HELLO, MY NAME IS

Joshua Burchett

Molecular and cellular biologist

Joburchett1 at gmail.com​
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About Me

A molecular and cellular biologist with industry experience.

What I Do

Currently a masters student at The University of Arizona

Skills

  • Proficiency on scientific instruments and machines as well as software programs and databases.
    Creation of reports based upon analysis and scientific data.
    Supervision of employees.

My Experience

ALS Environmental Laboratory | Kelso, WA

04/2022 – 12/2023

Laboratory Technician/Biologist

Analyzed samples from various sources and environments in accordance with established guidelines.
Developed processes and techniques to improve the efficiency of laboratory operations.
Analyzed and tested soil, water and oxygen samples for contamination and prepared test reports using various scientific programs and instruments including Dissolved Oxygen Meter for Biochemical Oxygen Demand as well as training in Microbial Plating.
Trained and supervised other technicians.

Cowlitz County | Kelso, Washington

06/2021 – 09/2021

Park employee

Responsible for maintaining various Cowlitz County park locations and my duties entailed mowing, weeding, making reservations and general duties.

ACRO Corporation | Longview, Washington

05/2019 – 03/2020

Laboratory Technician

Worked as a Lab Technician, collecting water samples to ensure quality at the local Paper Mill, Westrock, and computed data and prepared analysis and reports.

Lake Wenatchee YMCA Camp | Wenatchee,
Washington

06/2014 – 09/2017

Camp Counselor

Worked as a Counselor with the Lake Wenatchee YMCA Camp the summer of 2017 and was the primary counselor in charge of a cabin. Was a lifeguard and was involved in all aspects of camp and prior to that, was a Counselor in Training for two Summers.

Education

  • The University of Arizona |Tucson
  • Masters in Applied Biosciences Cellular and Molecular Biology 2024-Present
  • Washington State University | Pullman/Vancouver
  • Bachelor of Science in Biology 12/2021 2.99  GPA
  •  3.45 GPA from Mark Morris High school
  • Finished my last 1 1/2 years of College via Zoom.

Accomplishments

  • Member and Co-Captain of the FIRST Organization Robotics Team 3812
  • Awarded the Golden Pinecone Award for being the Top YMCA Counselor
  • Had more Community Volunteer Hours than any other student at Mark Morris High school, which has over 900 students.
  • Honors Student every semester at Mark Morris.
  • $1,500 Scholarship for WSU from First Robotics
  • Consistently made Dean’s List at WSU
  • Board Member of Fish Enhancement Group for Washington State which works to preserve the Water Eco System in Washington and the Salmon population.