FRANCIS ASHER AMOATENG
Stephenville,TX
Summary
A versatile environmental science graduate student with experience working in laboratory and field environments. Trained in geological and analytical chemical methods, with a solid foundation in environmental analysis and data interpretation. Reliable, detail-oriented, and prepared to contribute across a range of environmental, geoscience, and analytical chemistry roles.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, Texas
01.2025 - 11.2025
- Assist in conducting environmental science research focused on nuclear waste disposal.
- Conduct literature reviews and contribute to the preparation of research reports.
- Conduct laboratory-based experiments to ensure the accuracy and reproducibility of results.
- Follows safety guidelines for handling chemicals and waste.
Student Worker
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, Texas
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Conducted laboratory identification and characterization of microplastics from soil and water samples.
- Assisted in sample collection, preparation, and analysis to assess microplastic contamination levels.
- Supported data recording and interpretation to evaluate the environmental impacts of microplastic pollution.
- Used FTIR to identify functional groups and characterize compounds in solid samples.
Laboratory/QC Technician
Ciments de l'Afrique
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Conducting free lime analysis of cement samples.
- Performed analytical titration techniques for quantitative chemical analysis.
- Testing the strength of various grades of cement products.
- Undertaking chemical and analytical laboratory work.
- Operating an X-Ray fluorescence for checking the various cement components.
Geophysicist/Data Analyst
Ghana Atomic Energy Commission
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Analyzed seismic data to interpret the characteristics, magnitude, and impact of earthquake events.
- Assisted in quantitative geophysical research through seismic dataset evaluation and validation.
- Utilized data analysis software to organize, process, and analyze geophysical datasets for improved data interpretation.
Radio Volunteer
KXTR 100.7 FM Tarleton Radio
Stephen
01.2025 - Current
- Assist with production, DJing, and hosting music shows.
- Support studio operations, including equipment checks, scheduling recording times, and preparing show outlines.
- Help manage on-air transitions, announcements, and communication between hosts and technical staff.
- Gain experience working with campus media, contributing to promotional content and audience engagement.
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Science
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX08.2026
BS - Earth Science
University of Ghana
10.2022
Skills
- Environmental sampling and assessment
- Administrative support
- Mineralogical and crystallographic analysis
- Geoscience principles application
- Environmental impact evaluation
- Risk assessment
- Geological field mapping
- Lithologic identification
- Field soil and rock logging
- Environmental regulations and compliance awareness
- Wet chemistry techniques
- QGIS
- FTIR spectroscopy
- Mass spectrometry
- Laboratory operations
- ICP-OES
- XRD
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Technical documentation
- Research reporting
- Literature review
- Managing structured datasets
- Collaborative research experience
- Python
Websites
Timeline
Student Worker
Tarleton State University
06.2025 - 08.2025
Radio Volunteer
KXTR 100.7 FM Tarleton Radio
01.2025 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant
Tarleton State University
01.2025 - 11.2025
Laboratory/QC Technician
Ciments de l'Afrique
01.2021 - 01.2022
Geophysicist/Data Analyst
Ghana Atomic Energy Commission
01.2019 - 12.2019
Master of Science - Environmental Science
Tarleton State University
BS - Earth Science
University of Ghana