Matthew Comer

(H) 951-***-****, 951-***-**** adrw8g@r.postjobfree.com 1651 Sutter Lane, Corona, California 92879

SUMMARY

Driven Laboratory Technician with comprehensive hands-on experience in analyzing soil samples. Well-versed in all aspects of laboratory operations, including sample preparation and equipment maintenance. Comfortable using Excel to track and manage samples.

SKILLS

Soil sampling and pollution analysis

Environmental monitoring

Data Entry

Sample preparation and analysis

Chemical identification

Laboratory safety procedures

Quality control

Excel, PowerPoint, Word proficiency

Clinical lab settings

Inventory oversight

Disinfection procedures

Hazardous evidence handling

Inorganic chemistry expertise

Adobe Bridge Photo/Video Management

Writing professional documents

EXPERIENCE

Lab Technician, California Baptist University, 09/7/2017-Current, 30 hours,

Riverside, CA

Supervised supplies in inventory and notified the lab coordinator when items became low.

Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.

Designed space plans to account for ongoing departmental growth and/or reduction.

Monitored and tracked samples using Excel while notifying supervisors and clients of any missing samples or database errors.

Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.

Maintained, calibrated and troubleshot pH probes and balances.

Setting up and tearing down lab areas for all the Natural Mathematics and Sciences laboratory classes.

Preparing chemical solutions

Disposing of chemical/hazardous waste.

Autoclaving dissection tools and bio waste. (Weekly maintenance on the autoclave).

Cleaning and disinfecting laboratory glassware.

Using Word and Excel for inventory lists, student worker instructions, and student safety contracts.

Environmental monitoring

Plant care

Volunteer Online Photo/Video Management, Dear Ocean, 04/20/2022-Current, 10 hours

Hawaii

Photo/Video Management.

Data Organizing

Environmental Consulting.

Crew, McDonald's Corporation, 04/6/2017-09/04/2017, 30 hours,

Corona, CA

Customer service, cooking and cleaning.

Conference and Events Worker, California Baptist University, 06/17/2015-04/24/2016, 10 hours

Riverside, CA

Quickly setting up tables and chairs for meetings, banquets and other events.

Quickly removing props used from a concluded event and storing them in their proper locations.

Small maintenance on various equipment.

Installing AV equipment.

Lab Assistant, California Baptist University, 09/05/2013-04/24/2016, 10 hours

Riverside, CA

Retrieving soil samples and analyzing samples for ‘heavy metals’ and other pollutants.

Achieved timely experiment results by managing all support activities and enhancing my biology professor's productivity.

Maintained and updated database of relevant scientific articles, journals and manuscripts.

Performed solution preparation, sample collection, and analysis tasks according to standards.

Maintained inventory and equipment in neat and professional manner.

Promptly and efficiently distributed specimens to different facilities and labs.

Sanitized workstations and instruments to avoid cross-contamination.

Participated in team collaboration initiatives to plan for company's future growth.

Recorded known control values from technical instruments to ensure reliability and accuracy in test results reporting.

Complied with all laws regulated by state board of pharmacy.

Correctly prepared laboratory equipment and instrumentation required for tests, research, process or quality control.

Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures.

Produced and submitted laboratory documents and reports per compliance requirements.

Maintained inventory of supplies and equipment by creating record of all stock..

Managed collection of soil samples with accuracy and efficiency.

Organized lab test solutions, compounds and reagents.

Transporting heavy and fragile equipment.

Office work, such as copying and printing assignments.

Volunteer, Hidden Valley Nature Center, 05/08/2014-09/14/2015, 20 hours

Riverside, CA

Kept facilities organized, clean and well-maintained to best meet program needs.

Volunteered over 20 hours with organization helping with maintaining the natural flora for park visitors.

Removed trash and debris from park locations.

Welcomed customers and answering questions to provide excellent customer service.

Assisted with handling reptiles and directions for visitors at fund raiser event to provide smooth and enjoyable experience for participants and organizers.

Landscaping work including; pruning shrubs, planting trees, and removing invasive species.

Feeding and handling the animals in the exhibit.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Bachelors of Environmental Science

California Baptist University, Riverside, CA September 2012-April 2016

GPA: 3.35

Vice president of the Environmental Science club

Master of Environmental Engineering

California State University, Fullerton, CA, January 2021-present

REFERENCES

Dr. Bonjun Koo

Relationship: Professor

Position: Professor of Environmental Science, Cal Baptist University

Phone: 951-***-****

Email: adrw8g@r.postjobfree.com

Cecily Dussell

Relationship: Supervisor

Position: Waste profiler, World Oil Corp.

Phone: 909-***-****

Email: adrw8g@r.postjobfree.com

Dr. Thomas Ferko

Relationship: Employer

Position: Head of the Natural Mathematics and Science Department, Cal Baptist University

Phone: 951-***-****

Email: adrw8g@r.postjobfree.com

Christopher Carlberg

Relationship: Co-worker

Position: Executive Director of Bee Rescue Foundation

Phone: 714-***-****

Email: adrw8g@r.postjobfree.com

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