Alexander Collins
Newark,Delaware
Summary
Highly-motivated employee looking for full time work with a strong interest in science with a desire to learn new skills for the laboratory. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and eager to engage in experiment analysis or design.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Part-Time Laboratory Technician
Green Recovery Technologies
Wilmington, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted Senior-Scientist with data collection and laboratory tests such as Distillation, Aging studies, Desolventization
- Developed test methods on solvent removal and saponification
- Maintained laboratory and laboratory equipment
- Documented all experimental procedures and results in an organized manner for future reference.
- Monitored safety compliance within the laboratory environment to ensure adherence to regulations.
- Reviewed literature related to assigned projects to stay informed about current developments in the field.
- Maintained detailed records of test results for review by supervisors or other personnel as required.
- Participated in regular meetings with staff members to discuss progress on research initiatives.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning glassware, changing filters.
Undergraduate Researcher
Delaware Technical Community College
Newark, DE
01.2021 - 09.2023
- Used scientific method to assist colleagues and supervisors with experiments.
- Collected tick specimens and analyzed them and their microbiome through DNA barcoding via QPCR.
- Identified and fixed issues with QPCR and benchtop fermentor to restore equipment to service.
- Performed routine checks and calibration on pH meters.
- Presented experimental findings with supporting data to colleagues at oral presentations inside and outside of class.
- Aseptically prepared bacterial and yeast cultures on solid and liquid media, including use of a laminar flow hood.
- Monitored and restocked supplies for campus microbiology lab.
- Transformed E. coli and screened with X-GAL and GFP reporting systems.
- Wrote SOP for the operation of a benchtop bioreactor.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Chemistry
Delaware Technical Community College
Newark, DE12.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Biotechnology
Delaware Technical Community College
Newark, Delaware05.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Biological Science
Delaware Technical Community College
Newark, Delaware12.2022
Skills
- UV-Vis Spectroscopy
- Development of SOPs
- Statistical Analysis
- Solution Preparation
- Gel Electrophoresis
- Reporting and Documentation
- Technical Writing
- Biological Specimen Preparation
- Sample Preparation and Analysis
- Aseptic Technique
- Issue Troubleshooting
- Culture Maintenance
- Excel
- QPCR
- Fermentation
- Plant Tissue Culture
- Animal Tissue Culture
- High-Performance Liquid Chromatography
Timeline
Part-Time Laboratory Technician
Green Recovery Technologies
01.2024 - Current
Undergraduate Researcher
Delaware Technical Community College
01.2021 - 09.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Chemistry
Delaware Technical Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Biotechnology
Delaware Technical Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Biological Science
Delaware Technical Community College