Melanie Agan
Hollister,CA
Summary
Critical thinking Research Technician demonstrating superior data gathering and analysis skills. Astute professional knowledgeable in laboratory terminology, procedures and statistical methods. Resourceful and adaptable individual comfortable handling complex issues, meeting strict deadlines and adjusting to rapidly changing conditions. Ready to join a new organization collaborating with other professionals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Research and Development Technician II
Germains Seed Technology
05.2023 - Current
- In this position I assisted scientists in running experiments on different seed treatments to improve the company's current products and help launch new products
- I ensured all possible products passed quality specifications
- I also learned many new techniques in seed treatment such as film coating, pelleting, pesticide application, biostimulant applications, seed priming
- In addition, I assisted the health and safety manager with hazardous waste and pesticide handling
- I was educated on the hazardous waste and pesticide laws and regulations for the state of California
- Lastly, I maintained plants being grown in our growth chambers and outside beds in various different media and took data on their growth.
Assistant
Agan Fab Works, LLC
06.2017 - Current
- In this position I keep track and report the company expenses for each month to ensure proper profit and tax reporting
- I also built and continue to maintain the company's website and help keep track of the online orders
- On occasion I would also help out with designing products in a CAD based software.
Pathology Technologist
Sakata Seed America, Inc
10.2022 - 05.2023
- In this position I prepared and tested seeds for diseases to ensure quality for customers using different assay methods including liquid plating, bioassays, and ELISA assays
- I also disinfected and sterilized instruments and materials used for the tests
- In addition, I also prepared semi-selective agar media for specific bacterial growth
- Also, I must maintain plants in a greenhouse as well as transplanting and inoculating them for specific assays.
Seed Lab Technologist
Sakata Seed America
11.2018 - 10.2022
- In this position I performed seed testing for germination and purity in accordance with the Association of Official Seed Analyst rules for testing
- I organized and maintained the lab’s MSDS of all the chemicals in use
- I was also in charge of the daily and weekly schedule for the lab, planning the tasks that needed to be done and who should do them
- This required planning and organization as some tasks and samples were more important than others and needed to be prioritized
- In addition, I would intake all seed samples coming into the lab, receiving them in our system and then organizing them by type and importance
Lab Technician
Earth Systems
07.2018 - 10.2018
- In this position I organized and managed the work orders as they came in and once they were started
- The samples were tested by industry standards and then the data was recorded and reported for the customers.
Biology Tutor
California State University
08.2017 - 06.2018
- In this position I tutored students in a couple different upper level biology courses that I had previously gotten a high grade in
- I was responsible for keeping up with the students and planning the lessons and material we went over
- I needed to also keep up with the professor in the course to make sure the student and I stayed on track during lessons.
Cross Category Assistant
Syngenta Seeds
07.2012 - 08.2012
- In this position I assisted with a plant experiment that required me to collect and organize data on plants based on the experimental design
- I was also tasked with general greenhouse and irrigation maintenance.
Tissue Culture Assistant
Syngenta Seeds
07.2012 - 08.2012
- In this position I was responsible for subculturing Chrysanthemum clones in a sterile environment
- In addition, I prepared media and supplies needed for subculturing as well as kept up on general tissue culture maintenance and cleaning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Science, Molecular and Microbial Biology
Stanislaus State University
Turlock, CA06.2018
Skills
- Exhibits a professional attitude
- Exhibits time-management skills
- Able to work with others or alone
- Able to pick up new skills easily
- Critical thinker
- Proficient in Excel
- Media preparation experience
- ELISA experience
- Communication skills
- Able to plan and schedule tasks in order of importance
- Experience leading a team and delegating tasks
- Gel Electrophoresis and PCR experience
- Experience with bacterial culture
- Proficient in sterile technique
Additional Information
- LICENSES , Qualified Applicators License
Timeline
Research and Development Technician II
Germains Seed Technology
05.2023 - Current
Pathology Technologist
Sakata Seed America, Inc
10.2022 - 05.2023
Seed Lab Technologist
Sakata Seed America
11.2018 - 10.2022
Lab Technician
Earth Systems
07.2018 - 10.2018
Biology Tutor
California State University
08.2017 - 06.2018
Assistant
Agan Fab Works, LLC
06.2017 - Current
Cross Category Assistant
Syngenta Seeds
07.2012 - 08.2012
Tissue Culture Assistant
Syngenta Seeds
07.2012 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Biological Science, Molecular and Microbial Biology
Stanislaus State University
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