ANDREW BATTIN
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
QA Analyst
National Institutes of Health
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Tested functional and compatibility of new programs or updates in comparison to existing applications for the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.
- Recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team to implement corrective actions.
Molecular Scientist
Food and Drug Administration
10.2020 - 09.2024
- Contracted microbiologist utilizing FDA recognized methodologies to collect environmental samples within the growing regions of Yuma, Arizona, Salinas, California, and Vincennes, Indiana.
- Performed DNA extractions and downstream PCR amplification of samples to target E. Coli (STEC) and other food-borne pathogens in order to promote public health and identify pathogenic bacteria.
- Followed strict safety protocols, protecting staff and assets while carrying out technical procedures and research protocols.
Fisheries Observer
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Contracted field biologist collecting first-hand data aboard U.S. commercial fishing and processing vessels for the National Marine Fisheries Service out of Dutch Harbor, Alaska.
- Monitored fisheries, assessed fish populations, set fishing quotas and informed management.
- Documented experiment progress and observations, compiled data and organized findings for analysis.
Oyster Harvester
Atlantic Capes Fisheries
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Performed daily tumbling and cleaning of oysters aboard fishing vessels, cage maintenance, transportation, delivery, and product quality control.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Certified Pool Operator
Department Of Recreation
01.2012 - 12.2018
- Evaluated facility operations and personnel for safety and health regulations compliance.
- Scheduled, coordinated and conducted in-service training for staff to promote full competence in first aid, CPR, and water rescue techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
St. Mary's College of Maryland
St. Marys City, MD01-2018
Skills
- Safety processes and procedures
- Experimental design
- Research and publication
- Conflict resolution
- Environmental sampling
- Equipment handling
- Field work
- Marine biology
- First aid and CPR
Timeline
QA Analyst
National Institutes of Health
01.2025 - 05.2025
Molecular Scientist
Food and Drug Administration
10.2020 - 09.2024
Fisheries Observer
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
05.2019 - 05.2020
Oyster Harvester
Atlantic Capes Fisheries
05.2018 - 09.2018
Certified Pool Operator
Department Of Recreation
01.2012 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biology
St. Mary's College of Maryland
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