Microbiologist
Resume:
Elena Ceballos
Seattle, WA 98103
*********@*****.***
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
Microbiology Laboratory Technician 12/08 – 1/10
Bionavitas Inc., Redmond, WA
Contact: Dr. Jay Burns 425-***-**** ***@**********.***
Duties:
• Daily maintenance of, and performance of experiments using, microalgae.
• Isolation of microalgae from contaminated field sites into culture.
• Experimental design, data collection, analysis and editing of reports and proposals.
• Operation and maintenance of bioreactors.
Hydrologic Field Assistant 02/08 – 10/08
US Geological Survey
Oregon Water Science Center, Portland, OR and
Klamath Falls Field Station, Klamath Falls, OR
Contact: Mary Lindenberg 541-***-**** ext. 213
Duties:
• Collection, processing, preservation and shipment of lake water samples for nutrients, silica, iron and chlorophyll a analyses.
• Collection of benthic invertebrates by Ekman dredge and filtration.
• Operation, servicing, calibrating and troubleshooting of water quality and meteorological monitors
• Downloading of data and verification of data accuracy from water quality monitor sondes and data loggers.
• Ordering of supplies and equipment for laboratory and field.
• Piloting and trailering boats. Minor maintenance of boats, trailers and trucks.
Viticulture Technician 06/07 - 10/07
Premier Pacific Vineyards
4 Financial Plaza
Napa, CA 94558
Job location: Amity and Carlton (Willamette Valley), Oregon
Contact: Moriah Schalock 503-***-****
Duties:
• Collection and reporting of viticulture data and pest and disease monitoring.
• Laboratory analyses of titratable acidity, pH and Brix (soluble solids (sugar)).
Research Assistant 08/04 – 05/07
University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources
Athens, Georgia
Contact: Dr. Todd Rasmussen 706-***-**** ********@*****.***
Duties:
• Laboratory analyses of water for nutrients (including SRP, total P, nitrates, ammonium), organics (including chlorophyll a, BTEXs, MTBE, NDMA) and bacteria (totals coliforms and E. coli). Analysis of sediment for nutrients, sorption properties and organics (BTEXs, MTBE).
• Design and execution of algal bioassays of sediment nutrients based on modified EPA standard methods.
• Operation and maintenance of field and laboratory analytical equipment, including fluorometer, spectrophotometers, colorimeters, Hydrolab (water quality data sondes), turbidimeter, microscopes and shakers.
• Preparation of solutions, reagents and standards for chemical analyses.
• Ordering and purchasing of reagents and equipment.
• Collection of reservoir and river data by boat and canoe. Processing, storage and transport of sediment and water samples.
• Writing of thesis, technical reports, journal articles and posters for scientific meetings.
• Technical assistance with organization of the 2007 Georgia Water Resources Conference.
Genetics Laboratory Assistant 01/04 – 07/04
Humboldt State University Department of Biological Sciences
Arcata, CA
Contact: Dr. Jacob Varkey 707-***-****
Duties:
• Growth and maintenance of populations of Escherichia coli and Ceanorhabditis elegans for Cell Biology and Genetics laboratory classes and research.
• Media preparation (including nutrient agar plates) and cleaning and sterilization of laboratory equipment.
• Molecular biology tasks including PCR, electrophoresis, purification, ligation, transformation, plasmid isolation, and sequencing.
EDUCATION
MASTER OF SCIENCE (Biogeochemistry). Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources. 3.84 GPA. The University of Georgia, Athens, GA. May 2007. Thesis title: The effects of internal loading on algal biomass in Lake Allatoona, a Southeastern Piedmont impoundment.
Completion of 72 semester hours of post-baccalaureate coursework in Microbiology (coursework in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics). 3.87 GPA. Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA. 2003.
BACHELOR OF ARTS (Magna Cum Laude) in Geography (concentration in Meteorology) and Studio Art (concentration in Photography). 3.71 GPA. University of Georgia, Athens, GA. 1994.
RESEARCH
• “The effects of internal loading on algal biomass in Lake Allatoona, a Southeastern Piedmont impoundment” Master’s thesis, University of Georgia, 2007
• “A preliminary study of the presence and attenuation of BTEXs and MTBE in Stinky Creek” University of Georgia, Spring 2006
• “Sorption of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) from natural waters using tailored organo-clays” University of Georgia, Spring 2005
• “Potential Denitrification of a Sapelo Island Sediment by Acetylene Block Technique” University of Georgia, Fall 2004
• “Sequencing of a mutation in dpy-13 in Ceanorhabditis elegans” Humboldt State University, Fall 2003
REFERENCES
• Dr. Jay Burns, Chief Algae Scientist at Bionavitas ***@**********.*** 425-***-****
• Dr. Todd Rasmussen, professor of Hydrology at the University of Georgia ********@*****.*** 706-***-****
• Dr. Ed Metz, professor of Genetics, Development and Evolution at Humboldt State University *****@********.*** 707-***-****
COMPUTER SKILLS
Operating Systems: Macintosh OS, Windows
Applications: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Entourage
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
• Fluent in Spanish
• US Department of the Interior Motor Boat Operator Certificate (including Oregon Boater’s Education card)
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