Susana Lopez
Avenal,CA
Summary
Insightful professional in the scientific research and analysis sector, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in data interpretation, laboratory management, and statistical analysis. Excel in teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless collaboration and innovative solutions to complex challenges.
Overview
2
2
Languages
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Associate
Wonderful Orchards
Lost Hills, California
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Collected orchard field data for research plots across orchard operations.
- Monitored tree health, irrigation conditions, and pest activity in orchard blocks.
- Facilitated trial setup, plot labeling, and execution of research station tasks to ensure smooth operation.
- Coordinated with growers and field staff on research schedules and site access.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing experimental findings.
- Designed new experiments based on previous work or existing literature reviews.
- Developed presentations to effectively communicate research findings to colleagues and supervisors.
- Actively participated in weekly meetings with the research team to discuss progress towards project goals.
- Coordinated with supervisors to assign appropriate work orders to laborers.
- Managed labor crews for daily work assignments across job sites to optimize workflow.
Graduate Research Assistant
Plant Science Department | CSU Fresno
Fresno, CA
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Conducted plant science research in field and greenhouse environments in Fresno, contributing to project objectives.
- Designed plots for field experiments, collected and evaluated data, harvested and processed samples (alfalfa, almonds, pistachios, soil), prepared reagents and solutions, and conducted carbon and nitrogen analysis, carbohydrate analysis, moisture content, and dry matter analysis in an analytical laboratory.
- Prepared soil, seed, and tissue materials for research trials, ensuring readiness for experimental procedures.
Grower's Relations & Operations Intern
Wonderful Almonds & Pistachios
Lost Hills, CA
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Developed and oversaw strategies for improving operational efficiency and accuracy of employees packing and sorting.
- Surveyed employees to gather feedback on safety and efficiency improvements.
- Recreated route maps to enhance employee understanding of area layout.
- Updated bulletin meeting topics for supervisor approval.
- Completed two-month project & (2 months)
Irrigation Intern & Field Scout
Wonderful Orchards
Lost Hills, CA
01.2021
- Conducted almond and pistachio pressure bomb readings, collected field data, and managed fulcrum programs to support irrigation assessments.
- Assisted field technicians with calculations on irrigation distribution uniformity and reporting to supervisor for better water management techniques.
- Collected pre-harvest data on pistachio blanks, compiling detailed reports on blank and full pistachio counts to inform harvesting strategies.
- Collected data upon pest traps and abided by commands reporting pest severity levels.
- Monitored project timelines over four months to ensure alignment with agricultural schedules.
Education
M.Sc. - Plant Science
California State University Fresno
10-2026
B.Sc. - Plant Science
California State University Fresno
01-2021
A.S. - Computer Science & Liberal Studies
West Hills College Colinga
Colinga, CA01-2018
Skills
- Data collection
- Field research
- Research methodology
- Data interpretation
- SPSS software
- Project management
- Fieldwork experience
- Plant science
- Team coordination
- Time management
- Organization
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
EXTRACURRICULAR
- 2020 -2022 California Women for Agriculture
- 2018 - 2021 Plant Science Club CSU Fresno
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Research Associate
Wonderful Orchards
01.2023 - 01.2025
Graduate Research Assistant
Plant Science Department | CSU Fresno
01.2023 - 01.2023
Irrigation Intern & Field Scout
Wonderful Orchards
01.2021
Grower's Relations & Operations Intern
Wonderful Almonds & Pistachios
01.2017 - 01.2019
M.Sc. - Plant Science
California State University Fresno
B.Sc. - Plant Science
California State University Fresno
A.S. - Computer Science & Liberal Studies
West Hills College Colinga