Austin Fonseca
Pace Analytical
Scituate,MA
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Technician
1 Year- Managed laboratory inventory, tracked consumables, and maintained stock levels to support uninterrupted analytical operations.
- Trained and proficient in EPA Method 1633 (PFAS in soils, solids, sludges, waters, and tissues) and EPA Method 537.1 (PFAS in drinking water).
- Performed sample handling, preservation, and preparation for complex matrices including soils, sludges, waters, and biological tissues.
- Managed multiple sample workflows while consistently meeting turnaround time expectations.
- Demonstrated strong problem solving skills by identifying and communicating samples or process discrepancies.
- Performed routine laboratory testing with a strong focus on accuracy, precision, and attention to detail.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and audit-ready laboratory environment.
Owner/Entrepreneur
3 Years- Established my own landscaping business in South Shore Massachusetts. Developed a lawn service care system that restores multiple lawns and gardens. Provided excellent and efficient landscaping and customer service to 50+ clients.
Front End Manager
5 Years 5 Months- Monitored cash drawers in checkouts to verify adequate cash supply.
- Welcomed a large volume of guests and improved overall customer service.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation. Answered phones to respond to customer inquiries and transferred calls to appropriate staff members.
- Monitored cash drawers in 8 checkout stations to verify adequate cash supply.
Education
Bachelor of Sciences - Biology
- Dean's List
- GPA: 3.2/4.0
Skills
CPR/First Aid/AED Red Cross certified
PCR Techniques
DEI Safe Zone certified
LIMS
Inventory management
Sample preparation
Work Planning and Prioritization
Equipment calibration
Timeline
Lab Technician
Pace Analytical
08.2025 - CurrentRead More
Owner/Entrepreneur
Austin Fonseca Landscaping
07.2022 - 07.2025Read More
Front End Manager
Village Market
08.2019 - 01.2025Read More
The University of Rhode Island
Bachelor of Sciences from Biology
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RELEVANT COURSEWORK
- CMB 201 - Introduction to Medical Microbiology: Explored fundamental concepts of microbiology, including pathogenic microorganisms, host interactions, and disease mechanisms relevant to human health.
- CMB 311 - Introduction to Biochemistry: Studied biochemical principles, including protein structure, enzyme function, metabolism, and molecular biology applications.
- BIO 221 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I: Covered the structure and function of human organ systems, with emphasis on the musculoskeletal, nervous, and integumentary systems.
- BIO 223 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II: Continued the study of human physiology, focusing on cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, and endocrine systems.