SHAWN HARDY
Levittown,PA
Summary
Current Biology undergraduate at Holy Family University with hands-on experience in microbiology, chemistry, and scientific research. Skilled in laboratory procedures, experimental monitoring, data collection, and documentation. Interested in applying scientific and technical skills in a professional laboratory or research environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Mover
Wayne's Moving Company
Pennsauken, NJ
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Coordinated moving logistics, transported equipment, and provided customer service.
- Worked with team members to ensure compliance with safety procedures on job sites.
Mover
Boeman Moving Company
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted with transportation, loading, unloading, and equipment handling.
- Maintained teamwork, efficiency, and workplace safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PAAssociate of Science - Biology
Bucks County Community College
Newtown, PASkills
- Microbiology: Aseptic techniques, bacterial culturing, Gram staining, microbial identification, ELISA, bacterial transformation, and antibiotic susceptibility testing
- Chemistry: Organic synthesis, extraction, distillation, solution preparation, pipetting, and purification
- Instrumentation: IR spectroscopy, GC-MS, HPLC sample preparation, and light microscopy
- Research: Experimental monitoring, data collection, analysis, documentation, and laboratory safety
- Professional: Teamwork, communication, organization, adaptability, problem-solving, and attention to detail
- Laboratory techniques
- Biological research
- Data analysis
- Microsoft Excel
Research Experience
- Undergraduate Biology Research Intern
- Holy Family University | Fall 2026–Present
- Supervisor: Dr. Waddell
- Investigate dietary preferences of invertebrates to support improved welfare in farming environments.
- Collect and record experimental data on fly feeding behavior.
- Monitor organisms, prepare experiments, and document observations.
- Assist with organism care and routine laboratory activities.
Laboratory Experience
- Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis
- Conducted organic synthesis experiments involving Grignard reactions, esterification, nitration, Friedel–Crafts acylation, and polymer synthesis.
- Performed extraction, purification, and separation of chemical compounds.
- Applied IR spectroscopy and GC-MS in laboratory exercises.
- Biology and Microbiology
- Performed bacterial isolation, Gram staining, microscopy, and microbial identification.
- Used selective and differential media and metabolic testing.
- Completed bacterial transformation, antibiotic susceptibility, and ELISA laboratory exercises.
Timeline
Mover
Boeman Moving Company
06.2023 - 12.2023
Mover
Wayne's Moving Company
01.2022 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Holy Family University
Associate of Science - Biology
Bucks County Community College