State University Assistant
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Matthew D. Zach
Fairview Park, Ohio 44126 acx971@r.postjobfree.com
440-***-**** acx971@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
College graduate seeking work in Biological Research.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in invertebrate identification, herbicide application, and invasive plant removal.
Skills in invertebrate husbandry (Danaus plexippus and Hogna carolinensis).
Educated in general chemistry and general organic chemistry.
EDUCATION
Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, Ohio
Bachelor of Science, Biology Specialization in Ecology & Conservation
Dean’s List Fall 2013-Spring 2016
Honors Student
4.0 cumulative GPA
AWARDS
Award of Scholars
CURS Spring and Summer Semester Grants
President’s Award for Academic Achievement
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Dr. Kevin McCluney’s Lab Bowling Green, Ohio
Undergraduate Researcher December 2015-December 2016
Assisted in the preparation and data collection of invertebrate dietary needs.
Developed and pursued personal research project on invertebrate predatory behavior.
Setup insect traps in the field, collected water samples and recorded soil moisture levels.
Dr. Karen Root’s Lab Bowling Green, Ohio
Assistant Monitor May-August 2015
Recorded ultrasonic calls of bats from roadside and within nature preserve.
Collected and recorded environmental data alongside roadways.
Managed equipment and tracked roadway transects with GPS.
LAB WORK
Dr. Kevin McCluney’s Lab Bowling Green, Ohio
Research Assistant August-December 2016
Collected water samples in the field and centrifuged them in the lab.
Scrubbed off algal populations from stones and collected samples for genetic, photochemical and chemical testing.
Programed lab equipment such as field auto sampler and managed lab centrifuge.
Dr. Helen Michaels’ Lab Bowling Green, Ohio
Undergraduate Researcher May-December 2015
Pursued personal research project on larval fitness benefits derived from host plant tissue.
Collaborated in the preparation and planning of monarch butterfly husbandry for graduate student research.
Assisted in the management of the facilities, health and diet of invertebrates.
Dr. Shannon Pelini’s Lab Bowling Green, Ohio
Laboratory Technician January-May 2015
Sorted through samples, identified invertebrates, and managed data.
Used and managed light microscopes and identification keys.
Familiarized with R studio.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Compass Group Bowling Green, Ohio
Student Associate August-November 2015
Assisted in the preparation and service of menu items.
Cleaned tabletops, swept and mopped floors, and washed various cooking utensils.
Stocked dinnerware and managed table setup.
Capstone on Campus Bowling Green, Ohio
Summer Recondition Crew Member May-July 2015
Painted dorm rooms, staged furniture and cleaned living space of residence halls.
Managed personal painting and cleaning equipment.
Worked alongside other employees as well as individually.
Lawrence Community Management Group Olmstead Falls, Ohio
Pool Attendant June – August 2014
Maintained pool chemical levels and health of facilities.
Managed patron safety; reinforced rules and kept records of pool repairs and maintenance.
Held property keys; opened and closed facilities.
References
Professor Dan Pavuk
Lecturer, Faculty Advisor
Bowling Green State University
319 Life Science Building
Bowling Green, OH 43403
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Jamie Becker
PhD Program Teaching Associate
Bowling Green State University
455B Life Science Building
Bowling Green, OH 43403
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Melanie Marshall
PhD Program Teaching Associate
Bowling Green State University
455B Life Science Building
Bowling Green, OH 43403
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