Joseph Salvatierra
Manhattan,KS
Summary
Collaborative Lead Field Technician at NEON Battelle, with expertise in analytical chemistry and team coordination. Successfully managed a variety of field projects, ensuring data integrity and safety while training technicians in complex protocols. Proven ability to adapt in challenging environments, enhancing operational efficiency, and contributing to high-quality scientific protocols.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Field Technician
NEON Battelle
Manhattan, KS
02.2024 - 11.2025
- Perform seasonal and periodic sampling of physical, chemical, and biological data at one to five field sites, while exercising good judgment and decision-making abilities to interpret protocol requirements.
- Plan schedules out to ensure that proper precaution is taken in order for data to be acquired safely.
- Identify, press and ship out vouchers of plants for national herbarium.
- Keep detailed records both electronically and physically of experimental and on-going data.
- Study and ensure technicians know how to conduct Plant phenology, plant diversity, herbaceous biomass collections, below-ground biomass, litterfall, canopy foliage, vegetation structure, and coarse downed wood protocols.
- Provide assistance to other domains / departments as the weekly bouts vary, i.e. creeks dried up, understaffed, behind schedule.
- Managing word-processing and database software.
- Check-in and guide technicians when out in the field; keeping track of time and environmental hazards.
- Physically demanding and requires the ability to carry heavy equipment routinely, exposure to extreme temperatures, inclement weather, rough and variable terrain, toxic plants (e.g., poison ivy, hogweed), stinging and biting insects, and wildlife hazards.
- Working with computerized systems to maintain quality control and ensure data is secured.
- Adhere and maintain GLP requirements to ensure lab safety.
Perimeter Construction Security
Securitas Security
Manhattan, KS
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Vigilant station both in day and night; requires standing and walking along construction lines every half an hour.
- Required working and watching the perimeter regardless of weather conditions.
- Contact with Campus Police and field site manager when dangerous conditions threatened site equipment or fenceline.
Aquatic Technician
NEON Battelle
Manhattan, KS
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Plan, schedule, and perform stream channel morphology, aquatic organism abundance and diversity, biogeochemistry, seasonal climatic and hydrologic changes, and riparian phenology data collection following established, standardized field, lab, and shipping procedures.
- Make buffers and maintain the clean lab's sterility.
- Managing quality tests on database software before sending off for testing.
- Record data accurately and completely; perform data Q/C checks and resolve errors in collaboration with staff scientists.
- Operate and maintain in-situ water quality sensors. Perform Bi-weekly maintenance on site.
- Maintain a safe lab environment for self and peers.
- Summarize data and utilize software to ensure data quality.
Custodian
Kansas Wesleyan University
Salina, KS
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Maintain and enhance the attractiveness of the Student Success Center, both inside and out.
- Assist setting up and tearing down classrooms and furniture required within the assigned building, sending any notes or reports to the Assistant Director of Plant Ops about repairs.
- Managing quality control and sterility of the building to keep the public at a low health risk.
- Keep record and maintain both relevant building equipment or supplies both within locked closets and in laboratories.
Kitchen Manager
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Salina, KS
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Early Morning preparation of all foods and ingredients, ensuring that the food quality is above standard while monitoring inventory.
- Keep the kitchen stocked and maintain the cleanliness, to minimize chances of accidents or hindrance of food quality.
Flex-position Security
Securitas Security
Salina, KS
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Double check identity while identifying that there is no threat or danger present within the vehicle going through the gate. Track and file any truckers who are shipping deliveries and send them to the proper dock.
- Maintain the guard gate and keep the visitor/shipment logs organized.
Library Security
Salina Public Library
Salina, KS
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Provide a sense of protection and security to the library, while making sure that all patrons and staff follow library policies. Disruptive patrons that cannot be spoken with diplomatically, then the Salina police department assists in the process.
- Be sure that the library itself is empty upon Open and Close, before locking up.
E-Commerce
Kroger Dillions
Salina, KS
04.2020 - 09.2020
- Stock and keep track of mobile orders, assuring that guests within the physical building receive aid when needed.
Expo Chef
Tallgrass Tap House
Manhattan, KS
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Tailor meals and correct plates that do not appear to have proper plating, cook on the line when stations are under pressure and prepare ingredients / stock during downtime.
All-Round Staff
Widgets Family Fun
Manhattan, KS
06.2017 - 07.2019
- Be aware of simple machinery for arcade repair, manage kitchen staff and food orders.
- Preparation to stay late and cover shifts even on days off.
Education
B.S. - Chemistry, Biology, Science of Technology
Kansas Wesleyan University
Salina, KS05.2023
Skills
- Infrared spectroscopy
- Mass spectrometry
- Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy
- Bacterial culture preparation
- Gel electrophoresis
- Analytical chemistry
- Chemical waste management
- Laboratory cleaning procedures
- Microscope maintenance
- Fractional distillation
- Recrystallization techniques
- Reflux heating
- Thin layer chromatography
- Column chromatography
- Titration methods
- Reagent preparation
- Arduino programming
- C# programming
- Google Workspace applications
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Security software management
- Animal handling techniques
- Chemical sampling procedures
- Calibration of lab equipment
- CPR certification
- Electrofishing techniques
- First aid training
- Adaptability in stressful environments
- Team coordination and management
- Monitoring laboratory technicians
- Plant identification and collection
References
- Becky Miller, Domain Manager, NEON D06 / Battelle, (785)-313-3781, millerr2@battelleecology.org
- Austin Riddle, Domain Botanist, NEON D06 / Battelle, (785)-643-6648, riddlea@battelleecology.org
Accomplishments
- Awarded for "Excellence in Leadership in Chemistry" .
- Awarded an Alumni Endowed Scholarship.
Certification
- "CPR and First Aid" Certified
- "Hazardous Shipping and Handling" Certified
Timeline
Lead Field Technician
NEON Battelle
02.2024 - 11.2025
Perimeter Construction Security
Securitas Security
02.2024 - 09.2024
Aquatic Technician
NEON Battelle
07.2023 - 11.2023
Custodian
Kansas Wesleyan University
11.2021 - 05.2023
Kitchen Manager
Chipotle Mexican Grill
08.2021 - 11.2021
Flex-position Security
Securitas Security
05.2021 - 11.2021
Library Security
Salina Public Library
08.2020 - 08.2021
E-Commerce
Kroger Dillions
04.2020 - 09.2020
Expo Chef
Tallgrass Tap House
06.2019 - 08.2020
All-Round Staff
Widgets Family Fun
06.2017 - 07.2019
B.S. - Chemistry, Biology, Science of Technology
Kansas Wesleyan University
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