Colby Widner

Experience

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  University of Georgia

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Lab Assistant
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  The University of Georgia

  Feb 2012 - Jun 2020

  Laboratory Professional

  For 9 years, I assisted agricultural producers, researchers, consumers, graduate students, and agribusinesses with objective analytical services. My immense understanding of soil science and well developed laboratory practices, helped to ensure accurate and valued results. I helped to provided detailed analysis to growers interested in increasing crop yield, homeowners growing a healthier vegetable garden, businesses testing their drinking water, and everything in-between! My specialties included analytical and chemical techniques in a high output facility, laboratory equipment calibration and maintenance, quality control/assurance, and chemical safety. Show less

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  Nutrien Ag Solutions

  Jun 2020 - Sept 2024

  On-site manager of the analytical team and capabilities for a research and development team of scientists and chemist working on product development of soil and plant nutritionals. -Analytical laboratory analysis of environmental products -Writing and editing of standard operating procedures (SOP)-Maintenance and operation of a variety of laboratory instrumentation -Preparation of laboratory quality standards -Chemical safety

  • Lead - Analytical Chemistry

    Jan 2023 - Sept 2024

  • Laboratory Analyst

    Jun 2020 - Jan 2023
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  Loveland Products

  Sept 2024 - now

  Scientist

  Early stage research and product development of soil and plant nutritionals-Drafting project protocols and authoring project reports -Implementing project research in the laboratory and the greenhouse -Analysis of samples from experiments using statistical software-Analysis of samples using in-depth analytical instrumentation-Coordinating with colleagues to set-up experiments-Authoring and reviewing SOPs and new laboratory methods -Continuing education and staying current with new scientific data Show less