Alexander Hay
Arroyo Grande,CA
Summary
Results-driven Biology Laboratory Assistant with extensive expertise in field surveys and research focused on freshwater ecosystems. Proven track record in implementing rigorous sampling protocols for water quality and habitat conditions, particularly regarding salmonid behavior. Adept at leading ecological monitoring projects while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams to develop conservation strategies. Recognized for enhancing research methodologies, resulting in improved efficiency and project outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Assistant III
NOAA/UCSC Fisheries Collaborative Program
Santa Cruz, CA
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Conducted field surveys and research projects to assess the health and biodiversity of freshwater, focusing on endangered Coho Salmon behavior and habitat utilization
- Implemented sampling protocols for water quality data, species populations, and habitat conditions, including Salmonid Spawning Ground Surveys and snorkel surveys following the CDFW California Salmonid Stream Habitat Restoration Manual
- Employed various ecological monitoring techniques to gather comprehensive data
- Analyzed data using statistical methods and GIS technology to identify trends, contributing to original research on environmental variability impacts
- Reason for leaving: Seeking to elevate career trajectory
Laboratory Assistant II
NOAA/UCSC Fisheries Collaborative Program
Santa Cruz, CA
06.2017 - 06.2021
- Major duties included assisting with and contributing to adult salmonid abundance estimation (weir trapping/Redd surveys), downstream migrant trapping, juvenile distribution and abundance surveys (electro-fishing) at the Scott Creek Life-Cycle Monitoring Station located in Davenport, CA
- Gained experience handling, tagging/marking, and collecting biological data from all life stages of Pacific salmon
- Contributed to original and scholarly research focused on investigating the impacts of environmental variability on salmonid behavior and performance, alongside analyzing the utilization patterns of estuarine and freshwater habitats by adult and juvenile salmonids
- Reason for leaving: Promoted to Laboratory Assistant III
Education
Bachelor’s Degree of Science - Oceanography, Scientific SCUBA Diving
Humboldt State University
Arcata, CASkills
FIELDWORK AND MONITORING
- Ecological monitoring surveys
- Water quality monitoring
- Habitat assessment
- Presence/Absence Snorkel surveys
- Familiarity with Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver and Echo Sounders
- Field Equipment Management
- Health and Safety Protocol Adherence
DATA ANALYSIS / REPORTING
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Database Management
- ArcGIS mapping experience
- Statistical analysis
- Technical writing
- Regulatory Compliance and Data Interpretation
LABORATORY:
- Electronic sampling equipment use/maintenance/calibration
- Basic laboratory skills
- Specimen and sample preservation, handling, and preparation
SOFT SKILLS:
- Problem-Solving
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability
- Organizational skills
- Analytical thinking
- Client and Stakeholder interface
Accomplishments
Staff of the Quarter Award
NOAA/UCSC Fisheries Collaborative Program
May 2021
Certification
- American Red cross First Aid/Blood-born Pathogens/ CPR certified
- NOLS Wilderness First Aid
References
References available upon request.
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Laboratory Assistant III
NOAA/UCSC Fisheries Collaborative Program
06.2021 - 11.2022
Laboratory Assistant II
NOAA/UCSC Fisheries Collaborative Program
06.2017 - 06.2021
Bachelor’s Degree of Science - Oceanography, Scientific SCUBA Diving
Humboldt State University
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