SEAN JEFFREY
Laboratory Sciences And Wildlife Biology
Missoula,MT
Summary
Focused Lab Technician with proven track record of success in contributing to successful running of clinical laboratories. Polished in conducting lab tests and preparing reagents, solutions and chemical testing. Wildlife Biology educated with field experience collecting biological specimens and educating the public.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Laboratory Technician
USFS: Wildland Fire Chemical Systems
Missoula, Montana
04.2021 - Current
- Schedule: 8am-5pm/some holidays and weekends-very flexible, 40 hours per week Manager: Hunter Jones, 406-829-6810, hunter.jones@usda.gov, contact-yes Supervisor: Shirley Zylstra, (406) 241-5008, Shirley.zylstra@usda.gov, contact-yes
- Test and process fire suppression chemicals: long term retardants, water enhancing gels, fire suppression foams
- Expertise in specific chemical lab instruments and computer programs for data analysis: pH meters, balances and scales, incubators, microscopes, densiometers, viscometers, refractometers, durometers, ultrasonic baths, heating elements, environmental conditioning units, LabView computer software and more
- Trained in various material testing procedures: stability, corrosion (metallics and non-metallics), pumpability, abrasion, expansion and drainage, Skein and more
- Method development and record management of laboratory test forms, procedures, safety data sheets
- Distribute lab report documents to different government agencies and NGOs
- Process testing requisitions, materials, and results with outside lab organizations
- Maintain and update laboratory safety procedures, good laboratory practices, testing documentation including working with hazardous reagents and sterile techniques
- Use and maintain lab and shop equipment including hand tools, forklifts, and more
- Perform routine laboratory maintenance and maintain laboratory spaces in a clean and orderly fashion.
- Conducted analytical tests on in-coming raw materials prior to use in process.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
Biological Sciences Intern/Laboratory Technician
USFS: Wildland Fire Chemical Systems
Missoula, Montana
05.2020 - 03.2021
- U.S
- Forest, Schedule: 8am-5pm/some holidays and weekends-very flexible, 40 hours per week Manager: Laura Conway, 406-802-4317, laura.conway@usda.gov, contact-yes Supervisor: Shirley Zylstra, (406) 241-5008, shirley.zylstra@usda.gov, contact-yes
- Assisted with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) document editing
- Created visual data and media for reports distributed to U.S
- Governmental agencies
- Updated documentation on Endangered and Threatened Species for local and federal government reports
- Worked with staff wildlife biologists and natural resource specialist on data analysis for government reports
- Wildlife, aquatic, and plant research compiled for all U.S
- Forest Service regional reporting
- Compiled data sets for Interagency Wildland Fire Aerial Retardant Reports
- Worked as part of a diverse team to compile data and provide reports about wildlife related studies and interaction with fire suppression chemicals
- Provided administrative assistance
- Data entry, proofreading and writing and editing laboratory Standard Operating Procedures
- Primary point of contact for purchase requests for laboratory supplies.
Custodial Facilities Associate
University of Montana
Missoula, Montana
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Schedule: 9am-5pm/ 7:30am-5:30pm (summer), 40 hours per week Supervisor: Harley Lathrop, (406) 243-5805, harley.lathrop@mso.umt.edu, contact-yes
- Worked with hazardous chemicals in public environment using proper safety equipment and PPE including eye wear, gloves, and respirators
- Monitored buildings and identified safety hazards to provide public safety and security
- Building maintenance such as flooring, carpets, bathroom, detailing, lawn, and plant care
- Worked closely with team staff members to properly provide a safe and operational facility
Program Manager
Colorado Chapter, National Hemophilia Foundation
Denver, Colorado
11.2015 - 07.2018
- Schedule: 9am-5pm (with lots of flexibility), 30-50 hours per week, some weeks 60+
- Upervisor: Amy Board, (303) 596-5973, amy@believeltd.com, contact-yes
- Managed multiple small and large events with corresponding volunteers and staff
- Routinely met and directed staff on safety protocols, skill building, and program development
- Directed large-scale summer camps with high school and college-aged students
Event Services Coordinator
Montana, University of Montana
Missoula, Montana
12.2013 - 06.2015
- Schedule: 8am-5pm, 40 hours per week
- Upervisor: Shannon-Brilz, (406) 243-4115, shannon.brilz@mso.umt.edu, contact-yes
- Maintained high attention to detail in fast paced work environment
- Effectively prioritized and processed large workload volume with very small staff
- Flexibility in work hours and professionalism dependent on population being served
Education
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Biology
The University of Montana
Missoula, MT 08.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology: Women, Gender, And Sexuality Studies
The University of Montana
Missoula, MT 08.2008 - 01.2013
Skills
Documentation and reporting
Clinical chemistry
Specimen collection
Laboratory Equipment Maintenance
Experiment Design
Lab Equipment Inventory
Safety Procedures
Data Management
Charting and graphing
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
USFS: Wildland Fire Chemical Systems
04.2021 - Current
Biological Sciences Intern/Laboratory Technician
USFS: Wildland Fire Chemical Systems
05.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Biology
The University of Montana
08.2019 - 01.2020
Custodial Facilities Associate
University of Montana
08.2018 - 08.2019
Program Manager
Colorado Chapter, National Hemophilia Foundation
11.2015 - 07.2018
Event Services Coordinator
Montana, University of Montana
12.2013 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology: Women, Gender, And Sexuality Studies
The University of Montana
08.2008 - 01.2013