Laboratory Technician
Resume:
JOLINE SPENCER
*******@*.**********.***
Norwich, CT 06360
SUMMARY OF
QUALIFICATIONS
• Experienced research assistant
• Well-developed organizational and leadership skills
• Highly motivated with the ability to work completely unsupervised
• Skilled team player who enjoys sharing knowledge and working towards a common goal
• Able to handle multiple projects
• Knowledgeable about environmental conservation and sustainability
• Experience with interacting and educating the public
EDUCATION
University of Washington, Tacoma, WA
Bachelors Degree
Major: Environmental Studies
Overall GPA: 3.61 on 4.0 scale
LABORATORY EXPERIENCE
University of Washington Tacoma, WA
Research Assistant, March 2010-Present
In charge of entire Puget Sound biomonitoring project which is focused on establishing a relationship with marine organisms exposure to heavy metals and the presence of metallothioneins within digestive tissue. The project also included involving local high school students in field sampling and laboratory work. Responsibilities include:
Required to conduct field sampling
Run experiments
Evaluate current experimental methods and determine
techniques for increasing experimental efficiency
Prepare compounds for laboratory use
Maintain records
Analyze data
Serve as a liaison between local high school and project manager
Educating high school students on proper lab procedure as well as background on the project
Teaching college students general laboratory techniques as well as
experimental methods for the biomonitoring program
Educating high school students on general laboratory techniques and procedures
Educating high school students on mollusk dissection
Present experimental findings and implications at scientific
conferences
Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group Belfair, WA
Temporary Marine Water Quality Field Technician May 2010-
September 2010
The position required taking marine water samples using proper equipment and procedure which varied depending on what the sample was to be analyzed for. The position also required analyzing the samples for dissolved oxygen content using the Winkler method for titrating the sample.
SKILLS
• Automatic burette titrator
• Spectrophotometer
• Microsoft Excel 2003 and 2007
• Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 and 2007
• Microsoft Word 2003 and 2007
• General laboratory procedures including the creation of solutions, proper disposal and safety guidelines
COURSES TAKEN
• Pollution and Public Policy
• Biology
• Marine Biology
• Chemistry
• Evolution
• Oceanography
• Environmental Ethics
• Environmental Sustainability
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES
• Dean’s list: Autumn 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, August 2010
• Golden Key International Honor Society
• Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, Tacoma WA 2007 and 2008
Temporary Zoological Aide, Kids Zone
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, Tacoma WA 2007
Temporary Zoological Aide, Rocky Shores
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, Tacoma WA 2007
Temporary Zoological Aide, Aquarium
Roger Williams Park Zoo, Providence RI 2006
Zoological Intern
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