A Biologist, with a PhD from the University of Illinois's Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences. * Worked for Department of Emergency Management as an inter-agency liaison between local government, Corp of Engineers, Florida EPA, Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission regarding debris, clean-up, and disposal. * US Army experience required flexibility in deployment and travel for rapid and sudden changes in operational challenging conditions and irregular work hours * Maintains a valid Commercial Driver's License, CDL Driver License. Class A * Design new laboratory for safety, efficiency and logical movement and processing of samples * Supervised move of laboratory, including set-up of new lab, review of & ordering new equipment and oversight on construction in new laboratory. * Management of laboratory safety in compliance with adherence to experimental methodology and published standards. * Maintaining records of laboratory and field equipment use, inventory of supplies & chemicals, and ordering supplies as needed. * Performed laboratory research which includes logical and applied problem-solving techniques, supervision of field workers and sensor equipment. * Conducted field research with an endangered species. * Knowledge of biological, scientific and laboratory research terminology, * Collaborate with multiple peers to conduct research, analyze data, prepare reports, and to further explore other research opportunities * Skilled in use of computer software for data analysis, compilation, developing spreadsheets and analyzing data in analytical and statistical software for writing reports. * Established and Applied best practice protocols regarding random sampling based on GIS mapping (latitude/longitude), establishment of sampling components, field sampling, laboratory sample handling and processing. * Knowledgeable in theory of oyster life cycle including in propagation and spat colonization (cultching), * Presenter of research in multiple Nation and International Professional Conferences. * Publication in professional/technical journals, as well as layman magazines, assisted in preparation of reports for peer-review journal article submission. * Involved in multiple grant writing application and received a research grant.
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