Matthew Jelloian
805-***-**** Ventura, CA *********@*****.***
Driven, passionate individual integrating my formal education and proficiency in conducting biological research to diverse scientific projects; specializing in the collection and analysis of data, free of deviations. FORMAL EDUCATION
-Bachelors of Science: Biology w/emphasis in Marine Biology California State University Northridge Aug. 2012- Dec. 2015 University of Hawaii at Manoa July 2011 – Aug. 2012 RESEARCH & LABRATORY EXPERIENCE
Aquaculture Production and Hatchery Associate Stellar Biotechnologies, Inc. May 2017 – Feb. 2019
• Responsible for the extraction of hemolymph used for assisting the biopharmaceutical manufacturing scientists in the production of cGMP grade Keyhole Limpet Hemocyanin (KLH)
• Complete culturing of the mollusk Megathura crenulata: first isolating spawning female brood stock for manual egg fertilization, next egg hatching and larval settlement, and finally the protracted juvenile and adult life stages
• Conducted research projects that refined our already sophisticated animal husbandry techniques, specifically developing formulated diets, establishing minimum water quality standards, and the designing of novel recirculating and flow-through culturing systems
• Contemporized inventory databases providing management a more precise and sophisticated stock control system
Veterinary Laboratory Technician Newbury Park Veterinary Clinic April 2016 – June 2017
• Collected various types of fluids and tissue samples for lab diagnostics determining the patients treatment plan
• Performed technical procedures such as producing quality x-rays for radiologist review, urine collection via cystocenthesis with ultrasound, and surgical prep. i.e. intubation of endotracheal tubes, insertion of iv catheters
• Handling of DEA controlled substances, administration of vaccines, and distribution and labeling of prescriptions National Science Foundation (NSF) REU USC, Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies June – Aug. 2015
• Developed a protocol for identifying individual giant sea bass using non-invasive techniques to better study the reproductive behavior of the endangered species Stereolepis gigas
• Analyzed data collected from underwater hydrophones placed around Catalina Island to identify the presence of the species based on sonic frequency
• Tagged individual fish with a passive integrated transponder to help evaluate movement
• Wrote a technical paper and presented findings at the Wrigley Institute Symposium in Catalina
(https://dornsife.usc.edu/wrigley/2015-reuprojects/) Marine Mammal Rehabilitation Associate California Wildlife Center Jan. – June 2014, Jan. – June 2015
• Responsible for the evaluation and intake of new patients collecting data for cataloging health issues as well as the distribution of correct meals and medications to respective marine mammals
• Reporting data results in reports specific to the Department of Fish and Wildlife, NOAA, and internal operations
• Safely restrained captured and recovered stranded wildlife for either rehabilitation or euthanasia SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
• Excellent computer skills including use of Microsoft Office, Systat, I3S Spot Recognition and R Statistics
• Professional quality experimental designing and analyses to a standard that eliminates error
• cGMP and GLP training and experience, refined GDP writing experience
• American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS)- Scientific Diver (100 fsw), PADI- Master diver
• Small vessel certification and experience operating an 18-foot Boston Whaler