Ethan Mathews
Harrisonburg,VA
Summary
I am a highly-motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Some of my attributes include; a strong work ethic, adaptability, exceptional interpersonal skills, and a drive to facilitate a safe work environment. I work effectively as a team leader, member, or unsupervised and am quick to master new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Monitoring Technician
Merck via Net2Source
Elkton, VA
07.2023 - Current
- Viable, non-Viable (particulate), Nitrogen particulate, Water, Clean steam sampling.
- Use of LIM's system for daily sample collection and organization.
- Gown certified for entry into A, B, and C spaces.
- Oversee gowning qualifications.
- Monitoring production operations.
- Use of different sampling equipment including: TSA plates, Active air sampling unit (CLIMET, SAS, etc.), Swabs.
- Cleaning to estimate spore forming organisms, and other microbial life.
- Wearhouse and inventory management.
- Work closely with supervisors to coordinate operations.
- OSHA 10 training.
Hatchery Quality Assurance Coordinator
Georges Family Farms
Harrisonburg, VA
05.2019 - 06.2023
- Conduct monthly audits to ensure animal welfare compliance in regard to National Chicken Council and USDA standards.
- Update required training forms and other data sheets to comply with animal welfare standards.
- Travel to chick placements to examine bird health and communicate observations with farmers.
- Conduct regular tests of eggs and chicks to identify areas of improvement and communicate them with the live production team.
- Regular sampling of bacteria and mold loads throughout the hatchery to assess hatchery cleanliness.
- Extensive data collection and presentation amongst corporate, pier, and hatchery team members.
Water Monitoring Intern
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
Harrisonburg, VA
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Responsibilities included: assisting water monitoring technicians, biologists, TMDL coordinator, and GIS technician with data collection and analysis.
- Macroinvertebrates sampling and analysis.
- Monitoring, collecting, and cleaning algae to provide data for an algae TMDL.
- Participate in Chesapeake Bay TMDL meetings.
- Observe agricultural inspections including dairy and poultry.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg, VA05-2019
Skills
- SOP Development
- Audit Preparation
- On-the-Job Training for New Hires
- Aseptic Technique
- Micro Pipetting
- Sample Collection
- Lab Inventory Management (LIMS) Proficient
- Microsoft Office etc Proficient
- Teamwork
- Organization
- Communication
- Machinery Calibration
- Equipment Repair
Timeline
Environmental Monitoring Technician
Merck via Net2Source
07.2023 - Current
Hatchery Quality Assurance Coordinator
Georges Family Farms
05.2019 - 06.2023
Water Monitoring Intern
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
06.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Eastern Mennonite University
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