SCIENCE TECHNICIAN SKILLS FOR YOUR RESUME AND CAREER

 Research Summary.

The most crucial competencies for a science technician are listed below. Based on the proportion of science technician resumes that contained each skill, we ranked the top skills. For instance, 13.0% of resumes for science technicians listed lab equipment as a skill. Let’s investigate the abilities a science technician actually needs to succeed at work.

• The most common hard skill for a science technician is lab equipment. 13.0% science technicians have this skill on their resume.
• The second most common hard skill for a science technician is safety regulations appearing on 10.8% of resumes. The third most common is research projects on 10.3% of resumes.
• Three common soft skills for a science technician are observational skills, technical skills and analytical skills.

• Ensured laboratory and lab equipment was cleaned and maintained; routinely inspected safety equipment.
• Experience in basic maintenance/calibrating environmental Lab equipment.
• Performed upkeep of 20 specialized computers and other lab equipment to maintain optimal performance.
• Resolved issues with lab equipment including sonar, microscopes and temperature gauges.
• Cleaned lab equipment, and lab tools.

• Utilized U.S. and International laws and conventions regarding environmental and safety regulations to conduct thorough examinations.
• Experienced in OSHA regulations and enforcement of safety regulations.
• Dive Person In Charge, supervised 6 personal on dive operations enforcing all safety regulations set in place.
• Enforced all Safety Regulations for our organization, as well as, State and Local.
• Tasked to evaluate hazardous waste sampling work packages for facility compliance with all Environmental and Safety regulations.

• Assisted in processing and management of research projects
• Worked on several Great Lakes research projects, including EPA and NPS collaborative efforts.
• Administrated progress and quality of research projects.
• Planned, developed, and participated in numerous biological field research projects related to radio-tracking of fish during spawning migration.
• Participated in bio-control research projects involving parasitic wasp rearing as needed.

• Provide a comprehensive understanding of various principles, methods and techniques of Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, and Counseling.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary treatment teams such as doctors, nurses, social workers, management, and administrative staff.

• Utilize Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, TA Universal Analysis, and Sigma Plot in data entry and analysis.
• Created programs that significantly reduced data entry errors by field representatives and consumers to less than 1%.
• Entrusted with the data entry for multiple projects in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.
• Provide assistance to data entry staff.
• Input data entry into computers.

• Provided technical support to the South Justis-Empire Abo SE NM Asset Group.
• Provided technical support to the Anadarko asset group.
• Provided technical support in a real-time environment while utilizing technical records and multiple research methodologies.
• Provide technical support, training and assistance to staff and administrators.
• Provided technical support to the group in assisting Geologists and Geophysicists.

• Performed all analysis preparation; including data collection and retention.
• Managed field data collection and electronic-file organization.
• Provided operational budgets for data collection projects.
• Aided in the mobilization/Demobilization and data collection of a towed sled collecting video and photos of the sea bottom.
• Led and organized meetings, conferences, and events including partner agencies from foreign governments.DATA COLLECTION AND RESEARCH.

• Carried out DNA sequencing, DNA amplification (PCR), and restriction enzyme digestions.
• Isolated and purified DNA from bacteria cell cultures to be used for protein expressions.
• Operated permanent weir and collected milt samples for DNA analysis.
• Provided high-quality DNA samples for research purposes worldwide according to specific contracts using extensive quality control analysis.
• Performed quantitative/qualitative analysis of DNA and RNA for the detection of viruses from diagnostic specimens as directed.

• Conducted operations often with other state and federal agencies, such as U.S. Customs, local law enforcement, and DEQ.
• Serve as Federal On Scene Coordinator Representative (FOSCR) with local, state, and federal agencies.
• Served as a mediator between the US Coast Guard and local, state, and federal agencies.
• Gained extensive knowledge of Arc GIS programs used by many federal agencies, creating navigational charts.
• Coordinate and manage port logistics and provide information to federal agencies.

• Analyzed samples using HPLC, GPC, scintillation counter, biological sample oxidizer; also preformed routine maintenance.
• Performed routine maintenance and repairs on lab instruments.
• Perform routine maintenance and repair.
• Performed routine maintenance of the Coulometer including handling of hazardous materials.
• Performed calibrations and routine maintenance on ISCO and Sigma autosamplers.

• Ensured environmental compliance with FDA policies and procedures.
• Developed new and update existing test methods to ensure cGMP and FDA.
• Conducted cGMP audits to raw material suppliers to ensure compliance with cGMP, FDA and international regulatory requirements.
• Trained on FDA regulations for biological materials and regulating inventory.
• Revised and updated SOP to meet current FDA standards.

• Provided care for research animals according to researcher’s protocol, Stanford operating procedures, USDA guidelines, and NIH guidelines.
• Collaborate with Stanford Veterinarians, APLAC, and USDA to ensure optimal animal care.
• Utilize basic and advanced chemistry techniques to perform test as requires by USDA approved methods and SOPs in crop samples.
• Performed perioperative care for research USDA species.
• Extracted nematode specimens from soil samples, remounted old nematode slides, and entered vital information into USDA nematode collection database.

• Inventoried Abandoned Mine Lands in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, using GPS, field notes, and topographic maps.
• Created layers from GPS data and performed analysis of existing layers using ArcGIS 3D and Spatial Analyst.
• Conduct research and development activities related to Precision Agriculture utilizing remote sensing, GIS, GPS data.
• Operated Side Scan, Multi-beam, and Single Beam sonar systems as well as Differential GPS and POS MV Motion sensor.
• Use a Trimble GPS unit to assist in transect line formation, navigate through thick brush and calculate area surveyed.

• Conducted harbor patrol, investigated, identified and handled hazardous materials and pollution sources.
• Investigated pollution incidents, primarily spills of oil and other hazardous materials.
• Learned proper safety procedures and experience in working with hazardous materials.
• Trained Highly Hazardous Materials Handler.
• Served as a member of the emergency response team trained in hazardous materials handling and emergency procedures associated with the laboratory.

• Prepared sediment and water samples to be analyzed for environmental contaminants.
• Analyzed water samples for harmful algae; processed and entered findings in database, generated reports, and updated FWRI Website.
• Created reagents and solutions, to use on different instruments to determine different types of nutrients in water samples.
• Assisted with preparation of water samples for analysis and in other areas of the lab as needed.
• Gathered soil samples for lab analysis and collected storm water samples for turbidity test.