Anna Schacher
Ames,IA
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Iowa Sate University Department Of Plant Pathology
05.2021 - Current
- Isolated and maintained fungal populations on biological media.
- Setup and maintained greenhouse experiments; including inoculum preparation and plant inoculation.
- Independently collected experimental data; soil samples, root samples, NDVI readings, disease ratings, and other phenotypic ratings.
- Cataloged data and research into Microsoft Suite and Google Workspace programs.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Undergraduate Lab Supervisor
Iowa State University Dep. Of Plant Pathology
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Trained and coordinated a team to meet experimental requirements by coordinating data collection and documentation for 20 field experiments.
- Attentively interpreted and executed written protocols to ensure experiment integrity.
- Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while locating and correcting concerns.
- Completed administrative and research duties per principle investigator request.
Seasonal Forestry Technician
Iowa State University
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Assisted Iowa DNR foresters with aspects of tree seedling identification, harvest, collection and grading of seedling stock for storage, stratification and distribution.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Seasonal Fieldhand
Bayer
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Monitored fields for volunteer plants to meet FDA guidelines and managed weeds within test plots.
- Aided in collection of research data; plant and ear heights, stand counts, flowering notes.
- Independently performed field research procedures including corn pollination, plant inoculation and plant tissue sampling.
- Consistently met and exceeded OSHA industry safety regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Iowa State University
Ames, IA12.2023
Skills
- Lab Operations
- Research and Analysis
- Specimen and Sample Preparation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Field Data Collection
- Project Planning
- Multitasking and Organization
Timeline
Undergraduate Lab Supervisor
Iowa State University Dep. Of Plant Pathology
05.2022 - 08.2022
Research Assistant
Iowa Sate University Department Of Plant Pathology
05.2021 - Current
Seasonal Forestry Technician
Iowa State University
10.2020 - 04.2021
Seasonal Fieldhand
Bayer
06.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Iowa State University
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