MICHAEL J. HASTINGS, JR.

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Cromwell, CT

860-***-****

adet0d@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Find a position where I can utilize the full potential of my scientific background.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT December 2014

High School Diploma

Cromwell High School, Cromwell, CT June 2010

WORK EXPERIENCE

LabCorp Dianon Systems Shelton, CT Mar 2018 to Present

Histology Technician

Prepare slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologists, according to policies and procedures. Daily responsibilities include verification of proper accessioning and labeling of all tissue samples, ensure proper tissue processing, maintain, operate, and prepare solutions for tissue processors, embedding processed tissue in paraffin, and maintaining a clean and well-organized work area. Experience in Hematoxylin and Eosin staining, microtomy, operating automated cover slipper, filing of finished blocks and slides, and maintenance of equipment and troubleshooting equipment failures. All tasks are preformed adhering to the lab's quality control policies and document all quality control activities, as well as all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards.

Average Joe’s Landscaping Cromwell, CT Mar 2016 to Mar 2018

Foreman

Responsibilities include mowing lawns, pruning/planting, fertilizing, disease prevention and treatment, annual clean up, snow removal, operating bobcat, application and disposal of pesticides and other hazardous chemicals, hiring employees, supervising employees, and providing information to new and existing clients. Tasks require fast-paced working, attention to detail, leadership skills, teaching skills, and excellent communication skills with both clients and crew members. Work is time-sensitive and requires each job to be completed in a quick, but meticulous manner. As a result of time-sensitive work, shifts can go long and require work to be done in inclement weather

Telaid Industries Inc. Niantic, CT Jan 2016 to Mar 2016

Dispatcher

Work included maintaining technicians’ work schedules, making and confirming sales, confirming deliveries, data entry, and billing once work was completed. Completing these tasks required the ability to multi-task, attention to detail, and using critical thinking in a fast-paced work environment. Additionally, a variety of computer programs were used throughout the process including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft SharePoint, Google Docs, and many others.

Acer Gardens Deep River, CT Apr 2015 to Nov 2015

Nursery Worker

Responsible for a variety of tasks including watering, pruning, weeding, organizing, planting, fertilizing, and repotting trees and shrubs, disease prevention, customer service, making deliveries, loading vehicles with plants and product, unloading tractor trailers, operating irrigation controller, cleaning water filters, flushing water lines, mixing chemicals (Sanidate 12.0 and a wide range of pesticides), applying pesticides, maintaining a detailed log of pesticide application, operating, sanitizing, and constructing greenhouses, operating equipment including a Kubota tractor and Dingo (compact utility vehicle), moving pallets of product using a pallet jack and a forklift, loading soil, mulch, and compost into trucks using a tractor, and maintaining vehicles (checking oil, lubricating the tractor).

Laboratory of Dr. Thomas Mione CCSU, New Britain, CT Aug 2014 to Dec 2014

Lab Assistant

Work with Dr. Mione included researching floral growth patterns and genetic diversity of Jaltomata procumbens using techniques such as microphotography and written observations. Other responsibilities included plant identification, upkeep of plants, studying effects of sample preservation, measuring growth, pest inspection/removal and other related activities.

Stop & Shop Peapod Cromwell, CT June 2011 to June 2017

Personal Home Shopper

Working in a fast-paced environment responsible for accurate scanning and packing of home delivery customer purchases. Orders are timed and measured for accuracy and quality, which requires speed, agility and attention to detail. Experience auditing for quality control, ensure orders are packed well and are within appropriate temperature range for shipment.

RELATED COURSEWORK

Biology: Integrative Biology, Water Science, Environmental Science, Research Experience

Chemistry: General Chemistry I/II with Lab, Foundations of Organic Chemistry with Lab

Math: Applied Calculus with Trigonometry, Physics I/II, College Algebra

OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL SKILLS

Experience maintaining vehicles and equipment, moving pallets of product using a pallet jack and a forklift, unloading box trucks and flatbed, and loading trucks with soil, mulch, and compost. Understand standard operating procedures and safety protocols in greenhouse/nursery environment working in both inside and outside conditions. Using laboratory equipment including: personal protective equipment (PPE), beakers, Erlenmeyer flasks, Florence flasks, volumetric flasks, test tubes, tongs, racks, watch glasses, crucibles, funnels, graduated cylinders, droppers, pipettes, burets ring stands, rings, clamps, tongs, forceps, scoopulas, thermometers, Bunsen burners, balances, centrifuges, binocular stereoscopic microscopes, Brightfield microscopes, polarizing microscopes, electron microscopes, slides/coverslips, and many more. Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.

REFERENCES

Joe Gacioch Owner Average Joe’s Landscaping 860-***-****

Thomas Mione Professor CCSU 860-***-****

Jessica Favale Managers Peapod 860-***-****

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