Amanda Crowe
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Current science student majoring in microbiology and nutrition, motivated to pursue a job in mycology and further develop skills in a professional environment. Currently working as a laboratory technician offering background in collecting, processing and analyzing various specimens, but am eager to be involved in a field of greater interest and engage in new and challenging research projects.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician
Ecotox
12.2022 - Current
- Assist in the maintenance of laboratory plant and animal cultures
- General upkeep of laboratory equipment and cleaning in the lab
- Performing eco-toxicity tests including sample preparation, performing counts and observations
- Conducting physico-chemical measurements
- Take part in the collection of test and culture organisms from the field
- Documenting information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books
Customer Service Officer
Ku-ring-gai Fitness & Aquatic Centre
11.2022 - Current
- Build strong customer experiences and establish meaningful connections with members and guests through face-to-face interactions alongside email and phone communications
- Managing administration tasks regarding memberships and general inquiries
- Supporting other departments including the learn to swim program to assist in bookings and class adjustments
Volunteer
University Of Sydney
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Volunteer work with the Microbiology unit in the School of Life and Environmental Sciences at Sydney University
- Partaking in a growth trial on grey oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) on different substrates - focusing on how coffee chaff susbtrate has an influence in the microbial growth and caffeine absorbed by the fruiting bodies
- Physical mixing of substrates
- Used microbiological lab equipment and techniques including but not limited to PCR, gel electrophoresis, streak plating, DNA extraction
Education
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology, Nutrition
University of Sydney
Camperdown, NSW06.2024
Skills
- Sample Preparation
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Laboratory Safety Protocols
- Chemical Handling
- Creativity
- Adaptability
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
Ecotox
12.2022 - Current
Customer Service Officer
Ku-ring-gai Fitness & Aquatic Centre
11.2022 - Current
Volunteer
University Of Sydney
06.2022 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology, Nutrition
University of Sydney
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