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Rebecca Barnard

Rebecca Barnard

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Marine Biologist, Safety Consultant, Educator

  • Education

    • Temple University

      2009 - 2013
      Bachelor of Science - BS Biology, General

      -Conducted research in biochemical laboratory-Performed transformations, DNA extractions, cell counts, cultured cancer cell lines, data management

    • East Carolina University

      2016 - 2018
      Master of Science - MS Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography

      Masters researched how parasites may alter interactions between native and non-native species. Field surveys, lab dissections, lab experiments, and molecular techniques were used to answer that overarching question.

  • Experience

    • Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

      Feb 2015 - Jul 2016
      Research Assistant

      -Scheduled field surveys along West Coast of United States to identify introduced parasites in their hosts-Dissected bivalves to ID parasites and saved tissue for further genetic work-Assisted in data management for Japanese Tsunami Marine Debris project, West Coast Survey Project, and local Rhode River project

    • East Carolina University

      Aug 2016 - Dec 2018

      -Instructed non-major undergraduate students in basic biology concepts -Assisted students in developing critical thinking skills-Prepared lectures and led labs -Prepared materials for field work-Engaged in field work: Surveys, Identification of species on site, drive field vehicles-Performed lab work that included: Invertebrate dissections, Parasite identification, DNA extractions, PCR-Mentored undergraduates in field and lab research -Managed lab-wide project data

      • Teaching Assistant

        Aug 2016 - Dec 2018

      • Research Assistant

        Aug 2016 - Dec 2018

    • Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute

      May 2019 - Sept 2021
      Teaching Assistant and Lab Technician

      - Help instruct 35 students on protocols pertaining to sequencing, protein isolation, and tissue/ cell culture workflows in a state of the art laboratory facility- Develop quizzes, maintain prep binders, aid in curriculum updates- Conduct annual facility inventory assessment as well as manage all facility orders- Maintain all safety documents and equipment in facility to ensure a safe work environment

    • Safety Partners, Inc.

      Sept 2021 - Dec 2023

      • Associate Team Leader

        Oct 2023 - Dec 2023

      • Senior Consulting Safety Officer

        Jan 2023 - Oct 2023

      • Consulting Safety Officer II

        Sept 2021 - Jan 2023

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Chemical Hygiene Officer

      NATIONAL REGISTRY OF CERTIFIED CHEMISTS