Joshua M. Kindel
Bellevue
Summary
Results-oriented professional with a strong background in microbiology and production. Expertise in process improvements, critical thinking, and collaboration has successfully streamlined operations and maintained the pursuit of high quality standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
9
9
Certifications
Work History
Lead Operator
Johns Manville
Milan
11.2024 - Current
- Trained new team members on operational procedures and equipment use.
- Inspected equipment on daily basis and made monitoring adjustments to maintain system integrity and peak operations.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production workflows and reduce downtime.
- Assisted in quality control inspections to maintain product standards and specifications.
Microbiology Teaching Assistant
Lorain County Community College
Elyria
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Assisted in preparing microbiology lab materials and equipment for student labs.
- Guided students in laboratory techniques, ensuring proper safety protocols were followed.
- Supported faculty members with grading assignments and providing feedback to students.
- Conducted review sessions to reinforce key topics before examinations for students.
- Prepared slides containing microbial specimens for viewing under a microscope.
- Provided feedback and guidance on laboratory techniques, such as aseptic technique and culturing bacteria.
- Monitored stock levels of reagents used in laboratories so they could be replenished when necessary.
- Answered student inquiries regarding course content and laboratory procedures effectively.
Production Lead
Carlisle Brake & Friction
Medina
04.2021 - 08.2024
- Supervised daily production activities and ensured safety compliance.
- Trained new employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency in production lines.
- Collaborated with quality control to maintain product standards and specifications.
- Set up machines according to customer blueprints.
- Monitored the quality of products during production process.
- Equipped team members with proper hand tools, supplies and power equipment to safely and efficiently perform jobs without time-consuming interruptions during production.
- Oversaw workstation setup and operation and mobilized production line and shift employees to meet customer quality standards and schedules.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on equipment and machinery.
- Suggested process improvements based on analysis of existing processes.
- Developed extensive training plan with instruction highlighting troubleshooting management and efficiency matters.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, Ohio, OH12-2025
Associate of Applied Science -
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH08-2024
Skills
- Aseptic technique
- Biochemical and phenotypic testing of unknown bacteria
- Bacterial culturing
- Smear preparation and staining procedures
- Data analysis
- Student mentoring
- Research assistance
- Test results interpretation
- Pipetting accuracy
- Hazardous waste disposal
- Use and handling of microscopes
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Experience using R for data analysis
- Reading of mass spectrometry and gas chromatography scans
- Analytical thinking
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Leadership
- Population analytics and estimates
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Accomplishments
Excellence in Biology 2024 (Lorain County Community College) - Awarded by biology faculty to students excelling in biological studies
References
References available upon request.
Certification
Coursera - Introduction to R Programming for Data Science (2025)
Timeline
Lead Operator
Johns Manville
11.2024 - Current
Microbiology Teaching Assistant
Lorain County Community College
08.2024 - 04.2025
Production Lead
Carlisle Brake & Friction
04.2021 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Bowling Green State University
Associate of Applied Science -
Lorain County Community College