Ronald Mason
Garden Prairie,Illinois
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Scientist - GS 07
U.S. Geological Survey
08.2022 - Current
- Current Job duties include: Monthly surface water site visits for the Next Generation Water Observation System, water quality sampling lead for GW-SW interactions, phosphorus and sediment source tracking, and harmful algal blooms combatance.
- Stay physically fit by routinely lifting objects and equipment between 50-75 lbs.
Biological Science Technician (Fish) - GS-5, Job Series 0404
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Performed road-stream crossing surveys, collected water quality data, eDNA water samples, and monitored aquatic nuisance species through various methods.
Graduate Research Assistant
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Internship through the University of Wisconsin-Madison
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Generated project outlines, provided weekly reports, created visual deliverables, and made recommendations on species stocking and stream restoration.
Surface Water Data Manager
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Conducted literature reviews, transcribed fieldwork data, and created new Resources of Interest in surface water data monitoring software.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
North Carolina State University
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Conducted literature reviews and investigations into the life history of American eel, and assisted in preparing a research proposal.
Student Assistant
North Carolina State University
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Conducted literature reviews and investigations into the life history of American eel, and assisted in preparing a research proposal.
Education
Master's degree - Environmental Conservation
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI08.2020
Bachelor's degree - Conservation Biology
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC12.2018
Skills
- Laboratory techniques
- Research and experiments
- Safety processes and procedures
- Assay development
Desiredlocations
- DeKalb, Illinois, United States
- Urbana, Illinois, United States
Availability
Permanent, Temporary, Term, Recent Graduates, Full-time
Timeline
Physical Scientist - GS 07
U.S. Geological Survey
08.2022 - Current
Biological Science Technician (Fish) - GS-5, Job Series 0404
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
04.2021 - 10.2021
Graduate Research Assistant
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Internship through the University of Wisconsin-Madison
10.2019 - 08.2020
Surface Water Data Manager
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
08.2019 - 01.2020
Student Assistant
North Carolina State University
08.2018 - 11.2018
Undergraduate Research Assistant
North Carolina State University
01.2018 - 12.2018
Master's degree - Environmental Conservation
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor's degree - Conservation Biology
North Carolina State University
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