My name is Solomon Vandt, a fourth year Biochemistry student at the University of British Columbia (UBC) expecting to graduate in the Spring of 2015. During my Bachelor’s degree, I completed the UBC Science Co-op Program.
In the Co-op program, I worked as a Clinical Trials Assistant with the BC Cancer Agency (BCCA) where I was involved in the processing, documentation, and shipment of clinical samples of patients enrolled in clinical trials.
Following my BCCA experience, I worked at Applied Biological Materials (ABM), a biotech company located in Richmond, B.C. At ABM, I worked as Research Assistant in the Genetic Engineering sector of the R&D department. In this position, I was involved in production of various kits sold by ABM, quality control of products, and development of novel kits. Concurrently, I held the role of Cell Licensing Associate at ABM, a role which required me to use my professional communication and negotiation skills to reach cell licensing agreements with various institutions. In August 2014, I was awarded the Cell Licensing Business Development Award for outstanding contribution by ABM.
Through my various experiences, I realized my passion for working with patients and being involved in healthcare. I am currently employed as a Clinical Trials Assistant in a causal role at BCCA Vancouver Cancer Centre (VCC). In this role I work closely with Unit Clerks and Data Coordinators. Upon my UBC graduation, I am taking on a full time role with BCCA in a Clinical Trials Assistant/Coordinator position.
I am also a volunteer at the BCCA VCC providing support for patients living with cancer. Being in a Floater role, I provided conversational support for patients in the clinical trials arm and in the radiation therapy sector, in addition to the other areas of the centre. In a shift-lead role, I help the Volunteer Services Coordinator with various administrative duties.
On my free time, I like playing sports, learning new meal recipes, and watching movies. I also enjoy meeting new people – so I encourage visitors to my Web Folio to connect with me through LinkedIn or by email at svandt@hotmail.com.