Hi! I am a water quality microbiologist with experience in chemical analysis of soils and water as well as versed in the standard testing methods for waste water. I have 20 years of experience working at the bench. I also have 8 years of experience writing white papers and educational materials pertaining to microbiology and chemistry.

Thank you for considering my resume:

JeanMarie Calvillo, Ph.D.
Portland, OR 97217


971-533-0193                                          jeanmarie11@comcast.net
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                 Microbiologist (Water Quality)
Environmental microbiologist with eleven years of technical writing and editing  experience and twenty  years of laboratory research experience, including geomicrobiology, and bioremediation, this job candidate seeks the opportunity to apply her diverse skills.

Highlights of Professional Experience
March 2006 30th Annual Western Oregon Regional Water Environment School
April 2006        University of Phoenix Online Faculty Certification Program
May 2006      Portland Water Bureau Field Day – Supply and Storage; Operations and Maintenance
June-July 2006 University of Phoenix Online Faculty Mentorship Program (Human Nutrition 220, facilitated for eight weeks under mentorship).
Currently educate the public as a science writer, blogging freelance articles on microbiology and environmental science.
40-hour HAZWOPER Certification – Jan. 2008
Certified Lab Analyst Exam (2nd highest placement), City of Portland, May, 2008
Twelve years of experience with geomicrobiological and chemical laboratory techniques, including most Hach chemical testing kits and spectrophotometry, scanning electron microscopy, light microscopy, PCR and cultivation and extraction, (from soil samples), of microorganisms and of organics (such as PCBs), AAS heavy metals analysis
Eight years of laboratory research experience directly working with microbial bioremediation, environmental chemistry and ELISA assays.
Design and evaluation of bioreactors for groundwater clean up and biocidal testing
Fifteen years GLP (Good Laboratory Practices) and three years GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
Innovative, computer literate, and Internet savvy
Seven years experience writing for websites and white papers for engineering and biotech firms
Computer skills include: Knowledgeable on Microsoft Office Suite, MS Powerpoint,  Adobe Photoshop and  Illustrator, Adobe software, Webpage design, Adobe Dreamweaver, MS FrontPage 2000, HTML)  plus Visio and other graphics and multimedia applications such as Final Cut Pro.
Firefox, Internet Explorer, Windows 95/98/NT/XP, Excel; database management (SQL, LIMS).