Eric Edward Kraus
Fulton, New York 13069
Objective: Education:
State University of New York
Environmental Science and Forestry Major: Environmental Biology
1 Forestry Drive GPA: 3.35
Syracuse, New York
May 2007 – Graduated with a Bachelors of Science Degree
LeMoyne College Major: Biology
Salt Springs Road
Syracuse, New York
8/03 – 5/05
Work Experience:
Laboratory Technician Associated Medical Professionals
Clinical Microbiology: Plating, reading, analyzing, Of CNY
quality control, maintenance of analyzer, Gram 1226 E. Water St
staining. (Siemens Walkaway Si 96, Fisher Syracuse, NY 13210
aerobic incubator, LabPro software, LabDaq: 3/11 - present
LIS software, MEDENT patient information). Michelle Dautrich, Lab Supervisor
Cytology: Accessioning, processing, and staining
(Papanicolaou staining, .
Post Vasectomy Accessioning, processing, staining
(Papanicolaou staining), screening and resulting.
Histology: accessioning and grossing of tissue.
quality control.
Chemistry analyzer: (Achitect i1000: PSA, Free PSA
Tosoh A1A-360: Testosterone). Running samples,
maintenance
Basic Laboratory office tasks
Grounds and Maintenance The Links at Erie village
Maintaining grounds and equipment 5900 N. Burdick St.
Use of various light and heavy equipment Syracuse, NY 13214
Rick Kraus, Owner
7/08 – 10/09
Merchandiser Summit Services Unlimited Inc.
Updating stores to new plan- o-gram 5680 Main St.
Resets of grocery aisles Williamsville, NY 14221
Danielle Schirtz, Field Manager
2/08 – 6/10
Temporary Laboratory Technician Upstate Freshwater Institute
Performed sampling techniques and basic 224 Midler Park Drive
taxonomy of species. Processed samples Syracuse, NY 13206
for Daphnia and other invertebrate species Michael Spada, Supervisor
from Onondaga Lake. Used microscopes and 6/07 – 12/07
other relevant laboratory tools. Basic statistical
analysis of results and data. Collected water
samples on Onondaga Lake and Skaneateles
Lake for analysis. Competent with Optical water
clarity sampling equipment and dissolved gas
sampling equipment. Collected biological samples
for analysis.
Installer. Alexander Mitchell & Son
Responsible for installing bathroom Howlett Hill Road
fixtures, movement of materials, Marcellus, New York 13108
organization,and understanding Alexander Mitchell, Owner
architectural plans. 6/03 – 9/07
Work-study. SUNY ESF
Maintaining supplies, 1 Forestry Drive
Clerical responsibilities. Syracuse, NY 13210
Re-stocking lab materials. 9/05 – 5/06
Work-study. LeMoyne College
Mailings and database updates Assistant Dean’s Office
Responsible with confidential information Ann Heron, Supervisor
8/03 – 5/05
Internship Upstate Freshwater Institute
Michael Spada, on-site Supervisor
Performed sampling techniques 2/07 – 4/07
Processed samples for Daphnia
Used Laboratory tools effectively
Independent Research Project SUNY ESF
Dr. Kim Schulz, Mentor
Studied effects of food preferences of Marine 9/06 – 12/06
Gastropod (Common Periwinkle). Helped
graduate student Cheryl Whritenour with her
project on Hudson River Estuary Invertebrates by
taking samples, recording data and removing
sample plots. I received three credits for this
project.
Volunteer Work Experience:
Grounds maintenance. Center for Nature Education
Maintained lawns and gardens around Baltimore Woods
Nature Center and trails. Marcellus, New York
6/02 – 8/02
Other Work Experience:
Light construction, deck and fence construction. Unpaid laborer for independent contractor for 8 years. Gained experience in site development, usage of tools, site planning, basic surveying.
Light construction, Log cabin restoration company. Unpaid laborer for independent contractor for 2 years. Techniques to repair homes, basics of cleaning, stripping and reapplication of stains. Basic construction, No full house raising but required knowledge of basic repair of certain aspects (windows, doors, electrical systems, roof)
Temporary Medical leave replacement for Onondaga Community College. Ran the Music Resource Center for two weeks in December of 2007. Responsible for music copying for professors, music uploading to digital archive, and cataloging of music in library.