Marco Gonzalez
Oxnard
Summary
Detail-oriented laboratory technician with expertise in laboratory techniques, data analysis, and specimen processing. Proven track record in implementing safety protocols and maintaining equipment to ensure accuracy in results and reliability in data collection.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician/Animal Technician
Charles River Laboratories
Thousand Oaks
01.2026 - Current
- Operated and maintained laboratory equipment to enhance performance and ensure accurate results.
- Implemented laboratory safety protocols, ensuring proper disposal of hazardous materials.
- Utilized aseptic techniques to prevent contamination and preserve sample integrity.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests following established protocols, contributing to reliable data collection.
- Performed regular equipment calibration checks to enhance quality control efforts.
- Prepared test samples, accurately obtaining and recording data per standards.
- Executed routine animal husbandry duties to ensure animal welfare and maintain high standards of care.
- Monitored daily health by observing behavior, appearance, and environment of animals.
- Identified and reported abnormal findings to ensure prompt intervention.
- Managed inventory by ordering supplies and maintaining stock availability.
Sales Associate/Team Leader
Old Navy
Camarillo
06.2022 - 12.2025
- Delivered exceptional customer service in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Assisted customers in selecting optimal products to fulfill their needs.
- Drove annual increases in daily sales revenue through targeted efforts and teamwork.
- Collaborated with team members to surpass daily sales goals and enhance overall performance.
- Maintained organized inventory management to enhance operational efficiency.
- Trained new hires across various roles to ensure seamless integration into the team. departments in the store
Microbial Diversity Lab Assistant
UCSB
Santa Barbara
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Isolated denitrifying bacteria from soil samples of native and invasive plant habitats.
- Analyzed microbial samples with compound microscopy, documenting and interpreting morphological traits to support research findings.
- Cultured bacterial colonies utilizing aseptic lab techniques.
- Contributed to research on microbial community shifts in coastal sage scrub communities, aiding in understanding ecological impacts.
- Established CO2 and N2O data measurement protocols to enhance data accuracy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06-2025
Associate of Science - Biology
Oxnard College
Oxnard, CA05-2023
Skills
- Specimen collection and processing
- Microbiology methods
- Laboratory documentation
- Equipment maintenance
- Data analysis and research
- Team collaboration
- Animal Care and Husbandry
Timeline
Laboratory Technician/Animal Technician
Charles River Laboratories
01.2026 - Current
Microbial Diversity Lab Assistant
UCSB
01.2025 - 04.2025
Sales Associate/Team Leader
Old Navy
06.2022 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of California, Santa Barbara
Associate of Science - Biology
Oxnard College