Mark Spencer
Williamsport,PA
Summary
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Strengths include problem-solving abilities, analytical skills, and strong familiarity with quality control procedures.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Technician
Bald Birds Brewing Company
Jersey Shore, PA
09.2024 - Current
- Prioritized concurrent tasks based on a dynamic production schedule.
- Upheld quality standards despite conflicting priorities.
- Performed and documented quality control tests, including PCR, on batched and packaged products.
- Daily, verified packaging equipment was operating within tolerances to ensure a safe product.
- Isolated nonconforming products and performed a root cause analysis to manage loss.
- Analyzed work practices within multiple departments to update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Wet Lab Operator
Stellant Systems Inc
Williamsport, PA
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Followed SOPs for monitoring and quantifying chemical species in baths, including acid-base titrations, iodometric titrations, light spectrometry, and flame absorption spectrometry.
- Trained and followed safety protocols for handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals.
- Identified and updated hazardous waste labels and profiles to match the profiles of chemical waste in the plant, to facilitate transport and disposal, pursuant to DOT and EPA protocols.
- Maintained safe operation of critical systems for chemical cleaning and plating operations.
- Updated procedures are based on the amount of bias, procedural complexity, and accuracy of instructions.
- Authored reference documents for the use and maintenance of the atomic absorption spectrometer.
- Researched, piloted, and verified new analysis methods for quantifying dissolved metals in plating baths.
- Aggregated historical data on chemical usage to reduce waste.
High School Physics Teacher
Loyalsock Township High School
Williamsport, PA
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Taught Honors and Academic Physics, Physical Science, and Earth Science.
- Collaborated with science team members, co-teachers, and paraprofessionals to improve learning outcomes.
- Maintained continuous improvement practices to enhance classroom instruction.
High School Science Teacher
Rocky Mount High School
Rocky Mount, NC
07.2019 - 06.2022
- Coordinated curriculum and delivered instruction for Earth Science, Physical Science, and Biology.
- Focused on meeting the instructional needs of students with learning gaps, behavioral challenges, and emotional challenges through evidence-based strategies and relationship building.
High School Science and Math Teacher
North East Carolina Preparatory
Tarboro, NC
07.2016 - 06.2019
- Taught Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Earth Science, Advanced Functions and Modeling, and an inquiry-based course, 'How Things Work.'
- Collaborated strongly with EC staff to improve inclusive education strategies.
- Directed coaching for varsity and junior varsity cross country.
7th Grade Science
Rocky Mount Preparatory
Rocky Mount, NC
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Collaborated with teammates, mentor teacher, and supervisors to develop and improve instructional strategies.
Assistant Aquatics Director
Susquehanna Council, Boy Scouts of America
Williamsport, PA
06.2006 - 08.2013
- Instructed curriculum on boating, safety, and ecology to male youth.
- Developed week-long lesson plans for boating, safety, and ecology.
- Supervised waterfront safety.
- Trained and mentored new instructors in content skills and teaching methods.
Education
M.Ed. - Curriculum & Instruction
Bloomsburg University
Bloomsburg, PA05-2015
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Houghton University
Houghton, NY08-2013
Skills
- Managing conflicting priorities
- Effective, diverse communication skills
- Championing workplace, chemical, and hazardous materials safety standards
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement
- Attention to Detail
- De-escalation
Timeline
Lab Technician
Bald Birds Brewing Company
09.2024 - Current
Wet Lab Operator
Stellant Systems Inc
08.2023 - 07.2024
High School Physics Teacher
Loyalsock Township High School
08.2022 - 06.2023
High School Science Teacher
Rocky Mount High School
07.2019 - 06.2022
High School Science and Math Teacher
North East Carolina Preparatory
07.2016 - 06.2019
7th Grade Science
Rocky Mount Preparatory
08.2015 - 05.2016
Assistant Aquatics Director
Susquehanna Council, Boy Scouts of America
06.2006 - 08.2013
M.Ed. - Curriculum & Instruction
Bloomsburg University
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Houghton University