LEE R. BUSHEN
Tomah, WI *****
*******@*****.***
Laboratory Director, Institute of Environmental Health 10/2015 - present
Sparta, WI
Responsible for establishing and maintaining the quality management system and ensuring procedures and documentation are in compliance with ISO 17025
Communicate with client on test results and estimated time of test completion
Placement of laboratory personnel in appropriate areas to ensure efficiency and staff success
Establishing a new laboratory by coordinating and executing the plan for maximum sample processing efficiency by redesigning laboratory space to accommodate sample volume and test requirements
Experience writing corrective action reports and performing route cause analysis
Perform microbiological and PCR testing on finished protein powder products, ingredients, and environmental samples
Trained client on completion of sample acquisition receipt forms
Measure preparation time to determine the duration of sample processing
Order supplies and equipment based on projected sample volume and test
Coordinate with customer to ensure proper sample transfer from plant to laboratory
Obviate processing bottle necks by ensuring equipment is used effectively and functioning properly
Oversee general laboratory operations
Health, Safety and Environmental Coordinator, Kenny Construction 10/2012 - 01/2013
Indio, CA
Performed and documented safety and environmental audits using Safetynet software on mobile platforms
Enforced safety regulations on worksites by communicating non-compliances with site foreman and ensuring safety compliance prior to leaving worksite
Suggested corrective environmental and safety measures to supervisors in order to adhere to state and federal OSHA and EPA requirements
Presented hour long safety orientation to new employees on a weekly basis
Conducted accident investigations
Prepared Apparent Cause Evaluation (ACE) reports and safety alerts
Engineer Officer, U.S. Army 10/2009 - 06/2012
Vilseck, Germany
Supervised 28 personnel and maintained over $250,000 worth of equipment during deployment in Operation Enduring Freedom 2010-2011
Responsible for reacting to enemy situations by dispatching soldiers to the immediate area of Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan
Lead route clearance platoon on 100+ successful missions with zero casualties through the hostile environment of southern Afghanistan
Advised commanders on threats of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in the area of operation
Trained on Microsoft Project and scheduling duties
Compiled PowerPoint slides for supervisor to brief higher command
Performed and supervised administrative duties
Sergeant, U.S. Army 5/2005 - 10/2009
Various Locations
Ensured trainers were enforcing safety while efficiently conducting live-fire exercises
Played a substantial role in the development of a new communications unit that would later be comprised of 55 soldiers
Responsible for reserving and scheduling career development classes for 50 personnel
Composed after-mission reports which were used to plan subsequent operations
Directly responsible for the storage and disposal of hazardous materials (HAZMAT)
Ensured all training was compliant with environmental regulations
Coordinated the training of 45+ personnel in multiple realms, including driver’s training and physical training
Trained as a Satellite Communications Operator/Maintainer at the Signal School in Fort Gordon, GA
Served as a system administrator
Excelled as a company executive officer, a commissioned officer’s position, while holding a lower enlisted rank
Research Technician, Cornell University 6/2002 - 12/2003
Ithaca, NY
Purified RNA from animal tissues using aseptic techniques
Triaged and catalogued species of animal samples to determine priority of testing
Tested up to 50 samples daily during high volume input
Developed RT-PCR protocol to test for West Nile Virus in RNA samples
Maintained mammalian cell culture lines
Tested animal blood and serum for West Nile Virus using ELISA
Recorded test results into VETLIMS database
Designed primers for PCR of Eastern Equine Encephalitis
Assisted in performing plaque reduction assays in Biosafety Level 3 laboratory
Research Technician, Binghamton University 3/2001 - 6/2002
Binghamton, NY
Performed numerous molecular biology laboratory techniques including: PCR, Cloning, DNA and RNA purification, Western Blots, Southern Blots, and DNA sequencing
Ran agarose gel electrophoresis and PAGE
Supervised and trained undergraduate students on numerous laboratory techniques and protocols
Performed primary neuronal cell cultures
Co-instructor of the molecular biology section of a graduate level Biomedical Anthropology course with laboratory concentration
Developed method for the isolation of total RNA from frozen human brain tissue while working in a Biosafety level 2 laboratory
Responsible for the care and maintenance of laboratory equipment and ordering of supplies through the university system
Certifications and Skills
Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
OSHA 30 Construction Certification
Microsoft Office software
Macintosh Operating Systems
SharePoint
Safety Net
Associations and Honors
Tri-beta honors society member
Association of Undergraduate Geneticists (AUG) member– academic club for students in the recombinant genetics program
Education
May 2000 - Bachelors of Science in Biology
Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY