Sean Moody
Toxocologist/BioVeterinary Scientist
LOGAN,United States
Summary
Well-qualified Toxicologist/BioVeterinary Scientist. Successful developing and conducting field and laboratory research to investigate diverse topics. Over 12 years of field and classroom experience. Talented Researcher and Research Manager promoting knowledge in Toxicology and establishing safe workplace practices. Effective at highlighting biological concerns to public through outreach and relevant studies. Highly experienced in field and laboratory environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Environmental Scientist
Utah Department of Environmental Quality
Salt Lake City, Utah
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted hazardous waste management studies.
- Performed environmental site assessments and provided remediation recommendations.
- Interpreted test data to determine whether contamination existed in accordance with environmental laws.
- Served as technical consultant on environmental policies to maintain regulatory compliance.1
- Collaborated with government agencies to monitor compliance with environmental regulations, addressing any violations promptly and efficiently.
- Facilitated cross-disciplinary collaborations to address complex environmental challenges, fostering holistic approach to sustainability.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay abreast of emerging environmental science technologies and methodologies.
Pesticide Compliance Specialist III
Utah Department Of Agriculture And Food
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Serve as subject matter expert by advising staff and customers and working directly with external agencies throughout audits or to remedy compliance issues.
- Direct and implement strategic improvement plans to integrate solutions to audit findings and workflow process issues.
- Assist with training sessions to educate external agency personnel on compliance and regulatory standards through presentations.
- Maintain current knowledge of Pesticide law and applicable requirements, processes, procedures, internal policies and regulations.
- Monitor safety programs to verify compliance with federal standards.
- Support team by pitching in to complete special projects.
- Prepare and submitted regulatory filings in timely manner.
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding compliance regulations and procedures.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging compliance regulations.
- Develop and maintained system for tracking and reporting compliance violations.
- Identify, investigate and document compliance violations and recommended corrective measures.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, auditors and legal counsel to confirm compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Audits performed include; Record of pesticide applications, Storage of pesticides, Worker Protection Standard (WPS), Restricted Use Pesticide Dealer, and Use inspections.
Department Lead Fishing and Archery
Als Sporting Goods
Logan, United States
07.2021 - 01.2023
- Full-time 40 hrs/week
- Writing SOPs and training employees on workplace and customer safety.
- Monitored customers and employees to evaluate loss prevention risks, performance and customer service.
- Oversaw Fishing, Archery, and Hunting department staff to cover for other department leaders.
- Maintained current industry knowledge by reading publications, attending conferences and completing training.
- Managed team schedules, department projects and quality assurance.
- Oversaw efficient inventory stocking and supply rotation.
- Implemented corporate programs for new department products.
- Developed empowering employee culture focused on equipping employees to independently meet customer needs.
- Updated policies to reflect changing conditions and maintain optimal safety standards for all employees.
- Arranged sales incentives with store management and vendor representatives to reward deserving team members for exceeding expectations.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
- Partnered with merchandising team to plan and execute floor moves, merchandise placement and overall sales set-up.
- Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
Lab Manager/Student Researcher
Utah State University
Logan, Utah
08.2014 - 12.2021
- Full-time 25 hrs/week
- Development and optimization of experiment protocols for HPLC instrumentation.
- Optimization and development of PCR primers.
- Maintained and monitored cell culture incubators BS levels one and two.
- Established protocols for metabolic assays, targeting the P450, GST, and NRF2/KEAP1 pathways.
- Maintained BSL2 lab and trained new students on BSL2 protocol.
- Worked with department heads to meet and maintain OSHA safety standards and good practice.
- Wrote IACUC report for approval on performance of experiments in new location.
- Sourced and maintained Research Animal flocks (Turkeys).
- Processed all Research animals for various experimental endpoints.
- Prepared reports and protocols for safe handling of chemicals and execution of experiments.
- Interpreted and analyzed research data to draw conclusions on outcomes.
- Prepared fact sheets, tables and graphs to summarize research results Grant renewal.
- Performed research into study topics to increase knowledge and to provide valuable contributions.
- Generated data models, performed Statistical analysis and helped produce reports outlining results.
- Maintained safe, organized working environment by setting up and sterilizing molecular biology equipment.
- Used Prism to perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of cell culture and cellular enzymatic metabolism data.
- Optimized experimental protocols of standardized experiments in controlled settings and obtained useful, valid results.
- Ordered new Laboratory and experimental supplies and equipment to maintain stock and inventory for research lab.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Attended meetings and presentations to learn more details about Toxicology.
Education
Master of Science - Animal Management - Toxicology
Utah State University
Logan, UT 08.2014 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - BioVeterinary Science
Utah State University
Logan, UT 08.2010 - 04.2013
Associate of Science - General Studies And Business
LDS Business College
Salt Lake City, UT 08.2008 - 12.2009
Skills
Operations
undefinedGraduate Research
Utah State University, LoganThesis: COMPARATIVE METABOLISM OF AFLATOXIN B1 IN TWO QUAIL GENERA Coturnix japonica AND Callipepla californica, https://doi.org/10.26076/3323-8c0d
Unpublished work included:
- Development of Turkey Hepatocyte Primary cell Isolation and culture method and protocol.
- Optimization of Novel methods for AFB1 Metabolite quantification.
- Identified potential regions of the Meleagris gallapavo genome susceptible to epigenetic regulation for the NRF2/KEAP1 protein sequence.
- Assisted with cell culture work and Comet Assay optimization using BEAS-2B cells, for PM2.5 Air quality and toxicity project.
- Worked on identifying splice variants of the turkey GSTA 3 and 4 genes to differentiate enzyme response between other species and single nucleotide polymorphisms of the turkey genes.
Presentations
Poster: Sean L. Moody, Aaron M. Duffy, Arnaud Van Wettere, and Roger A. Coulombe, Jr., Glutathione S-transferase Regulation in Avian Hepatocytes 2017.
Lecture: Sean L. Moody, Aaron M. Duffy, and Roger A. Coulombe, Jr., Epigenetic control of Glutathione S-Transferase regulation in primary Hepatocytes. 2016
Poster: Sean L. Moody, Aaron M. Duffy, and Roger A. Coulombe, Jr., Regulation of Glutathione S-Transferase's and its Role in Disease Susceptibility. 2016
Lectures
Spring 2020: Mercury Superfund Sites: From Hoboken NJ to Clear Lake CA
Spring 2019: THC and Marijuana: Safety, Efficacy, and Toxicology and Microplastics: Hazardous to our Health and the Environment.
Spring 2018: The Nano World of Toxicology and Crispr: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.
Spring 2017: Toxalbumins: Ricin and Abrin and Curare: Paralysis without analgesia or sedation.
Spring 2016: Batrachotoxin and Tetrodotoxin Notoriously Tasty.
Spring 2015: Antibiotics Friend or Foe and DDTs Effect on Male Fertility.
Fall Semesters 2015, 2016, and 2017: Difference between Serpentine and Ampihbole Asbestos.
Certificates & Trainings
- 2023 Massachusets EPA PIRT Training
Timeline
Environmental Scientist
Utah Department of Environmental Quality
01.2024 - Current
Pesticide Compliance Specialist III
Utah Department Of Agriculture And Food
01.2023 - 12.2023
Department Lead Fishing and Archery
Als Sporting Goods
07.2021 - 01.2023
Lab Manager/Student Researcher
Utah State University
08.2014 - 12.2021
Master of Science - Animal Management - Toxicology
Utah State University
08.2014 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - BioVeterinary Science
Utah State University
08.2010 - 04.2013
Associate of Science - General Studies And Business
LDS Business College
08.2008 - 12.2009
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