Joshua Schreiber
Woodland
Summary
Detail-oriented Laboratory Assistant brings an extensive record of success in systematically supporting laboratory operations. Collaborative team player proficient in laboratory policies and procedures. Committed to completing work with a well-coordinated, systematic approach.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Assistant II
Institute of the Environment- Safford Lab
Davis
11.2025 - Current
- Conducted ecological fieldwork following established research protocols across multiple study sites.
- Measured shrub and tree species, including vegetation size, density, cover, and overall condition.
- Identified plant species and collected soil and litter samples for analysis.
- Performed targeted destructive sampling on specific plant species as required.
- Recorded landscape characteristics to support broader ecosystem assessments.
- Communicated field observations and scientific insights to the field coordinator and UC Davis project team.
- Assisted the crew leader with organizing equipment and ensuring accurate, well-managed data collection
- University of California Davis
Watershed and Wildland Fire Logistics Technician
Department of Land and Natural Resources- DOFAW
Honolulu
08.2024 - Current
- Led comprehensive wildfire logistics operations, including Incident Command Post mobilization, helicopter resources management, fire call-outs, and coordination of emergency response teams- while optimizing resource allocation for operational effectiveness.
- Optimize emergency response protocols through systematic firebreak maintenance and strategic placement of safety zones for wildland fire operations.
- Oversaw the maintenance, inventory, and operational readiness of field equipment, including three work trucks, a UTV, two trailers, and all weed whacker units.
- Coordinate and supervise native plant restoration projects.
- Partner with local communities to execute native habitat restoration, successfully coordinating the planting of 500+ native plants across multiple conservation sites.
Mosquito Research and Control Field Technician
Maui Forest Birds Recovery Project
Makawao
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Oversaw field operations for mosquito control initiatives, supervising field assistants, volunteers, and interns for successful project execution while implementing innovative landscape-level monitoring systems and aerial deployment strategies.
- Conducted comprehensive mosquito population surveys in forest habitats, gathering critical data for avian disease studies of Hawai'i native honeycreepers.
- Managed deployment of incompatible male mosquitoes through aerial operations, while maintaining precise documentation of field equipment.
- Streamlined field operations through systematic maintenance of equipment, trails, and vehicles, enhancing overall project efficiency.
Microbiologist Researcher
University of Hawai'i at Manoa Pacific Biosciences Research Center
Honolulu
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Led microbiome research through mosquito midgut extraction and microplastic injection studies, supporting precise protocols for fungal analysis.
- Conducted comprehensive field research, collecting and documenting mosquito specimens across diverse forest ecosystems while maintaining detailed taxonomic records.
- Completed water sampling methodologies from bromeliad populations and forest breeding pools, contributing to habitat analysis research.
- Optimized fungal growth analysis procedures in antibiotic media, establishing refined protocols for species identification and characterization.
Lab Assistant
University of Hawai'i at Manoa Biology Department
Honolulu
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Streamlined laboratory operations by organizing dissection kits, facilitating equipment relocation, and maintaining microscope slide inventory for biology courses.
- Provided hands-on assistance to students and faculty during laboratory procedures while ensuring proper handling of specialized dissection equipment.
- Implemented a systematic approach to lab material preparation, enhancing workflow efficiency and supporting seamless laboratory operations.
- Coordinated with faculty to prepare and maintain specialized plant specimens for microscopy studies, ensuring optimal learning conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Sciences - Biology
University of Hawai'i at Manoa
Honolulu, HI05.2023
Skills
- Data analysis
- Microbiome analysis
- Resource allocation optimization
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Project coordination
- Molecular techniques
- Problem solving
- Time management
Timeline
Lab Assistant II
Institute of the Environment- Safford Lab
11.2025 - Current
Watershed and Wildland Fire Logistics Technician
Department of Land and Natural Resources- DOFAW
08.2024 - Current
Mosquito Research and Control Field Technician
Maui Forest Birds Recovery Project
06.2023 - 07.2024
Microbiologist Researcher
University of Hawai'i at Manoa Pacific Biosciences Research Center
09.2021 - 05.2023
Lab Assistant
University of Hawai'i at Manoa Biology Department
06.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Sciences - Biology
University of Hawai'i at Manoa