Dawn Aubin

• Prepared samples and assisted laboratory personnel in performing qualitative and quantitative analysis using analytical instruments, techniques and methods.
• Cleaned and removed biohazard waste and inventory within laboratory to comply with health and safety regulations.
• Operated and troubleshot equipment, instruments and associated software and routinely performed quality control on instrumentation to comply with established specifications.
• Analyzed patient specimens by performing routine and special diagnostic medical laboratory tests and followed department protocols to review results.
• Trained new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices.
• Collaborated with other departments to establish cohesive laboratory operations.
• Performed lab activities including but not limited to: Prepared, inoculate (using aseptic technique), and monitor broth and agar cultures and evaluate them for mycoplasma growth.
• Performed fluorescent microscopy to identify mycoplasma growth in mammalian cell cultures
  Maintain mammalian cell cultures.
• Performed DNA extractions and real-time PCR analysis to test for the presence of mycoplasma DNA.
• Performed routine monitoring, maintenance, and cleaning of instruments and equipment.
• Prepared and maintain required frozen stock mycoplasma control organisms.
  

• Surveying of wildlife in areas of interest
• Species identification
• Field data collection
• Precise and organized note keeping
• Read and used topographical data to complete analysis of land plots and roadways.
• Gathered, organized and modeled data for reports and presentations.

• Prevented introduction of new invasive species into waterways.
• Prevented spread of established invasive species between Adirondack waters.
• Boat inspections
• Public education

Assisted in research projects including various raptors such as:

• American kestrel
• Northern Saw-whet owl
• Northern goshawk
• Snowy owl

• Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
• Performed general maintenance, including: painting, staining, cleaning, gardening, etc
• Disposed of debris, trash, and recyclable materials appropriately and promptly
• Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, wedding, grubbing and trimming and edging around walks, walls and flower beds

• Managed customer transactions
• Cleaned and managed public areas of campground
• Daily check-ins for campsites
• Registered campers
• Provided assistance to campers when requested

• Managed several departments
• Processed payments and returns with accuracy and efficiency
• Customer service skills
• Maintained organized work space
• Trained new sales associates each quarter
• Communicated clear expectations and goals to each team member