 - Current St Francis Xavier University – Antigonish, NS

Operated and maintained various microscopes, including light microscopy, immune-light microscopy, and TEM
Prepared samples for microscopy analysis and performed protein expression analysis using Western blotting Worked collaboratively with lab team to develop research projects and analyze data

Ensured compliance with laboratory safety and hazardous waste handling protocols

Board Member, 06/2021 - 04/2024
STUDENTS NOVA SCOTIA – Halifax, Nova Scotia

Conducted research and developed policies to address issues affecting post-secondary education in Nova Scotia
Communicated research and policy to educate and influence stakeholders and government officials Successfully lobbied the government to change their post-secondary education policy

Organized campaigns and built partnerships to achieve the organization's vision Skilled in data analysis using tools such as Excel and Tableau

Editor In Chief, 05/2021 - 04/2022 NSCC – Sydney, Nova Scotia

Created and modernized the weekly school magazine as Editor in Chief for Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC)
Published bi-weekly content to 1700 students and staff, ensuring timely and informative communication

Vice President Communications, 04/2021 - 04/2022 NSCC Marconi Campus – Sydney, NS

Utilized advanced marketing techniques to publicize all Students Council meetings
Hired and managed a team of four communications professionals
Recruited and retained Students Council Representatives, ensuring high performance and association success Maintained high standards of record management and administrative duties to serve students effectively Promoted events, activities, programs, and services to members through active campaigns
Advocated for and secured special funding of $4000 per year for four years for international students

International Student Ambassador, 01/2021 - 04/2021 NSCC Marconi Campus – Sydney, NS

Served as a guiding light for international and immigrant students as they became familiar with their new school and surroundings
Created a positive and supportive environment for students by offering opportunities for them to come together, grow, and have fun

Helped students feel welcome and included in the community by organizing events and activities

I am an experienced and detail-oriented professional with a passion for serving the community. My skills include project management, process improvement, and team leadership, and I have a demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues and develop effective solutions. With proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and project management methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall, I have experience coordinating research projects and working in an electron microscopy lab. I hold certifications in Laboratory Safety and Hazardous Waste Handling and have completed courses on managing time, successful goal setting, and enterprise architecture foundations. I am committed to continuous learning and development and am confident that my skills and experience make me an excellent fit for the Research Associate position at Nova Scotia Health.

I am currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Biology at St. Francis Xavier University, which I expect to complete in April 2024. I also attended the American University of Barbados for a year towards a Doctor of Medicine degree. I completed a program in Applied Computer Science at Nova Scotia Community College, which includes IT programming. I have earned several certifications, including Certified Personal Fitness Trainer - Health Fitness Instructor from GoodLife Fitness and CAN FIT PRO, Managing Your Time and Successful Goal Setting from LinkedIn, Enterprise Architecture Foundations from LinkedIn, and Hands-On Mobile Prototyping for UX Designers from LinkedIn. Additionally, I recently completed a Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level C course from St. John Ambulance and a Laboratory Safety and Hazardous Waste Handling course from St. Francis Xavier University.