Lee R Benvau

San Diego, CA

Environmental Services

Sds Page
Bca Protein Assay
Experimental Design
Dissection
Microscopy
Hemocytometer
Species Identification
Jmp
R
Deltagraph
Microsoft Office
Managing Database
Computer Hardware
Scientific Writing
Ecology

University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA
Jan 2013 to Mar 2014
Graduate Teaching Assistant (Lead)
Nieh Lab, University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA
Sep 2012 to Mar 2014
Graduate Researcher
Nieh Lab, University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA
Mar 2011 to Aug 2012
Undergraduate Researcher
Nieh Lab, University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA
Jan 2010 to Aug 2010
Undergraduate Research Volunteer
San Diego County Fair
Del Mar, CA
Jun 2008 to Jun 2008
Lead exhibitor

University of California
La Jolla, CA
Mar 2014
Master of Science in Biology
University of California
La Jolla, CA
Jun 2012
Bachelor of Science in Biology

Technical: Experimental design; methodology and equipment troubleshooting; general lab skills (e.g. preparation of solutions, hazardous waste handling and disposal); dissection; light microscopy; quantification of fungal spores via hemocytometer; protein quantification - electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE), spectrophotometry (BCA assay). Fieldwork: navigation (compass, GPS, maps); transects; native and invasive flora/fauna identification; species surveys; ecological lab reports; scientific logbook with observations and sketches. Analytical software and computers: JMP Statistical Software; R Statistical Software; DeltaGraph; Microsoft Office; database management; hardware and software troubleshooting; PC assembly and optimization. Communication and leadership: scientific writing; teaching; translating complex scientific concepts to students and public; served as lead exhibitor for six years and as lead teaching assistant.