Alex Joslin
Ellington,CT
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Scientist I/Prep Chemist
Pace Analytical Services LLC
East Longmeadow, USA
06.2023 - Current
- Contributed to the maintenance and operation of ICP-MS, ICP, and AA instruments. Primarily focusing on ICP-MS and mercury AA instruments.
- Managed laboratory inventory and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
- Participated in daily team meetings to discuss progress toward department goals, and to determine accurate deadlines for client data.
- Monitored laboratory equipment performance, performed repairs, calibrations, and preventative maintenance as necessary.
- Mentored on processes and procedures relevant to tasks at hand to newly hired employees.
- Examined and validated data for client submissions.
- Prepared environmental samples for the analysis of various metals.
To-Go Specialist, Waiter
Olive Garden
Manchester, USA
07.2021 - 05.2022
- I listened to and assisted fellow associates with cleaning, food running, packaging, as well as preparing and delegating tasks among staff members.
- Coordinated and focused on preventing issues before they happen, as well as communicating with customers in order to assist with their needs.
- Quick problem-solving on any issues as they arise, to improve customer satisfaction.
Green Stormwater Infrastructure Intern
UConn CLEAR Stormwater Corps
Storrs, USA
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify areas of improvement related to green stormwater infrastructure efforts for towns participating in the MS4 Program.
- Analyzed hydrology, as well as nutrient uptake from stormwater.
- Collaborated with other students, as well as town engineers and planners, to formulate a plan and suggest ideas that the town would use in future projects.
- Participated in weekly meetings with other Green Team members to discuss progress towards goals.
Zone Leader, Trainer, Associate
Panera Bread
South Windsor, USA
07.2018 - 03.2020
- Guided and supervised the line and its workers during shifts.
- Promoted communication and reported anything that occurred during the shift to other Zone Leaders, as well as managers.
- Coached and mentored new associates, teaching them how to work through shifts smoothly.
- Placed special orders or called other stores to find desired items.
Education
Bachelor of Liberal Arts & Science - Environmental Science
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05.2022
Skills
- GIS
- Spectroscopy techniques
- Quantitative skills
- Chemical analysis
Volunteer Work Projects
- EPA Rainworks Challenge 2nd Place, 09/21, Avery Point, CT, Assisted in developing a narrative for a project relating to promoting green stormwater infrastructure at UConn., Constructed arguments and communicated issues regarding hydrology as well as other environmental impacts relating to sea level rise., Studied cost analysis of implementing practices and participated in research as well as quantifying impacts of these green practices.
- LISS Thin Layer Placement Experiment Setup, 03/21, Project Title: Sea level rise: how do vegetation shifts and restoration alter biogeochemical feedbacks in tidal marshes?, Aided in thin layer placement of dredge material to investigate how depth of sediments alter various components of wetlands., Cooperated with many others, volunteer and project leads, in order to efficiently complete TLP portion of the project.
Certification
40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification (WIP)
Timeline
Scientist I/Prep Chemist
Pace Analytical Services LLC
06.2023 - Current
Green Stormwater Infrastructure Intern
UConn CLEAR Stormwater Corps
09.2021 - 12.2021
To-Go Specialist, Waiter
Olive Garden
07.2021 - 05.2022
Zone Leader, Trainer, Associate
Panera Bread
07.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Liberal Arts & Science - Environmental Science
University of Connecticut
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