Andrew Kargula
East Lansing,MI
Summary
Enthusiastic Biologist eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and willingness to learn. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Microbiologist
Neogen
East Lansing, MI
06.2022 - Current
- Tested various products in assay to record bacterial growth using aseptic technique
- Performed validation studies to replicate results and to verify results with industry or scientific literature standards
- Communicated test results to individuals in industry, government and general public.
Platoon Leader
United States Army National Guard
Cadillac, MI
11.2020 - Current
- Conducted personal and professional counseling, routine inspections and physical fitness tests.
- Directed collection, organization and application of field intelligence and combat data to enhance troop safety and operational success.
- Managed all aspects of administrative and personnel needs of ground supply operations.
- Supervised firing platoon, maintained firing capability and organized platoon defense.
- Responsible for more than $800,000 worth of military equipment
Lab Technician Volunteer
Central Michigan University
Mt Pleasant, Michigan
12.2018 - 12.2021
- Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
- Completed lab tests and communicated results to supervising staff.
- Communicated with outside parties and laboratory management regarding test results.
- Performed Stereology on Brain tissue samples
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and specimen contamination
Crisis Counselor
Crisis Text Line/ Listening Ear
East Lansing, MI
10.2020 - Current
- Used skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving daily to connect with patients and address concerns.
- Built safety plans to lower risk of crisis and intervened in specific manners outlined by procedures.
- Would take anywhere from 2-15 calls per shift
EMT-B
Mobile Medical Response Inc.
Mount Pleasant, MI
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Used medical equipment to administer treatments in both emergency and non-emergency situations with accuracy, safety and speed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI05.2022
Skills
- Medical Data Acquisition
- Critical Decision-Making Skills
- First Aid/CPR
- MS Office
- Communication
- Data Analysis
- Teamwork
- Stereology
- Spectroscopy
- PCR
- Conflict Resolution
Certification
- Licensed EMT-B - 2021
Timeline
Associate Microbiologist
Neogen
06.2022 - Current
EMT-B
Mobile Medical Response Inc.
08.2021 - 08.2022
Platoon Leader
United States Army National Guard
11.2020 - Current
Crisis Counselor
Crisis Text Line/ Listening Ear
10.2020 - Current
Lab Technician Volunteer
Central Michigan University
12.2018 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Central Michigan University
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