Research Scientist / Engineer Cover Letter

Please consider me for the research scientist / engineer opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for support including scientific and technical work in the preparing and conducting of laboratory experiments, assembly and disassembly of laboratory hardware and systems, modeling of laboratory test systems, design of laboratory test systems, and planning of projects.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Longitudinal survey data management and analysis skills using survey weights
• Advanced skills in statistical software packages, particularly STATA, R, and Mplus
• Research experience related to mid-life and older adults
• Extensive experience with the Ambitious Science Teaching and the NGSS framework
• Knowledge of science content as needed for teaching in at least two natural sciences disciplines (e.g., Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or Earth and Space Sciences)
• Demonstrated experience in the general field of space propulsion the broader area of plasma science
• Experience handling laboratory animals, including performing tail vein and/or retro-orbital injections
• Experience culturing human malaria parasites in vitro

In response to your job posting for research scientist / engineer, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for guidance to pilot staff, write and distribute operation procedures related to Department policy, FAA rules, health and safety awareness and regulations.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Familiarity with interactive data presentation and delivery systems
• Experience with version control (e.g., git)
• Familiarity with scripting languages, HTML, SQL, and Object-Oriented Programming in general
• Familiarity with the Washington State child welfare system
• Knowledge of graphic design principles as related to data visualization
• Working knowledge of survey collection software
• Perform basic preventative maintenance and calibrations
• Investigate instrument-related issues, execute troubleshooting procedures

Please consider me for the research scientist / engineer opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for instruction for departmental faculty, staff and residents with regard to safety and good laboratory practices regarding use of OERL equipment and/or software application packages.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience with molecular cloning (PCR, bacterial transformation, digests, sequencing)
• Formal training in an Engineering discipline of at least a BS in engineering
• Strong modeling and design skills (Solid Works preferred)
• Detailed knowledge in area of 3D prototyping and low cost fabrication including 3D printing, injection molding
• Strong machine shop skills (conventional techniques)
• Knowledge of instrumentation, protocols and methods related to Particulate Matter measurements
• Good technical writing skill to assist with the monthly preparation of deliverables, reports, publications, and presentations
• Strong communication skills with professors, engineers, subject matter experts, medical professionals, graduate students, and other team members to write, edit, format, and produce accurate and meaningful technical documentation

Please consider me for the research scientist / engineer opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for support to ensure laboratory compliance and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Regulations.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Proficiency with integrating a range of board-level sensors (GPS, radio, inertial measurement unit) with commercially-available microcomputers
• Experience developing and troubleshooting communications over TCP/IP, UDP, and serial protocols
• Experience with measurement instrumentation suitable for extended operation in high-energy marine environments
• Proficiency with time- and frequency-domain analysis in Matlab
• Excellent written and oral communication with specialists and non-specialists
• Previous experience working in a molecular biology laboratory environment with a focus on molecular cloning
• Readiness to meet and work directly with clients
• Motivation to engage in a wide range of challenging work, including preparing and distributing online and paper-based surveys, inspecting and analyzing data

In response to your job posting for research scientist / engineer, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for students and other laboratory personnel with technical guidance and direction in experimental techniques and use of equipment as well as general laboratory practices and safety protocols.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Contact vendor maintenance specialists if problem cannot be fixed by WCET staff
• Anticipate the need for consumables and accessories for equipment based on demand
• Be cross trained on fabrication, processing, manufacturing, and systems integration instruments to provide secondary support to other parts of WCET
• Knowledge of and experience with a variety of materials analysis and/or electroanalytical instrumentation, sample preparation, health and safety regulations, and equipment maintenance
• Experience with complicated instrumentation with auxiliary equipment (chillers, vacuum pumps)
• Demonstration of logical problem solving to provide expedient and enduring corrective actions for laboratory problems
• Experience providing excellent customer service to clients in technical fields
• Demonstrated proficiency in passive acoustic analyses of marine mammal and anthropogenic sounds from the Alaskan Arctic and/or subarctic, using Matlab, Raven, IDL, Xbat, or similar