Luke Hernandez
Springfield,NJ
Summary
Lab technician with extensive experience at Monmouth University, excelling in sterile technique and safety compliance. Recognized for innovative experimental design in the Carnivorous Plant Lab and effective collaboration with peers. Proven ability in media making and hazardous material handling, ensuring a well-maintained laboratory environment. Nominated for Student Employee of 2025.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant in Carnivorous Plant Lab
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ
01.2025 - Current
- I designed the experiment for testing the functional diversity of the pitcher plant liquid microbiome.
- Worked collaboratively with fellow researchers to write and present a research proposal.
- Performed routine care on exotic pitcher plants.
- Ordered and retrieved the necessary supplies and exotic plants.
- Created detailed summaries of existing studies for use in further investigations.
Lab Technician's Assistant
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ
09.2021 - Current
- Maintained the chemical inventory.
- Set up experiments according to established protocols, mixing solutions and preparing samples for testing.
- Performed routine safety inspections of emergency eyewashes and chemical showers.
- Organized and maintained the laboratory environment, including cleaning glassware, and proper storage of chemicals.
- Made sterile media from powder and used an autoclave.
- Disposed of hazardous waste following proper safety guidelines.
- Nominated for Student Employee of 2025.
Research Assistant at Mosquito Bioinformatics Lab
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Assisted in the design and implementation of experimental code.
- Gathered relevant literature from online databases for the purpose of training an AI.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ06-2025
Skills
- Sterile technique
- Sterile maintenance of the laboratory and equipment
- Media Making
- Micropipetting techniques
- Safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Specimen preparation
- Lab safety documentation
- Spectrophotometry
- Hazardous material handling
Timeline
Research Assistant in Carnivorous Plant Lab
Monmouth University
01.2025 - Current
Research Assistant at Mosquito Bioinformatics Lab
Monmouth University
09.2023 - 10.2023
Lab Technician's Assistant
Monmouth University
09.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Monmouth University
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