Scientific research including method developement

Jacob Michael Horlacher

Address: **** * *** * *****: 801-***-****

Provo, UT 84604 Email: *******@*****.***

http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=113563245&locale=en_US&trk=prof-0-ovw-view-primary

Objective

To obtain a full-time research position as a Process Developer or Engineer where my

knowledge gained through education and work experiences will be used, and expanded

by obtaining the appropriate experience associated with employment as a member of

your team.

Education

MS, Environmental Science, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT (3.7 GPA) Apr. 2013

BS, Genetics & Biotechnology, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT (3.5 GPA) Dec. 2011

Minor in Management (3. 7 GPA) Minor in Environmental Science (3.7 GPA)

Work History

Technical Support & Monitoring Specialist, Vivint Solar, Provo, UT Jan. 2014-Present

Analyze production data and problem reports to identify issues and appropriate solutions

Research issues to provide timely responses to current problems and customer questions

Assist co-workers in correctly identifying problems and solutions for specific accounts

Recognized as the most effective team member for technical support on multiple occasions

Applied Research Analyst, On-Site Mobile Laboratories, American Fork, UT Apr. 2013-Dec. 2014

Consulted farmers on nutrient input requirements to achieve specific crop production goals

Designed and performed experiments testing the manipulation of N-P-K fertilizers

Assisted sales staff in identifying and resolving concerns of potential clients

Created technical protocols and trained field technicians on policies and procedures

Identified research goals and modified research designs to achieve specific goals

Designed marketing materials explaining concepts in soil chemistry and nutrition analysis

Performed literature searches and evaluated their application to current research designs

Research/Teaching Assistant, BYU, Geochemical Soil Analysis Lab, Provo, UT Nov. 2010-Apr. 2013

Developed new techniques improving the research design for current and future projects

Supervised seven teaching assistants making assignments and organizing schedules

Collected, recorded, and analyzed thousands of data points using statistical software

Trained dozens of student technicians in the laboratory policies and procedures

Prepared and presented lectures for university courses exceeding 250 students

Suggested and implemented changes and additions to course and lab curriculum

Identified problems with samples and equipment, and quickly found appropriate solutions

Access, Security, and System Administrator, BYU, Office of IT, Provo, UT Jul. 2009-Dec. 2011

Commended as a superior trainer after assisting with training dozens of new employees

Consulted management on the training process and requirements for new team members

Wrote technical internal documentation for use by management and other team members

Performed audits over varying IT systems including access and change activity audits

Supported about 50 software applications after obtaining in-house certifications for each

Other Relevent Experience

Registered as a current member of the Agronomy Society of America, the Crop Science

Society of America, and the Soil Science Society of America

Volunteered in the BYU Genetics Lab to streamline the DNA extraction process changing

protocols from processing 10 samples to 192 samples of high quality DNA at a time

Operated dozens of laboratory instruments including: seed separator, thermal cyclers, ICP,

AA, shakers, autoclaves, Fluidigm, soil grinders, water baths, vortexes, centrifuges, etc.

Planned events as a representative on the Graduate Student Society Council 2012-2013

Presented research at two international conferences and seven local meetings and lectures

Recognized as valedictorian of Tintic High School graduating class

Achieved Eagle Scout award

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