To seek and maintain a full or part-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
JJ's Portland Mushroom (Owner/Operator)
Self Employed
11.2022 - Current
Gourmet Culinary Mushroom production for restaurant and private sales.
Planning, design, and implementation, of home laboratory culture equipment and media sterilization techniques and practice.
Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
Managed day-to-day business operations.
Established foundational processes for business operations.
Senior Molecular/Microbiologist
Biogen Laboratory Developments
10.2018 - 08.2022
Worked with clients in the Portland Metro area to collect product/environmental testing samples.
Conduct USDA validation study for large prepared meat company customer.
Collect, prepare, and run Microbiology and Molecular analysis on product and environmental samples.
Prepare selective media, broths, and control cultures, for pathogenic and food spoilage organisms.
Completed melt curve analysis for genotype and bacteria identification.
Carried out quality control assessments for DNA analysis software.
Managed overall laboratory functions.
Scheduled and trained technical staff members.
Management/Cannabis Consultant
C9f LLC
11.2016 - 07.2018
Design and implement grow room and flower room setups including environmental control and irrigation
Propagation of plant tissues and transplantation to various medias
Trim and pruning of plants for flower production
Staking and trellis of plants for mechanical support
Pest management and pesticide utilization and documentation
Plant nutrition and irrigation reservoir maintenance
Pest identification and plant trichrome observation
Independently manage large operation with limited funding and assistance
Microbiologist
Church and Dwight Co., Inc
07.2012 - 07.2015
Test samples for various bacteria, molds, and yeasts using pour plate and 3M petrifilm methods
Utilize enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) technology used for enumeration of allergen contaminate testing
Manage and run controls for Microbiological media using various live organisms
Create and sterilize media using autoclaves for Microbial testing of Raw ingredients
Audit/Organize record logs, review SOPs, and carry out document storage for project/sample folders
Prepare samples for testing through compositing and weighing using aseptic technique
Work independently and manage all tasks in the laboratory several days a week
Microbiologist
Nestle Quality Assurance Center
04.2008 - 05.2012
Test samples for various bacteria, molds, and yeasts using pour plate and 3M petrifilm methods
Utilize VIDAS Vitek technology for microbial identification
Run controls on known bacteria, molds, and yeasts
Audit/Organize record logs, review SOPs, and carry out document storage for project/sample folders
Organize recycling program within General Microbiology lab
Prepare samples for testing through compositing and weighing using aseptic technique
Read plates and record results using Labware LIMS program
Biological (Field) Technician
USDA Agricultural Research Service
06.2007 - 03.2008
Maintenance and troubleshoot automated surface and drainage water sampling systems for the upper big Walnut Creek Watershed
Sustain and repair cooling systems for automated samplers
Independently schedule and transport tools, data, and equipment necessary to complete field tasks
Manually collect ground water samples
Program and modify numerous field instruments located throughout the upper big Walnut Creek Watershed
Regularly collect and retain detailed experimental data through programs such as: Microsoft Excel, Word, Flowlink, and Hoboware
Assemble and repair pressure transducers and tipping pan sensors for water level and flow studies
Biological Laboratory Technician
USDA Agricultural Research Service
06.2006 - 06.2007
Perform water quality analysis and associated quality controls
Perform routine and recurring techniques and studies using a variety of specialized equipment and techniques
Record instrument readings, collect samples and take measurements in the field setting
Determine total filterable solids, measure pH, and perform digestion of water samples for total phosphorus and total nitrogen analysis
Keep detailed records of experimental data
Tabulate and summarize data using personal computers and software packages; Microsoft Excel, Word
Maintain inventory of chemicals, prepare solutions and reagents for use in the laboratory and field, and safely dispose of waste material (chemical and biological)
Perform soil digestions to determine organic matter
Responsible for set-up and operation of pressure plate apparatus for determination of soil moisture release curves
Perform particle size analysis on soil samples
Internship Student
Ohio EPA, Surface Water
06.2004 - 09.2004
Perform field surveys of local aquatic insects and fish, including identification, cataloging of data and preparation of site mapping
Collect tissue samples from sport fish to establish consumption advisories
Prepare specimens for chemical tissue analysis
Assemble, connect, and release Hester-Dendy samplers to gauge benthic macroinvertebrate populations
Preserve fish and macroinvertebrate specimens for cataloging and analysis
Complete EPA field safety, first aid, driving and boating safety courses