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Logan Durk

Broomfield,CO

Summary

Highly skilled and personable Lab Technician specializing in sample collection, classification, and analysis. Proficient in a wide range of techniques and equipment. Committed to delivering top-notch and dependable work.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

QA/QC Lab Manager

Upslope Brewing Company
Boulder, Colorado
01.2025 - Current
  • Performed tests, including qPCR and plating, on finished products to guarantee quality consistency.
  • Collaborated with production teams to optimize brewing processes and ingredient selection.
  • Ensured compliance with all regulatory standards in laboratory operations.
  • Maintained and calibrated laboratory equipment.
  • Trained staff on laboratory and safety protocols.

Lab Technician QA/QC and Packaging Technician

Payette Brewing
Boise, ID
02.2024 - 01.2025
  • Performed regular laboratory maintenance such as cleaning and organizing on a daily basis.
  • Managed collection of sterile samples for monitoring fermentation progress.
  • Conducted plating of sterile samples across different areas in brewhouse to prevent impurities.
  • Lead sensory training for the production team to ensure consistent high-quality product standards.
  • Provided training and technical guidance to new packaging technicians.

Undergraduate Student Researcher

University Of Idaho
Moscow, ID
08.2022 - 12.2023
  • Collaborated with faculty members on various aspects of the research process, including microbiology and data analysis.
  • Operated specialized equipment used in conducting experiments including microscopes, centrifuges, spectrophotometers.
  • Assisted in the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data using statistical software packages.
  • Interpreted results and drafted reports summarizing research results for principal investigator.
  • Presented research findings at a university professional conference.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology; Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID
12-2023

Skills

  • Data analysis and sample logging
  • Dependability and flexibility
  • Equipment calibration and chemical handling
  • Laboratory management
  • Laboratory safety and sterile technique
  • Team collaboration
  • Quality control procedures
  • qPCR expertise

Accomplishments

  • Co-Published Scientific Abstract: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/nmo.14642 Abstract 94

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

QA/QC Lab Manager

Upslope Brewing Company
01.2025 - Current

Lab Technician QA/QC and Packaging Technician

Payette Brewing
02.2024 - 01.2025

Undergraduate Student Researcher

University Of Idaho
08.2022 - 12.2023

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology; Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

University of Idaho