Theresa E. Diaz
Los Angeles
Summary
Driven research, field, and laboratory technician looking to further her career in a research laboratory environment. 4+ years of experience in a laboratory setting. Performed and led projects while maintaining proper safety and project quality assurance. Experience in routine laboratory practices and daily lab management. Professional experience in data collection, data entry, and statistical analysis. Capability to work independently and as a team for efficient project development.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Technician
Civil Water Environmental (CWE)
08.2023 - 02.2025
- Created graphical representations of data collections and findings
- Assisted with permitting applications and environmental compliance for clients
- Prepared and conducted environmental inspections
- Coordinated and performed stormwater sampling for several clients
- Assured with writing reports including collecting and inserting data for CEDEN, Annual Reports, and NPDES Reports
Associate Laboratory Technician
Marine Biological Consultants Aquatic Sciences
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Assisted in water quality bioassay laboratory by conducting titrations, dilutions and toxicity testing
- Conducted daily microscopy practices including proper calibration and cleaning of laboratory equipment for studies on microorganisms
- Traveled to locations to SCUBA dive and collect samples hands on
- Successfully led teams in field sampling while following safety rules and precautions
- Performed calibration, operation, deployment and retrieval for Eureka and Seabird Water Quality equipment
- Collected benthic samples using diver box cores and Van Veen for National Pollution Discharge Elimination Systems
- Performed analysis and studies on samples and completed reports to document findings
- Created schedules for sampling processes and followed up to ensure deadlines were met
- Organized project documentation and daily reports on project status and schedules while meeting schedule deadlines
- Maintained consistent safety standards and trained new team members on regulated safety procedures
Student Employee Marine Biology Laboratory Technician
Los Angeles County Sanitation District
02.2019 - 05.2021
- Participated in research cruises aboard the district vessels as acquired by the National Pollution Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) permit including benthic sediment collection, trawl, bacteriological monitoring and water quality
- Provided taxonomists with refined benthic infaunal samples by sorting organisms by phyla
- Performed fish tissue resectioning for the districts seafood safety program
- Trained under the annelida taxonomist with fundamental of taxonomy and family sorting
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Arizona State University
Associate of Science Degree - Natural Sciences
Mount San Antonio College
05.2019
Skills
- Basic Laboratory Practices
- Microsoft Office
- Excel Sheets
- Presentation skills
Timeline
Field Technician
Civil Water Environmental (CWE)
08.2023 - 02.2025
Associate Laboratory Technician
Marine Biological Consultants Aquatic Sciences
05.2021 - 08.2023
Student Employee Marine Biology Laboratory Technician
Los Angeles County Sanitation District
02.2019 - 05.2021
Associate of Science Degree - Natural Sciences
Mount San Antonio College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Arizona State University
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