John (Jack) Niedbala Jr. MS
***** ***** ****** *********, ***********, New Mexico 87112
509-***-**** ac7r8q@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Summary
I am a competent scientist motivated to bring my expertise to a collective contribution to science. I have gained proficiency in biology and experienced in microbiology and organic chemistry. I have always been driven to explore and grow within a scientific community.
Skills
Experiment conception and execution
Data collection and analysis
Sample collection and storage
Surveying research sites
Team leader/ coordinator for field work and research
Training new employees
Writing conclusions/ articles
Care of laboratory animals
Work History
Chemical Analytical Technician Sep 2018 – Present
Abacus Services Corp./General Mills Inc. Albuquerque, New Mexico
Laboratory Co-Supervisor Oct 2013 – Apr 2017
USDA-ARS/ Washington State University Pullman, Washington
Research Entomologist Jul 2011 – May 2013
Washington State University Pullman, Washington
Laboratory Manager and Research Assistant Jun 2005 – Dec 2010
Particle Accelerator Laboratory, University of Oregon Eugene, Oregon
Education
Master of Science, Entomology 2013
Washington State University Pullman, Washington
Ascertained life cycle of an accidentally
imported pest species
Habitat monitoring
Compiled research from multiple
contributors into a pest report for
poplar plantation managers
Bachelor of Science, Biology 2010
University of Oregon Eugene, Oregon
Co-authored and published three times
for research contributions
Co-taught with Dr. Kenneth Doxsee, seminar
series on “Green Chemistry” techniques to
high school chemistry teachers in Thailand
Awarded Departmental Honors for my work
with leaf-cutter ants: Atta cephalotes
Math, Science, General Courses Mar 2005 – Jun 2009
Lane Community College Eugene, Oregon
Devised a series of experiments to
“Green-up” college Organic Chemistry
Nominated for the Oregon Community
College Association “Student Scholar Award”