Charles (Charlie) Jackson
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Driven professional with a strong work ethic and a collaborative mindset. Engages effectively with colleagues and clients in various settings. Background in a rural environment provides resilience, high drive, and adaptability. Committed to achieving team goals and enhancing workplace dynamics.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior Formulation Scientist
Ruminant Biotech
Parnell, Auckland
10.2024 - Current
- Designed and carried out experiments to gather crucial data for intellectual property and patent applications.
- Compiled previous experimental data and presented key findings in reports.
- Used previous data to create boluses with improved release profiles.
- Represented the laboratory staff on the company's Health and Safety Committee.
- Assisted in general analytical testing if the lab technicians were under-resourced.
Research Technician
Ruminant Biotech
Parnell, Auckland
02.2024 - 10.2025
- Carried out daily analytical lab testing of samples.
- Manufactured boluses for in vitro and in vivo trials.
- Assisted with the operation and maintenance of animal trial equipment (green feeds).
- Problem-solving when issues arise, e.g., lab equipment malfunction, optimisation of testing methods
- Gathered various measurements across multiple farm sites for in vivo studies.
- Assisted with animal interventions during trials, including bolus administration, RFID scanning, weighing, blood and rumen sampling, and post-mortem examination/necropsy of animals.
- Maintained company work ute to ensure it was safe, fully kitted, and ready for use at all times.
- Involved with the creation and maintenance of fistulated cows.
- Represented field team staff on the company's health and safety committee.
General Farm Hand
Te Akau racing
Te Akau, Te Akau
11.2019 - 01.2024
- Ensured horses were fed and healthy both morning and evening, every day.
- Mucking out horse stables to provide a clean and hygienic area for the horses.
- Controlling thistle growth across a 4,000-acre property to maintain a presentable farm for prospective horse shareholders.
- General sheep/cattle yard work, including administration of drenches: both oral and injection, dipping, weighing, drafting, etc.
Team Member
Bunnings Warehouse
Harewood, Christchurch
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Ensured shelf products were fully stocked and presentable for the customer.
- Educated customers on product features and capabilities, to inform them of suitable options to meet their specific needs.
- Efficiently resolved customer complaints.
- Ensured aisles were free of hazards, rubbish, and out-of-place stock.
Truck Washer
Te Akau Transport
Te Akau, Te Akau
11.2018 - 02.2019
- Cleaning inside cattle crates to remove effluent and mud, preventing the spread of disease across farms.
- Cleaning the exterior of the truck to have shiny, presentable trucks for both the driver, as well as onlookers.
General Farmhand
Dad
- All the general jobs that farm kids are given, including, but not limited to:
- Weighing, dipping, drenching, drafting, and loading of both sheep and cattle.
- Fence building, repair, and maintenance.
- Chainsawing, splitting, and stacking of firewood.
- Water blasting fleet of ATV quads and buggies.
- Getting stuck into whatever Dad needs help with.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medicinal Chemistry
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ11-2023
NCEA Levels 1,2,3 -
St Paul's Collegiate School
Hamilton, NZ12-2020
Skills
- Customer satisfaction
- Relationship building
- Experimental design and reporting
- Fast learner
- Highly adaptable
- Problem solving
- Working with farm animals
Affiliations
- Football
- Skiing
- Personal Finance
- DJing
- Cycling
Certification
- First aid certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Junior Formulation Scientist
Ruminant Biotech
10.2024 - Current
Research Technician
Ruminant Biotech
02.2024 - 10.2025
Team Member
Bunnings Warehouse
09.2021 - 12.2023
General Farm Hand
Te Akau racing
11.2019 - 01.2024
Truck Washer
Te Akau Transport
11.2018 - 02.2019
General Farmhand
Dad
Bachelor of Science - Medicinal Chemistry
University of Canterbury
NCEA Levels 1,2,3 -
St Paul's Collegiate School
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