Assistant Lab Technician
Resume:
Qualifications
Presenter of Self Research ““The Impact of Discrimination & Oppression of Black Belt Communities Using Premeditated Negligence in the Environmental Field.” Tallapoosa County
Lab Technician Specialist (Including tissue collection, DNA extractions, Greenhouse Correspondent)
Computer Applications: Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel to prepare course assignments and Adobe Premier Pro to complete major course project presentations.
Certified in ERDAS Imagine and ARCGIS Ersi System Software.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Tuskegee Institute
Concentration: Environmental Science
Experience
Environmental Research Intern, Savannah River Environmental Science Field Station June 2019-July 2019
University of South Carolina Aiken/South Carolina State University
Conducted geological and hydrological research at the Savannah River Site.
Studied the ecological position of human populations within the global ecosystem will be presented along with human populations with the local environment. Impacts of natural environmental factors and pollutants on human health will be explored including case studies.
Examined chemical principles and practices within the environment.
Evaluated soil physical properties that affect transport and retention of pollutants, saturated and unsaturated flow in the soils, drainage, basic aquifer characteristics, erosion and sediment transport, stream flow and storm flow dynamics in response to rainfall and watershed features.
Lab Technician (Independent Studies/iBreed Program) January 2018-Present
Tuskegee Institute
Conducted research experiments using DNA/RNA extractions of plant and animal materials with transformation E. coli and Polymerase Chain Reactions.
Observed Professors, Mentors, and Ph.D. level Graduates as they demonstrated materials and methods.
Demonstrated understanding of coursework related materials and other experiments.
Lab Assistant (Sweet Potato & Potato Breeding Genetics) June 2018-July 2018
North Carolina State University
Conducted research experiments using DNA Quantifications and PCR sequencing using molecular markers/ disease screenings of ornamental cultivars.
Summer Mentor/Counselor June 2017-July 2017
Tuskegee Institute
Create awareness of educational opportunities that are available in STEM related courses through hands-on research, leadership development, sustainability, and personal enrichment activities. (GIS Mapping System)
Summer Intern June 2016-July 2016
Walton Electric Membership Corporation
Provided Information Technological assistance to file plans for local communities and add adjustments to electrical measurements for streetlight poles, conductors, and generators.
Activities
Director at Large (Region 4) of the Environmental Justice Academy Alumni Association
Captain/Member, Alpha Tau Mu Fraternity Inc. (Community Service Fraternity)
Member of Sigma Alpha Pi: The National Society of Leadership and Success
M@P Program Participant- Observed Graduate Level Entry requirements for Ag-related course materials at Purdue University
2019 Student at the 1890 HBCU Land Grant Institution Environmental Justice Academy at Tennessee University
2018-19 Minorities in Natural Resources Conservation Conference Participant
& Community Service Chairman/Treasurer of Wildlife & Natural Resources Conservation Club 2018-2019
References
Dr. Ramble Ankumah Ph.D.
Assistant Dean of C.A.E.N.S of Tuskegee Institute
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Dr. Olga Bolden-Tiller Ph.D.
Assistant Dean of C.A.E.N.S of Tuskegee Institute
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Dr. De’Etra Young Ph.D.
Extension Assistant Professor at Tennessee State University
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Mr. Rodney Stone
USDA 1980 Program Liaison
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