Megan Owen
Laboratory Technician
Louisville,CO
Summary
Diligent Laboratory Technician professional skilled in collecting and interpreting data obtained through experimentation. Maintains detailed and comprehensive laboratory notebooks and keeps operation in full compliance with standards. Meticulous, accurate and thorough with great problem-solving abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Analyst
State Of Alaska Dept Of Health And Social Services
Anchorage, AK
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Prepared regulatory documentation and presentations and highlighted findings to support project leads.
- Categorized and cataloged each piece of data into business database.
- Designed questionnaires to capture relevant information from stakeholders.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy of research results.
- Utilized a variety of tools such as Excel spreadsheets and databases for effective data manipulation and analysis.
Case Investigator/Contact Tracer
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment/CDC Foundation
Thornton, CO
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Recorded data from case investigations into a secure database system.
- Collaborated with local health departments and community organizations to promote awareness of contact tracing efforts.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of state and federal regulations related to contact tracing activities.
- Adhered strictly to privacy laws and regulations when collecting personal information from contacts during case investigations.
- Completed data entry to facilitate case interview and elicited close contacts into designated system immediately after obtaining.
- Created user-friendly data organization by conditional formatting of project spreadsheets (Google Suite, Microsoft Office), and helped to develop and maintain spreadsheets.
Fisheries Technician II
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Homer, AK
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Maintained laboratory equipment for use in the collection and analysis of data.
- Compiled data from various sources into reports for use in research projects.
- Reported results from experiments conducted in both laboratory and field settings.
- Ensured success of projects by independently working to monitor and maintain oxygen levels in holding pens
- Assisted in sorting brood stock and egg-take events and enumerated daily fish escapement.
- Conducted field sampling of aquatic organisms, including fish and invertebrates, using seines, trawls, traps, and other gear.
Laboratory Assistant
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Assisted a research team studying carbon monoxide levels in blood and tissue samples of various mammals.
- Reviewed literature to stay current with industry trends and developments.
- Participated in meetings to discuss project progress, findings, and recommendations.
- Monitored and observed experiments, recording data for research personnel evaluation.
- Prepared samples for analysis by following standard laboratory procedures.
- Cleaned, maintained and calibrated laboratory and field equipment to ensure continuous accuracy and functionality.
Wildlife Triage Intern
Appalachian Wildlife Refuge
Candler, NC
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Displayed attention to detail during preparation and administration of medicine (subcutaneous, topical, and oral application).
- Explained environmental laws to project teams to bolster understanding and knowledge.
- Participated in public outreach events by providing information about wildlife management practices.
- Collaborated with other researchers and volunteers on various wildlife-related projects.
- Treated animal injuries and diseases and studied sickness transmission.
- Maintained records of all activities related to wildlife projects including data entry into computer databases.
- Provided assistance with the capture and handling of small mammals for research purposes.
Research Assistant
Western Carolina University (Student)
Cullowhee, NC
01.2017 - 04.2018
- Traveled to field sites to collect and record data and samples as appropriate to specific objectives of study.
- Assisted with preparing presentation materials before major meetings and reviews.
- Implemented quality control measures for research methodologies.
- Organized, labeled and stored study biospecimens.
- Managed multiple research projects simultaneously while ensuring accurate record keeping.
- Developed exemplary rapport with personnel and patients by demonstrating compassion and scientific expertise.
- Performed literature reviews to ensure accuracy of results.
Education
Biology, B.S. (Terrestrial and Freshwater Concentration) -
University of North Carolina Wilmington
05.2021
Skills
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Database Management
- Lab Equipment Operation
- Laboratory Operations
- Preparing Samples and Specimens
- Developing Presentations and Reports
- Expert in Microsoft Office Suite
- Team Collaboration
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis
- HIPAA Guidelines
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Accomplishments
- Awarded the Executive Director’s Performance Award for exceptional performance by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
- Assisted in production of factsheets highlighting health disparities amongst caregivers in Alaska by race, sex, and geographic distribution across the state.
- Organized and analyzed spatial and temporal data regarding the distribution of King Salmon within the Cook Inlet of South Central Alaska in years 2015-2019. Created graphs in Microsoft Excel to communicate takeaways of mass data more accurately from charter fishing logbooks. Findings and research included in the Area Management Report from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Work Availability
monday
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Timeline
Research Analyst
State Of Alaska Dept Of Health And Social Services
12.2022 - 07.2023
Case Investigator/Contact Tracer
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment/CDC Foundation
10.2021 - 11.2022
Fisheries Technician II
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
08.2020 - 09.2021
Laboratory Assistant
University of North Carolina Wilmington
01.2020 - 04.2020
Wildlife Triage Intern
Appalachian Wildlife Refuge
02.2019 - 08.2019
Research Assistant
Western Carolina University (Student)
01.2017 - 04.2018
Biology, B.S. (Terrestrial and Freshwater Concentration) -
University of North Carolina Wilmington
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