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Develop analytical methods for the extraction and detection of trace-level herbicides that comply with international regulatory guidelines.Utilize a variety of instrumentation and sample preparation techniques including HPLC/UHPLC tandem mass spectrometry, solid phase extraction, liquid-liquid extraction, Branson ultra-sonication, autogizers, Genogrinders, freezer mills, centrifuges, 96-well plates, and electronic and positive-displacement pipettes.Demonstrate flexibility working with both large and small sample sizes for a variety of matrices including water, soil and sediment, plant, and animal tissues.Comply with EPA and European regulatory guidelines, standard operating procedures, and best practices for method validations, frozen storage stability, and magnitude of residue studies.Perform GLP studies from the start of method development through the completion of GLP reports. Contributions include preparation of solutions and calibration standards, sample extraction and clean-up, data generation and analysis, and report writing.Communicate daily progress with study leaders and troubleshoot challenges in a team setting.Independently generate and quantify highly accurate, reproducible results.

Maintained daily operations of the store and managed staff to complete daily target initiatives.Accountable for inventory processing and report management. Upheld a high percentage of accuracy with orders from multiple vendors and related inventory adjustments.Took initiative to train and motivate new and seasoned employees toward meeting and exceeding company expectations.

Performed seasonal surveys on sensitive species including amphibians, waterfowl, and bats. Used mist-nets to catch and identify bats during the summer season and acoustical monitoring during spring and fall.Identified non-native tree and plant species and learned techniques for their management. Became familiarized with methods used to restore habitat for native wildlife and engaged in various aspects of this effort.Took bat wing samples and swabbed wings and muzzles to test for the White Nose Syndrome fungus.Plated samples on Petri dishes while inside of caves and avoided sample contamination in unsanitary work environments.Performed bat population surveys for long-term population monitoring.Learned and utilized sanitation techniques to prevent the spread of disease between caves.Maintained stamina and accuracy in a physically demanding work environment.Generated accurate records and notations in a scientific setting. Compared new data with prior years’ data for population trend analyses.

Recorded the effects of fungal endophytes on pest resistance and health of multiple grass species.Was responsible for maintaining planted study sites in remote forest locations. Planted grass, built temporary fences, and moved work equipment on difficult terrain.Performed population surveys of native grasses and other plant species through taxonomic identification.Maintained accurate record-keeping for hundreds of individual plants. Took leaf samples and preserved them for later analysis.