R, Prism 8, Excel
Ciarán Wilson
Scientist
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Meticulous and analytical Researcher with 6 years of educational and hands-on experience in environmental biotechnologies for waste to energy conversion. Adaptive team player with a unique set of skills and in-depth knowledge of environmental issues, molecular diagnostics, and data collection. Organized and dependable candidate with skills and experience as Laboratory Technician. Smart at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and committed to job well done and offering exceptional drive.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Research Associate
University Of Galway/Novozyes/Paques Tech B.V.
Galway/Denmark
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Coordinated day to day preparation of shipping purchase orders & invoices from Denmark to Ireland.
- Executed preparation of sampling containers for the two primary internally circulated anaerobic wastewater treatment reactors.
- Streamlined chemical & physical analysis of wastewater: COD, BOD, Sulfide, Nitrate, pH, suspended solids content.
- Analyzed samples using ICP-OES to determine concentrations of metals and other contaminants
- Assembled RT-qPCR protocol which targeted 16s rRNA regions for mcrA, dsrB and 16s.
- Collaborated with team members to develop and implement testing protocols.
- Maintained and calibrated laboratory equipment.
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and correcting concerns.
Laboratory Demonstrator
University Of Galway
Galway
01.2019 - 04.2021
- Environmental Microbiology and Water Quality, Gel Electrophoresis and Plasmid Transformation Practical’s.
- Performed high complexity testing by preparing specimens for analysis and maintaining assay quality.
- Presented pre-practical talks to classes of approx 15 students.
- Engaged in instrument maintenance and basic troubleshooting of GC/ICP-OES serving as primary operator of GC/ICP-OES and reviewing QC and calibrator performance for assay integrity.
- Monitored and instructed students on practical tasks.
- Assessment and grading of student’s work.
Forklift Operator
Fitness Equipment Ireland
Dublin, Ireland
06.2020 - 01.2022
- Managed daily operational procedures in relation to warehouse management, including order preparation with office staff and logistics company
- Negotiated with sub-contractors, and clients to slash expenditure and increase net profits by 30% per annum.
- Contributed to general loading and unloading of trucks and containers as well as overall maintenance of company property.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using ambidexterity and flawless technique.
Education
MSc - Environmental Biotechnology And Microbial Ecology
University of Galway
Galway, Ireland 10.2020 - 05.2023
BSc. - Environmental Science
University of Galway, Science
Galway Ireland 01.2016 - 04.2020
Skills
Critical thinking
Work ethic
Data capture
Numerical skills
Interpersonal Skills
Research and analysis
ICP-OES Analysis
Literature reviews
Lab operations
Lab safety
Inventory reviews
Technical Writing
Clinical Assays (RT-qPCR, qPCR)
Spectroscopy
Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
Software
Certification
Counterbalance Forklift License, Fitness Equipment Ireland
Rugby
Captained Youth Squads for Barnhall RFC and obtained 30 caps for Galwegians in the All Ireland League
Timeline
Counterbalance Forklift License, Fitness Equipment Ireland
07-2023
Research Associate
University Of Galway/Novozyes/Paques Tech B.V.
01.2021 - 06.2022
MSc - Environmental Biotechnology And Microbial Ecology
University of Galway
10.2020 - 05.2023
Forklift Operator
Fitness Equipment Ireland
06.2020 - 01.2022
Laboratory Demonstrator
University Of Galway
01.2019 - 04.2021
European Computer Driver License
03-2016
BSc. - Environmental Science
University of Galway, Science
01.2016 - 04.2020