Mariena Hurley

Experience

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  Central Michigan University

  Aug 2013 - May 2014

  Graduate Teaching Assistant

  -Taught Mammalian Physiology Lab (Bio 392) for 3 sections: 20 hours per week, 15-20 students per section -Taught and assisted students through various weekly procedures and protocols -Prepared weekly lectures and quizzes based on each weeks laboratories -Assisted in laboratory preparation and live animal preparation -Graded weekly assignments and provided final grades-Managed overall classroom etiquette

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  Central Michigan University

  Aug 2014 - Jun 2015

  Research Assistant

  Research assistant for an ecological laboratory focusing on water quality and microbial/algal communities and their relations. Assisted in managing daily laboratory flow, protocols, supplies and sample management. Trained and oversaw undergraduate employees performing various wet chemistry analysis and algal identification. Management: -Managed overall laboratory functionality-Supplies, safety, organization, data and undergraduate students -Trained students on laboratory protocols, sampling methods, data input and management-Maintained sample organization for various projects and another professors workLaboratory Work-Standard laboratory techniques: -Oversaw and performed various wet chemistry techniques: -Chlorophyll, phosphorus and polyphosphate through spectrophotometer and flourometer analysis -Water filtration of stream and Lake Michigan samples (Chlorophyll-a, polyphosphate, phosphorus, DOC)-Prepared and analyzed dry weighted algal samples with CHN/O Series II Elemental Analyzer-Determination of algal PAR curves with a Multi-colored Pulse Amplitude (PAM) Fluorometer-Utilization and troubleshooting of automated laboratory equipment -Spectrophotometer, fluorometers, CHN/O Series II Elemental Analyzer, Potentiometric Titrator, analytical scale, industrial autoclave, & Multi-colored Pulse Amplitude (PAM) Fluorometer-Preparation of algal samples for Identification (digestion & mounting) -Identification of algal communities to their lowest taxonomic composition through microscopic techniques-Determined algal production rates through determination of dissolved oxygen quantities using the Modified Winkler Titration Method using a Potentiometric TitratorField Sampling -Performed field sampling for various stream habitats-Determination of benthic communities, water chemistry and physical characteristics Show less

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  Michelle's Home Cleaning

  Nov 2016 - Apr 2018

  Supervisor

  -Managed eight different teams of residential cleaning professionals-Trained new employees on their responsibilities, company protocol, and other orientation information-Handled HR issues among co-workers or clientele-Organized monthly employee and client schedules and daily call-offs -Trusted to deal with clients directly as a representative of the company

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  PennFoster

  Jan 2017 - now

  Biology Grader

  Grader for student course work, including essays questions and a research paper. I provide feedback for enhancement and final grades for an online collegiate institution.

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  The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

  May 2018 - now

  Laboratory Work-Microscopic identification of algal species (Diatoms) to their lowest taxonomic level for various private and governmental projects -Engage in slide preparation and development-Facilitate quality assurance and quality control on proper identification -Provide summaries and reports of final data and findings-Prioritize work individually to meet multiple deadlines -Engage in literature searches and report development-Utilization and development of standard operating procedures-Utilization of database management through Microsoft Access and SQL-Beginner use in analysis with R and coding language -Beginner with InDesign software Field Experience-Field sampling of various stream environments (Delaware River Water Initiative) -Evaluation of algal benthic communities -Water grab samples for evaluation of chemistry -Habitat assessments: densitometer, stream utilization/development, physical characteristics -YSI for determination of physical characteristics Outreach-Participated in DESLA at the Lake Lacawac Sanctuary -Participate and aid in development of activities for Member’s Night hosted by the Academy Show less

  • Section Lead of Phycology

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Interim Section Lead

    Jun 2022 - Jul 2023

  • Phycologist

    May 2018 - Jun 2022