Field Technician Lab

Anna Exley

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Education

Bemidji State University – B.S. Wildlife Biology Aug 2018 – Dec 2021

Bemidji, MN

GPA: 3.5

Memberships:

Student Chapter of the Wildlife Society

Minnesota Fisheries Society Student Chapter

National Society of Leadership and Success

Capstone - Habitat Selection of Male Wolf in Northern Minnesota

Aug – Dec 2021

GIS data analysis and synthesis in ArcMap

Categorizing habitat type based on satellite imagery.

Location data and frequency of habitat type visited determined preference.

Research Poster design.

Experience

Field Technician May 2024- Jul 2024

Intermountain Bird Observatory, Various, MT

Conduct Point-Count surveys for bird species.

Use GPS systems for navigation.

Communicating with landowners

Data proofing and entry, organization

Spreadsheets, scanning documents.

Working alone outdoors in various terrain and weather conditions

Familiarity with western species of plants and animals

Lab Technician Jan 2023 - Present

WuxiAppTec, Saint Paul, MN

Inject, patch/wrap, implant, observe, necropsy, and withdraw and collect body fluids.

Shave, handle, weigh, ID, and anesthetize small animals.

GLP/GML protocols.

Maintain and clean laboratory equipment.

Collect and review raw data.

Small anima euthanasia via IV injection and CO2.

Strong quantitative skills.

Field Technician July 5 – Sept 3, 2022

Midwest Natural Resources, St. Paul, MN

ID native and invasive Minnesota plants.

Hike through inclement weather and rough terrain.

Frequent travel and overnight stay.

Map plant communities with Trimble GPS units and ArcMap.

Work in small teams.

Outdoor safety and client safety protocols.

Timed meander surveys, monarch habitat assessment, relevé sampling, wetland & upland monitoring

Lab Technician March – June 2020

3M, Woodbury, MN

Functionality test 3M products

Microsoft Spreadsheet data entry

Follow GLP protocol.

Organize space, maintenance and clean equipment and glass.

Mixing harsh cleaning chemicals under fume hood.

Oral and written communication

Field Sampler Technician May – Sept 2020

Metropolitan Mosquito Control District, St. Paul, MN

ID mosquito larvae instars and pupae.

Bike, lift, push, crouch, hike.

Vehicle and bike general maintenance.

Electronic and written data collection.

Google Maps and city map navigation

Friendly and professional communication.

Team and independent work.

Road safety and lab safety guidelines.

Biology Lab Assistant Jan 2019 – Dec 2021

Bemidji State University Department of Biology, Bemidji, MN

Assemble lab equipment according to class schedules.

Build chemical spill kits and monitor safety equipment.

Inventory organization and labeling.

Clean, maintenance, and transport glassware and sensitive equipment

Dilute and measure chemical solutions.

Care for invertebrates, fish, and plants

Sample Technician for Chronic Wasting Disease Jan 2019 – Dec 2021

Bemidji State University, Crosby and Bemidji, MN

Lymph node identification and extraction.

Sex white-tail deer and dentition aging.

Prep, label, and store whirl packs.

Enter and proof accurate, clear data.

Outdoors in various weather and lighting conditions.

Positive, friendly communication.

Volunteering

Electro-shocking [3hrs] Oct 2019

Student Chapter of the Fisheries Society, Bemidji, MN

Identify freshwater fish.

Nets and electroshock equipment.

Navigate turbulent water in waders.

Avian Caregiver [180hrs] May – July 2019

The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, Roseville, MN

Feed, handle, and observe juvenile passerines and waterfowl.

Strict feeding schedules.

Prepare insects, fruits, and formulas.

Administer oral medication.

Sanitize cages, bedding, dishes, and countertops.

Orchestrate and advise volunteers.

Brush Cutting for Prairie Chicken Habitat [5hrs]

DNR, Crookston MN March 2019

Hand saws, wood cutters.

Deep snow, cold temperatures.

Bobcat Necropsy, Grand Rapids, MN (4hrs] March 2019

Remove portion of bobcat dentary bone via wood cutters.

Assemble sample packs with incisors, uterus, and hunter information.

Working around deceased and decaying animals.

Sex bobcats and ID internal organs

Lift +40lbs

Concessions Worker, Sanford Center, Bemidji MN [8hrs] Dec 2018, 2019

Fast-paced.

Customer service.

Inventory.

Work in teams.

Deer Spotlight Surveys, Bemidji, MN [6hrs] Nov 2018, 2019, 2021

Distance sampling for Department of Natural Resources Whitetail deer population survey.

Operate spotlight from a moving vehicle in low light and freezing conditions.

Estimate distance to animals from transect.

Sex and age live whitetail deer

Duck Banding, Agassiz, MN [3hrs] Sept 2018

ID species, sex, and age of waterfowl.

Safely handle and release small animals.

Licenses and Certifications

Class D Driver’s License

US citizenship

MN Trapping Certification

Gun Safety

United States Passport

Skills

Animal Husbandry

Domestic animals [10+ years]

Aquarium and cage maintenance [4 years]

Technology

ESRI software - ArcMap/ArcGIS.

R.

Garmin and Trimble GPS units.

Microsoft Office Suite .

Adobe.

Identification

Dichotomous keys .

Native/invasive North American birds,

freshwater fish, mammals, insects, vascular plants.

Track and sign in snow, sand, mud.

References

Dr. Brain Hiller Madeline Turnquist Dr. Jacob M. Haus

Professor of Biology Biology Lab Supervisor Professor of Biology

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