Joseph Forish
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Experience
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Aqua
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United States
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Utilities
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100 - 200 Employee
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Microbiologist
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Aug 2022 - Present
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Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Biologist I
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Aug 2021 - Aug 2022
In this role, I conduct monocyte activation test experiments for use in method development of an assay. I work alongside other scientists to keep stock of lab consumables as well as take responsibility for pipette calibration and maintenance requirements, as well as lab safety inspections and routine maintenance on laboratory equipment. I attend formal and informal trainings to further improve my skills as a scientist and as a leader within the industry. In this role, I conduct monocyte activation test experiments for use in method development of an assay. I work alongside other scientists to keep stock of lab consumables as well as take responsibility for pipette calibration and maintenance requirements, as well as lab safety inspections and routine maintenance on laboratory equipment. I attend formal and informal trainings to further improve my skills as a scientist and as a leader within the industry.
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REGIONAL SCIENCE CONSORTIUM AT PRESQUE ISLE CENTER
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United States
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Laboratory Technician
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May 2021 - Aug 2021
Tasked with collecting, processing, and analyzing water samples from the swimming beaches of Presque Isle State Park. I learned aseptic technique of plating samples for bacteria quantification and identification, media preparation, and effective communication of results. I also took part in research projects concerning macroinvertebrates of restored wetlands, fish and mussel population studies, and harmful algal bloom detection and notification. I also continued work on acoustic observation of frog species within the wetlands of PISP.
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Penn State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant
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Sep 2018 - May 2021
Using coverboard techniques, my research group and I worked to determine how the density and abundance of coverboards influences the probability of detection of amphibian species in the Wintergreen Gorge, located on Penn State Erie - The Behrend College campus. Using coverboard techniques, my research group and I worked to determine how the density and abundance of coverboards influences the probability of detection of amphibian species in the Wintergreen Gorge, located on Penn State Erie - The Behrend College campus.
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Wegmans Food Markets
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Customer Service Representative
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Nov 2017 - Apr 2021
In my role, I effectively used customer service techniques to solve customer's problems and questions when they visited the store. I was also responsible for screening multiple phone lines and getting customers to the correct area of the store when they called in. I also handled monetary transactions via lottery or grocery transactions. I worked alongside a team of other customer service representatives to ensure that the customers left with a smile. Other positions held during my time at Wegmans include Produce Team Member, Grocery Team Member, and Cashier.
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REGIONAL SCIENCE CONSORTIUM AT PRESQUE ISLE CENTER
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United States
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Laboratory Technician
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Jun 2020 - Sep 2020
Tasked with collecting, processing, and analyzing water samples from the swimming beaches of Presque Isle State Park. I learned aseptic technique of plating samples for bacteria quantification and identification, media preparation, and effective communication of results. I also took part in research projects concerning macroinvertebrates of restored wetlands, fish and mussel population studies, and harmful algal bloom detection and notification. Tasked with collecting, processing, and analyzing water samples from the swimming beaches of Presque Isle State Park. I learned aseptic technique of plating samples for bacteria quantification and identification, media preparation, and effective communication of results. I also took part in research projects concerning macroinvertebrates of restored wetlands, fish and mussel population studies, and harmful algal bloom detection and notification.
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Education
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Penn State Erie, The Behrend College
Bachelor of Science - BS, Environmental Science -
Northwest PA Collegiate Academy
High School Diploma