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Adel Ia

● Performs repetitive tasks such as scanning, labeling, counting, evaluating, weighing, and discarding corn seeds● Operates forklift in a warehouse setting● Sorts and files corn yield trial packets for planting● Uses GPS to measure and flag fields for planting● Crew lead and tractor operator for planting corn and soybean yield trial fields● Operates drone to collect corn yield trial stand count data● Operates sprayer to spray soybean yield trial fields● Collaboratively conducted corn nursery pollinating & note taking● Operates combine to collect corn and soybean yield trial data

Building 9, Dallas Center Ia

● Performed repetitive tasks such as scanning, labeling, counting, evaluating, weighing, and discarding corn and soybean seeds● Operated automated carousel machine to fill corn seed into clamshells● Assisted in planting corn and soybean IMPACT fields● Collaboratively conducted corn field maintenance & data collection activities such as staking, stand counts, hoeing volunteers & weeds, nursery pollinating, and brittle counts● Leaded crews through corn fields to collect corn ear heights● Operated combine to collect corn yield trial data

Franklin Building, Johnston Ia

● Worked collaboratively with Research Associates to complete a prescribed workload of materials in the Production Genotyping lab● Filled CMRs with master mix, organizes DNA plates & filled CMRs for assays, handles array tapes, and logs information into LIMS● Operated types of automation that include liquid handling workstations, liquid handling and assay processing systems, PCR thermocyclers, array tape dryers, & fluorescence detection instruments

Nevada Ia

● Worked collaboratively with other team members to monitor, anticipate, and log data into LIMS to maintain consistent ethanol, corn syrup, corn oil, and DDG rates & quality● Operated forklift and skid loader● Treated incoming water by operating settling tanks, iron press, and reverse osmosis machinery● Analyzed water quality by using colorimeters, performing titrations, and reading pH & conductivity

Krug Building, Johnston Ia

● Performed repetitive tasks such as counting, evaluating, weighing, and treating corn seeds

Wildlife Bureau; Red Rock Wildlife Unit In Monroe Ia

● Aided in management of prairies, wetlands, and woodlands● Operated ATVs, ORVs, and tractors● Controlled invasive noxious plants by spraying herbicides● Assisted in a prescribed forest burn

Parks Bureau; Lake Ahquabi State Park In Indianola Ia

● Patrolled park to assist visitors with concerns & to confirm visitor compliance with park regulations● Completed maintenance duties that consisted of grass mowing & trimming, trail repair, and facility repair● Operated mowers, string trimmers, chainsaws, torches, tractors, and other power hand tools● Developed interpersonal skills through collaboratively conducted projects throughout the park

Indianola Ia

● Conducted surveys of butterflies in various wildlife areas within Warren County● Created survey routes, prepared maps, and logged survey data● Used the Pollard Walk Method to conduct surveys

Indianola Ia

● Individually designed and conducted experiment on the effects of precipitation on tree-ring growth● Used linear regressions for statistical analysis● Presented findings at Simpson College Summer Seminar Series and Summer Research Symposium