Aura Avrunin
Athens,GA
Summary
Driven Laboratory Technician with a track record of enhancing sample preparation and laboratory safety protocols at Odum School of Ecology. Excelled in team management and scientific writing, demonstrating significant improvements in efficiency and accuracy. Skilled in microscopy techniques and fostering a collaborative environment, aligning with employer's needs for precision and teamwork.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Technician
Odum School of Ecology
08.2024 - Current
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Responsible for sample preparation including bulk density measurements, root picking, and soil sieving
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
Peer Tutor
University of Georgia
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted other students with homework and provided supplementary instruction.
- Served as a mentor to struggling students, providing emotional support alongside academic assistance when necessary.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
Summer Field Technician
UGA Crop and Soil Sciences
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Kept detailed records of field measurements and data.
- Gained proficiency with devices such as SPAD, LAI and soil data loggers
- Learned herbicide/pesticide application and safety standards
Pool Manager
Dynamo Pool Managment
01.2020 - 08.2023
- Assigned work to staff, set schedules, and motivated strong performance in key areas.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations through regular water testing and documentation procedures.
- Ran weekly staff meetings and team building activities
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Ecology
University of Georgia
Athens, Ga05.2026
High School Diploma -
Decatur High School
Decatur, GA05.2022
Skills
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Sample Preparation
- Microscopy techniques
- Lab result interpretation
- Scientific Writing
- Team Management
- Multi-Sensory Teaching Approaches
- Emergency Response
- Lesson Planning
Certification
First aid Certification
CPR and AED Certification
Lifeguard Certification
RavenPro Certification
Working with Minors Certification
Languages
Hebrew
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
Odum School of Ecology
08.2024 - Current
Peer Tutor
University of Georgia
08.2024 - Current
Summer Field Technician
UGA Crop and Soil Sciences
05.2024 - 09.2024
Pool Manager
Dynamo Pool Managment
01.2020 - 08.2023
First aid Certification
CPR and AED Certification
Lifeguard Certification
RavenPro Certification
Working with Minors Certification
Bachelor of Arts - Ecology
University of Georgia
High School Diploma -
Decatur High School
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