Katherine Cho-Richmond
Corvallis,OR
Summary
Proven Lab Technician with a track record of enhancing operational efficiency at Leah Minc Ph.D. Excelled in archaeological field identification and adaptability, significantly improving sample analysis accuracy. Demonstrated exceptional teamwork and effective communication, leading to streamlined excavation efforts and innovative problem-solving strategies. Skilled in instrument calibration and maintaining rigorous safety standards.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Lab Technician
Leah Minc Ph.D
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Trained new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Gathered and organized data to help understand and evaluate social processes and notable patterns.
- Assessed artifacts and noted physical properties in exact detail.
Volunteer
Benton Soil and Water- Salmon Watch
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Implemented contingency plans to address last-minute changes or unforeseen events.
- Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Analyzed event costs to identify areas of improvement and cost savings.
Archaeological Field Technician
Oregon State University Field School
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Utilized safety practices with no complaints or accidents.
- Kept detailed records of field measurements and data.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostics of malfunctioning equipment, machinery, tools, and components.
- Delivered high-quality work by diligently following standard operating procedures.
- Gathered and organized data to help understand and evaluate social processes and notable patterns.
- Described artifacts' physical properties or attributes.
- Demonstrated continuous knowledge acquisition in areas of cultural and geographical history.
- Collected information and made judgments through observation, interviews and review of documents.
- Inspected, dated and authenticated material evidence and documented information for research purposes.
- Maintained compliance with recordkeeping standards, documentation processes and chain-of-custody requirements.
- Detailed daily excavation findings and discoveries in thorough research reports
Education
Anthropology, Archaeology, And Environmental Scien
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR09.2024
Some College (No Degree) -
Portland Community College
Portland, ORSkills
- Archaeological field identification
- Field recording
- Site excavation
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Effective Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Instrument Calibration
Timeline
Lab Technician
Leah Minc Ph.D
10.2023 - 04.2024
Volunteer
Benton Soil and Water- Salmon Watch
10.2023 - 11.2023
Archaeological Field Technician
Oregon State University Field School
08.2023 - 09.2023
Anthropology, Archaeology, And Environmental Scien
Oregon State University
Some College (No Degree) -
Portland Community College
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