Frank Shipley

Education

Master of Science in Microbiology & Cell Science Expected: May 2018

Concentration: Medical Microbiology and Biochemistry

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (Distance Education)

Bachelors of Science, Biological Sciences Dual Degree

Bachelors of Arts, Psychological Sciences May 2014

Minor: Chemistry

Concentration: Pre-Medicine

Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 08028

Courses Taken

Biochemistry

Genetics

Bio-Stats and Psych-stats

Physics I and II

General Chemistry I and II

Organic Chemistry I and II

Microbiology

Calculus I

Anatomy and Physiology II

Physiological Psychology

Quantitative Analysis

Cognition

Medical Terminology

Cellular Biology

Core Qualifications

Develop / Written Research Grant Request

Design and Carry out Experiments

Experience with all technologies and instruments found in Genetics, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Quantitative Analysis and Chemistry labs.

Familiars with many EPA Standard Methods

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Logger Pro, JMP 10 PRO

Google Docs, Spreadsheets, and Forms

Advanced understanding aseptic technique

Designed and saw out construction of a lab

Work Experience

Primary Microbiological Lab Analyst May 2015-Present

California Laboratory Services, Rancho Cordova, CA

Complied with Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP).

Performed multi-tube analysis of Total Coliform, fecal coliform andEscherichia coli (E.coli) in waste water and drinking water using EPA Standard Method: 9221A-C. Analysis was also conducted for Fecal streptococci/Enterococci in water by EPA Standard method 9230B.

Performed Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) in water using EPA Method 5210B.

Performed General Physicals of Water (Color, Odor, Turbidity)

  • Color in water by EPA Standard Method 2120B.
  • Odor in water by EPA Standard Method 140.1
  • Turbidity in water by EPA Standard Method 180.1

Performed analysis of Chlorine Dioxide in Water by EPA Standard Method SM4500ClO2D

Followed EPA Standard Method 9060A for the Collection and Storage of Bacteriological Samples.

Performed Heterotrophic Plate Count (HPC) using EPA Standard Method 9215 as well as Simplate Method.

Analysis of Dissolved Oxygen in Water by EPA Standard Method SM4500-OG.

Perform analyses Total Coliform and Escherichia coli (E.coli) by standard method 9223 using Idexx ColilertTM Media, Idexx ColisureTM Media and Idexx Colilert-18TM Media. Used Idexx QuantitrayTM for enumeration of Total Coliform and Escherichia Coli (E.coli).

Performed analysis of Chlorine in Water by DPD Colorimetric Method SM-4500-CL G.

Microscopic Analysis of Mold and Bacteria.

Performed analysis of Iron Related Bacteria using Droycon Bioconcepts Inc. IRB-BARTTM test.

Performed analysis of aerobic bacteria, anaerobic bacteria, acid-producing bacteria and sulfate-reducing bacteria using bti-products, LLC MICkit® 3.

Used Promium Element Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for project management, batching, data entry and reporting.

Responsible for preparation and quality control of media for all analysis.

Responsible for sample disposal and bacteria disposal.

Revised and edited Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).

Proficiency testing by Sigma-Aldrich deemed proficiency is demonstrated by my abilities for all procedures listed above.

Followed QC SOP’s: Analytical Quality Control, Chain of Custody, Corrective Action, Lab Folder Content, Monitoring of Lab Equipment, Procurement, Sample and Hazardous Waste Disposal, Sample Dilution, Sample Homogenizing, Single Blind QC samples and Standards.

Maintained necessary temperature, media control, weight and other necessary logs per ELAP good laboratory practices.

Microbiologist June 2014 – May 2015

RLS Logistics Laboratory, Newfield NJ

Sought accreditation with ISO, AOAC with A2LA.

Designed, Developed and saw out the process of the lab being constructed.

Worked single-handedly to complete standard testing of raw, in-production and finished products.

Designed many forms, spreadsheets and documents; similar to a Laboratory information management system (LIMS) to ensure accuracy and precision is passed onto customers and clients.

Certified HACCP

Worked with 3M PetrifilmTM to analyze microbial both in samples and in the environment.

Utilized 3M state of the art technology; molecular detection system (MDS) to perform analysis of pathogens both in samples and in the environment.

Designed, developed and implemented the use of a environmental microbial tracking system that allows for calculated percents of positives over negatives to ensure the safety of the product processed.

Lab Assistant

Rowan University, Glassboro, NJAugust 2013 – August 2014

Under the direction of Dr. Gerald Hough (Purdue University)

  • Design, develop, and test neurotransmitter devices.
  • The effects of visual clues based on homing skills of Columba livia.

Feed and care of Animals (including nights, weekends and holidays)

Aided in the overall design and the implementation of research

Presented Research Poster at Animal Behavior Society Meeting, Princeton University, August 2014

Volunteer

Assistant General Manager

Goodwill of Southern NJ and Philadelphia, Glassboro, NJNovember 2011 – June 2014

Work full-time (40 hour weeks) around college schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Provide excellent customer service on the floor and at the register.

Responsible for counting out tills, cash strips, making the daily deposits, and receiving change orders all while simultaneously keeping the store vault balanced.

Assist customers using my vast knowledge to answer all questions and provide them with the right product they are inquiring about

Drive sales and credit card sales.

Have received numerous “Rapid Rewards” from management for performing above and beyond.

Service & Learning Achievements

Non-Paid Lab Assistant, Rowan University, Glassboro NJ 08028

Received the presidential service award for my contributions to the community

Member of St. Anthony’s Mutual Aid Society

Member of Animal Behavior Society

  • Attended and presented poster and Animal Behavior Conference at Princeton University in August 2014

“Highly Proficient Results” via Cherney Microbiology Proficiency Testing.

Achieved HAACP certification following standard exam.