Lauren Parker
Hillsborough
Summary
Motivated and hardworking professional seeking to transition into a more hands-on, outdoor, and customer focused work environment, after building strong organizational, problem-solving, and teamwork skills in a laboratory setting. Passionate about plants, gardening, helping others with a desire to continue learning and grow within a garden center or plant-focused role. Known for being dependable, adaptable, quick to learn, and eager to contribute to a positive team environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Analyst 1
Onterris Laboratories
Durham, NC
06.2022 - Current
- Performed environmental sample preparation and analysis following EPA Methods 29, 306, 12,7470A, 6010, 6020 to ensure accurate and compliant laboratory results.
- Conduct acid digestions, mercury analysis, and trace metals testing on environmental air samples.
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation including ICP-OES, ICP-MS, and the CVAA.
- Maintained detailed laboratory documentation, chain of custody records, and instrument logs to support regulatory compliance and data integrity.
- Reviewed analytical data for accuracy, precision, and compliance with QA requirements before reporting results.
- Follow strict laboratory safety procedures while handling hazardous chemicals, acids, and environmental samples.
Water Quality Intern
Muskingum Watershed Con. District
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Tasks included driving weekly to five lakes in the MWCD and testing samples on site for pH, conductivity, turbidity, dissolved oxygen, temperature, and blue-green algae concentrations using a multi-parameter water quality sonde. Samples were also tested in the laboratory for E. Coli. Also contributed to identifying invasive species at the lakes.
Laboratory Assistant
Kent State University
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Tasks included traveling weekly to various locations across Ohio assisting a Ph.D. student in his outdoor studies on invasive tendencies of eastern red cedar trees. Considerable time each week was also spent in the university greenhouse creating and carrying out experiments focused on the competitive nature of Midwest prairie grasses that occur near cedar trees. Contribution was made to a study led by Dr. David Ward concerning the exposure of CO2 to juvenile eastern red cedar trees and the consequences on their growth.
Enviro. Health & Safety Intern
Dover Chemical Corp.
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Tasks included organizing raw material safety data sheets on the company’s website, creating product safety regulator information sheets concerning company products for customers and organizing documents. Trained and qualified to uphold safety measures within the professional workplace.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental & Conservation Biology, Global Climate Change
Kent State University
Kent, OH05-2022
Skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Rapid learner
- Plant identification
- Data processing
- Critical thinking
- Microsoft office
Timeline
Analyst 1
Onterris Laboratories
06.2022 - Current
Water Quality Intern
Muskingum Watershed Con. District
05.2021 - 08.2021
Laboratory Assistant
Kent State University
05.2020 - 05.2021
Enviro. Health & Safety Intern
Dover Chemical Corp.
05.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Environmental & Conservation Biology, Global Climate Change
Kent State University