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Research Technician

About Candidate

I am a driven and detail-oriented master’s student with a strong background in environmental science, data analysis, and GIS. My experience spans hands-on research, laboratory work, and technical data workflows across organizations like the USDA, Biota Technology, and academic research labs. I bring advanced skills in Python, R, ArcGIS, data visualization, and analytical problem-solving, along with a proven ability to communicate insights clearly and work collaboratively on complex projects.

Nationality
American
Looking for Job Title
Research Technician, GIS Analyst

Location

Education

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MS Sustainable Agriculture 2025-2027
University of Padova

Studying advances in agricultural technology and ways to overcome climate change

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BS Environmental Science 2021-2024
Oregon State University

Studied basic biology, ecology, and climate science. Specialized in Geographic Information Science.

Work & Experience

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Laboratory Technician 03/2025 - 08/2025
Encina Wastewater Authority

Independently collected wastewater samples for laboratory analysis. Calibrated pH meters, balances, and related equipment daily. Preformed pH, alkalinity, chlorine residual, total settleable solids, and volatile suspended solids tests routinely. Entered analytical results into LIMS. Updated stormwater sampling plans and associated site maps using Google Earth and Google My Maps.

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Laboratory Technician 10/2022 - 06/2024
US Department of Agriculture

Worked on basic laboratory skills such as multichannel pipetting, aseptic technique, and pH reading/adjustment of tissue culture media. Cultured blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, and raspberries. Worked in greenhouses and in field locations pruning, planting, and picking fruit. Prepared a variety of media for tissue culture.

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Polar Research Fellow 10/2022 - 06/2024
Oregon State University

Developed skills in data literacy. Worked as a cohort with other students researching land, ocean, and ice interactions in the Arctic. Researching the effects of ice keel scours on sea floor morphology along the Alaskan Beaufort Shelf for a poster presentation in 2024