Aliessa Hallal
Bois-des-Filion
Summary
Adaptable professional with a proven ability to quickly assimilate new information and excel in dynamic environments. Recognized for effectively applying knowledge to achieve results, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to continuous learning.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Developed Pitch Deck on Smart Knee Implant Technology
McGill University
12.2024 - 12.2025
- Pitched to VCs and top industry professionals at the BDC (Banque du Canada) headquarters in Montreal.
Laboratory Development Specialist - Internship
Talar Bio Inc.
Kirkland
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Mastered using a deposition robot machine for developing the proprietary devices.
- Developed and optimized lateral flow assays and SOPs; formulated buffers and other general chemical compounds; prepared specific materials to produce and evaluate monoclonal antibodies; performed BCA assay testing.
- Prepared extensive regulatory documentation for product market release (21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, etc.).
Veterinary Care Work - Cancer Research
Comparative Medicine and Animal Resource Centre (CMARC)
Montreal
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Repair, maintenance, and fabrication of animal housing, equipment, and devices.
- Operated various equipment for animal care and animal husbandry.
- Tended to basic animal needs, such as feeding, cleaning, exercising, and health monitoring.
Maxillofacial Surgeon and Orthodontist (intern)
Centaire Dentaire
Vimont
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Observing first-hand dental care, including fillings and repairs, anesthesia, root canals, dental crowns, bridges and implants, extractions, x-rays, sealants, teeth whitening, and braces/Invisalign.
- Successfully assisted the dentists by performing chair-side duties.
Sales Internship
Ideal Homes
Amman
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Company Overview: Real Estate Company: Ideal Homes, Amman, Jordan.
- I worked alongside the company owner, Samer Samman.
- Scheduled and managed meetings, and phone calls when necessary.
- I greeted visitors, checked them in and out, and answered all questions and inquiries.
- Worked on Excel and Microsoft Office.
- I strengthened my interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Education
M.Sc. - Translational Biomedical Engineering
McGill University
12.2024
B.Sc. - Bachelor of Science Honours - Life Sciences
Queen's University
06.2023
Skills
- Regulatory Affairs (drafted multiple and gathered eSTAR file, technical documentation, and Medical device license application for US, CA, and EU jurisdictions)
- Protocol Development
- Informed Consent Form Development
- Patent analysis (filed and drafted provisional/non-provisional patent applications, registered e-filer for USPTO)
- Medical device documentation involved gathering CAPA, FMEA, and DI/DO matrix documents for a manual insulin pen during a medical device development course run by the company, AgileMV
- Animal care for research purposes
- Basic SolidWorks and CAD proficiency
- Proposal development
- Research and analysis
- Monitoring and evaluation
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer work at Opération Enfant Soleil (non-profit organization), Rachel Roby, Real estate agent at REMAX, Montreal, Quebec, Engaged and helped raise funds alongside Rachel Roby, to develop high-quality paediatrics for all the children in Quebec., 05/01/21, 5
Researchandpublications
Undergraduate Researcher (Coursework), Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Gathered results on the contractile behaviour of rabbit aortic rings and examined the intracellular pathways of vascular control., 09/01/21, 12/01/21, 9
Languages
English
First Language
French
Elementary (A2)
A2
Certification
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certification - Queen's University
- Ethical Conduct in Research (TCPS 2: Core 2022) - Queen's University
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) - Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, expires 2026
- Health Canada Division 5 - Drugs for Clinical Trials Involving Human Subjects - Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, expires 2026
- Human Research SOP Training 1 - Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, expires 2026
Accomplishments
- Dean's Honour List: 3.5+ GPA - Issued by Queen's University (2022)
- Dean's List Scholar: 4.1+ GPA - Issued by Queen's University (2023)
- High Academic Standing 3.93/4.0 GPA - Issued by McGill University (2024)
Timeline
Developed Pitch Deck on Smart Knee Implant Technology
McGill University
12.2024 - 12.2025
Laboratory Development Specialist - Internship
Talar Bio Inc.
05.2024 - 08.2024
Veterinary Care Work - Cancer Research
Comparative Medicine and Animal Resource Centre (CMARC)
11.2023 - 04.2024
Maxillofacial Surgeon and Orthodontist (intern)
Centaire Dentaire
05.2022 - 07.2022
Sales Internship
Ideal Homes
08.2021 - 09.2021
M.Sc. - Translational Biomedical Engineering
McGill University
B.Sc. - Bachelor of Science Honours - Life Sciences
Queen's University
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