Ronald Mason
Garden Prairie,Illinois
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Scientist - GS 07
U.S. Geological Survey
De Kalb, United States
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
New Franken, United States
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
New Franken, United States
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
Madison, United States
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
Raleigh, United States
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
Raleigh, United States
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