Stephanie Ness
Fargo,ND
Summary
Adept Biological Science Laboratory Technician with a robust background at USDA, I excel in analytical dehulling of oats and enhancing team efficiency. Skilled in both hard (HPLC on protein analysis) and soft (meticulous organization) skills, I've significantly contributed to quality improvement and research in grain analysis, leveraging expertise in safety protocols and analytical testing.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Biological Science Laboratory TechnicianTechnician
USDA
12.2001 - 01.2025
- Conducted routine maintenance on laboratory equipment, ensuring optimal performance and minimizing downtime.
- Boosted team efficiency by organizing, restocking and maintaining laboratory environments and equipment.
- Documented experiment progress and observations, compiled data and organized findings for analysis.
- Performed various analytical tests to obtain data on grains, especially oats and wheat, for quality improvement and research purposes.
Education
Master Of Chemistry - Organic Chemistry
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR09.1999
Bachelor Of Arts - Chemistry
University of Jamestown
Jamestown, ND12.1994
Skills
Follow and Generate Laboratory Safety Protocols
Analytical Dehulling of Oats
Milling Oats and Wheat Using Z Mills and Udy Mills
AACC Procedures for Moisture and Ash
Beta Glucan Assays, Both AACC and Calcofluor Methods
NIR, NMR and IR of Grains
Protein Determination by NCSoil Protocol
Mixographs on Ground Wheat
HPLC on Protein of Wheat, Wheat Grass, and Oats
Measurement of Wheat Araboxylans by Quantification of Alditol Acetates by GC
Measurement of Methylated Fatty Acids by GC
Total Oil Analysis by Extraction
Timeline
Biological Science Laboratory TechnicianTechnician
USDA
12.2001 - 01.2025
Master Of Chemistry - Organic Chemistry
Oregon State University
Bachelor Of Arts - Chemistry
University of Jamestown
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