Alexander Roush
Lincoln,NE
Summary
Highly motivated and accomplished Biology graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Nebraska Wesleyan University. Demonstrated expertise in lab research and fieldwork. Skilled in conducting experiments, collecting, and analyzing data, and maintaining sterile lab environments. Strong knowledge of Microsoft programs for data analysis. Possesses excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, ensuring efficient project execution. Dedicated and detail-oriented team player, committed to delivering high-quality results.
Experienced scientist with a strong background in research and analysis. Proficient in experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation across various scientific disciplines. Demonstrated ability to contribute to impactful research projects and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams. .
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Technician
ABS Corporation
Omaha, United States
09.2024 - Current
- Testing and identification of raw materials using infrared spectroscopy.
- Implementation of cGMP practices and guidelines.
- Cleaning chemical concentration testing.
- Communicating and requesting information from multiple different clients for information such as certificates of analysis, certificates of compliance, third party testing results.
- Evaluation of finished product during packaging process.
- Collection of raw material samples and finished product samples to be sent out to third party laboratories for additional testing.
- Testing of recently cleaned equipment for cleanliness and allergens depending on the product ran.
Research Assistant
UNL Plant Pathology Extension Office
Lincoln, United States
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Conducted stand counts for soybeans crop in the field.
- Processed soil samples and used an egg based stain to evaluate and identify the presence of nematodes in the soil sample.
- Operated small farm equipment (backpack sprayer, small tractor, tiller, etc.).
- Inoculation of soybeans to test effectiveness of commercial fungicides on disease severity.
- Creating PDA plates to grow different cultures of fungi for long term storage.
- Integrated spraying of soybeans using both commercial and experimental fungicides.
- Assisted in creating Plant Disease Management Reports (PDMR).
- Driving long-distance to fields in university vehicle.
- Rating of disease severity in soybeans (vigor, phytotoxicity, green leaf count).
- Identification of soybean diseases out in the field (Fusarium root rot, White mold, Rhizoctonia root rot, Frogeye leaf spot, soybean rust, sudden death syndrome).
- Analyzed and processed data in R and Rstudio.
Research Assistant
UNL Plant Pathology
Lincoln, United States
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Conducted field and lab research on a day-to-day basis (Mon-Friday) during the summer months (Late May – Early August).
- Inoculated different subspecies of wheat with Fusarium gramine arum in a lowland environment, rated species based on resistance to pathogen, integrated management spraying fungicide in highland field, field maintenance, setting routine for field sprayers, building, and setting up weather stations in the field, helped harvest both lowland and highland fields.
- Making PDA plates for the cultivation of Fusarium graminearum, long-term storage of samples in cold storage, cultivation of leaf rust (Puccinia puccinia) and stem rust (Puccinia graminis using a misting chamber, misting chamber maintenance (repairs, caulking, moving), shaker assembly and use, cultivation of Fusarium graminearum in mung bean broth to make inoculant, filtering of Fg inoculant in a sterile environment (Hood).
- Collected and prepared leaf and stem rust samples for cold storage.
Education
B.A. - Biology
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln05.2023
Skills
- Fast Learner
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Able to lift 60 lbs
- Licensed to Drive in US
- Basic Lab Work
- RStudio Programming
- Crop Disease Management
- Integrated Fungicide/Pesticide Application
- Carpentry
- Infrared spectroscopy
- cGMP practices
- Chemical testing
- Client communication
- Sample collection
- Product evaluation
- Data analysis
- Equipment testing
- Attention to detail
- Regulatory compliance
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Technical documentation
- Chemical handling
- Laboratory safety
References
- Julie Stevens, UNL Plant Pathology, jstevens3@unl.edu, (402)-419-0303
- Helen Kraye, ABS Corporation, hkraye@abs-corporation.com, (402)-718-6393
- Dylan Mangel, UNL Plant Pathology Extension Office, dylan.mangel@unl.edu, (402)-306-9330
- Cindy Marolf, NWU Biology Department, cjm@nebrwesleyan.edu, (402)-465-2450
Timeline
Quality Control Technician
ABS Corporation
09.2024 - Current
Research Assistant
UNL Plant Pathology Extension Office
05.2023 - 01.2024
Research Assistant
UNL Plant Pathology
05.2022 - 08.2023
B.A. - Biology
Nebraska Wesleyan University