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.