Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Relevant Projects
References
Timeline
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Christopher Adam

Summary

Motivated biology graduate looking to further establish career in an industry context. Proficient in a wide range of biotechnological techniques, conducting research, analysing data & skilled laboratory practice. Excellent communicator with an ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Bagel Maker

Wholly Bagels And Pizza
03.2022 - 09.2023
  • Contributed to teamwork by assisting other staff members during peak hours. Required quick adaption to changes in daily operations or last-minute adjustments in response to fluctuating demand.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to health regulations and guidelines.

Factory Production Worker

Axiom Plastic Ltd.
11.2021 - 01.2022
  • Ensured products met company standards through meticulous quality control inspections.
  • Carefully packaged finished products and prepared for shipment on strict turn around times.

Groundskeeper

Masonic Court Rest Home
12.2019 - 01.2021

Cleaning Assistant

Wanganui High School
11.2018 - 01.2020

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, WGN
07.2024

Skills

    Laboratory:

  • Health & Safety Protocols
  • Microscopy
  • Biological Sample Preparation
  • Research and Analysis:

  • Bioinformatics
  • Fieldwork
  • Plant/Fungal Morphology
  • General:

  • Microsoft Office Software
  • Organisation
  • Proactive & Communicative

Relevant Projects

  • Microbiota profiling in native ecosystems (Feb-Jun 2023).

This project involved maintaining samples of environmental microbial cultures, data entry and basic species identification. Through this project I understood various culture techniques, sample containment, and the need for organisation in an active laboratory environment.


  • Soil pH and its impact on plant-fungi interactions (Jul-Oct 2022).

My role in this project required significant coordination around tight deadlines for sample collection, lab preparation and data collection. This project also provided laboratory experience with plant and fungal tissues.

References

Prof. David Ackerley (Victoria University of Wellington)
- University course lecturer and laboratory coordinator for biotechnology major.  

Alex (Wholly Bagels & Pizza)
-  Previous FOH Manager

Contact details provided upon request

Timeline

Bagel Maker

Wholly Bagels And Pizza
03.2022 - 09.2023

Factory Production Worker

Axiom Plastic Ltd.
11.2021 - 01.2022

Groundskeeper

Masonic Court Rest Home
12.2019 - 01.2021

Cleaning Assistant

Wanganui High School
11.2018 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington
Christopher Adam