Josh Whitehead

Experience

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  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

  Oct 2016 - Sept 2018

  Missionary

  Managed teams of 6 to 12 people to increase productivity by 150% | Taught individuals Spanish, conversational skills, and new teaching methods to increase productivity

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  Niels Fugal Sons Company

  Sept 2018 - Aug 2019

  Construction Laborer

  Collaborated with team members to construct a system of pipes that provides natural gas to each building | Understand requirements and regulations regarding the pipe system to ensure a safe environment

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  The Garden Restaurant

  Aug 2019 - Dec 2020

  Restaurant Server

  Manage requests of more than 20 guests simultaneously | Consistent positive reviews from guests

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  Nelson Labs

  Aug 2020 - Dec 2020

  Lab Analyst

  Streaked out cultures on plates for identification | Ran tests on medical and lab equipment to ensure conformity to industry standards | Became certified to use machines such as a hydraulic press and Instron

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  Idaho Molecular Inc.

  Jan 2021 - Jul 2024

  Engineering Intern

  Contributed to R&D of multiple novel PCR machines | Designed a heat transfer model that predicts temperature within 3 degrees celsius | Developed an analysis strategy to determine significant differences in products | Served as a technical consultant to authors of verification protocols | Utilized Python and Microsoft Teams to automate data processing

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  University of Utah

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Research Assistant

  Performed experiments to convert plastics into tars | Set up and watched over equipment to ensure safe conditions | Recorded data for further analysis

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  University of Utah

  Aug 2023 - Dec 2023

  Technical Communications Teaching Assistant

  Assist the course professor in grading students’ technical reports | Give students suggestions to help improve their communication skills

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  University of Florida

  Aug 2024 - now

  PHD Student