Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Organizations
Timeline
Generic
Sherol Jackson

Sherol Jackson

Edenton,NC

Summary

I am a highly-motivated employee with experience in lab management. I have developed and established protocols for the collection and culture maintenance of nematode and bacterial samples. I have mentored junior colleagues on laboratory safety and best practices, and established an organizational system for inventory of lab materials at ECSU. I am great at working effectively unsupervised and quickly learn new skills. I am a committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. I am skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. I offer excellent technical abilities with software and applications, the ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills. I am a recent graduate with excellent research, technical and problem-solving skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Microbiology Analyst

JLA Edenton
Edenton, NC
05.2024 - Current
  • Performs microbiological analyses on food and envenvironmental samples.
  • Perform quality control analysis.
  • Records and reports test results.
  • Maintenance of samples and lab inventory.
  • Maintains cleanliness of lab equipment.
  • Assists in training of technicians and analysts.

Quality Inspector C

Aerotek
Elizabeth City, NC
07.2023 - 05.2024
  • Inspects parts, products and/or processes to insure conformance with standards.
  • Inspects materials or products using fixed or variable measuring instruments.
  • Assist production team in trouble shooting process as needed.
  • Calibrate Shop measuring hand tools and maintaining calibration records
  • Work from engineering drawings, rough sketches, manuals, or prototypes to assure conformance to established quality specifications.
  • Verifies specified dimensions on product or material using inspection equipment.
  • Check for irregularities and defects.
  • Inspects components and parts to extremely close tolerances, which may have unusual or nonstandard shapes.

7th Grade Science Teacher

Elizabeth City- Pasquotank Public Schools
Elizabeth City, NC
12.2022 - 06.2023
  • Plan, organize and present instruction and instructional environments that help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development.
  • Prepare materials, supplies, and equipment for each lesson ready at the start of the lesson or instructional activity; gets the class started quickly; gets students on task quickly at the beginning of each lesson; maintains a high level of student time-on-task.
  • Establish a set of rules and procedures that govern the handling of routine administrative matters.
  • Begins lesson or instructional activity with a review of previous materials; introduces the lesson or instructional activity and specific learning objectives when appropriate.
  • Create an instructional plan which is compatible with the school and system-wide curricular goals.
  • Treats all students in a fair and equitable manner; interacts effectively with students, co-workers, parents, and community.
  • Carries out non-instructional duties as assigned and/or as need is perceived; adheres to established laws, policies, rules, and regulations; follows a plan for professional development and demonstrates evidence of growth.

Lab Manager

Elizabeth City State University
Elizabeth City, NC
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Managed researchers and volunteers, to provide resources, training and routine evaluations for performance and expectations to facilitate and support learning objectives and to ensure all protocols are followed, documented and submitted in a proper and timely manner.
  • Managed equipment, building areas and inventory to keep facility running at peak levels.
  • Investigated and studied the growth, structure, development and other characteristics of nematodes and their symbiotic relationship with pathogenic bacteria.
  • Isolated and maintained cultures of entomopathogenic nematodes and bacteria.
  • Collaborated with researchers in developing new procedures for preservation of nematode and bacterial DNA samples.

Summer STEM Program Mentor

PasquotankAerotekentomopathogenicElizabeth City State University
Elizabeth City, NC
06.2022 - 07.2022
  • Monitored and evaluated mentees' progress, providing feedback and guidance to ensure success.
  • Mentored individuals on professional development topics such as communication skills, problem-solving and goal setting.
  • Provided advice to mentees on career paths, job opportunities and educational options.
  • Facilitated group activities for mentors and mentees to build relationships and foster collaboration.
  • Created an atmosphere of mutual learning by offering constructive criticism in a supportive environment.
  • Provided resources related to mental health awareness including stress management strategies.

Education

MS - Biology, Applied Biology and Education

Elizabeth City State University
05.2023

BS - Biology, Pre-Med/ Pre-Dentistry

Elizabeth City State University
12.2018

Skills

  • DNA Isolation
  • Microbiological Techniques
  • Experimental Design
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Knowledge of Molecular Techniques
  • Gel Electrophoresis
  • Pipetting
  • Research Background
  • Data Analysis

Organizations

  • Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star, Rite of Adoption for the State of North Carolina, An Affiliate of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of North Carolina and Jurisdiction, Inc.
  • Tuba Phi Tuba Brass Fellowship Inc.

Timeline

Microbiology Analyst

JLA Edenton
05.2024 - Current

Quality Inspector C

Aerotek
07.2023 - 05.2024

7th Grade Science Teacher

Elizabeth City- Pasquotank Public Schools
12.2022 - 06.2023

Summer STEM Program Mentor

PasquotankAerotekentomopathogenicElizabeth City State University
06.2022 - 07.2022

Lab Manager

Elizabeth City State University
08.2021 - 05.2023

MS - Biology, Applied Biology and Education

Elizabeth City State University

BS - Biology, Pre-Med/ Pre-Dentistry

Elizabeth City State University

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE