Joseph Burns

Raleigh, NC, 27613

Burns138@gmail.com Cell Phone: (609) 290-8598

Education
Galloway, New Jersey
Stockton University May 2019
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science – GPA- 3.52
Concentration– Soil Science and Hydrology Manahawkin, New Jersey
Diploma– June 2015
Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science (MATES)

Lab Experience

Research with Kelly Keenan Ph.D, Effects of bleaching on teeth protein Stockton University, New
Techniques: Jersey
 Colorimetric assays- extract protein from tooth samples 2016-2017
 Preparation of solutions- prepare solutions required for different procedures
 Protein electrophoresis - identify proteins extracted
Instruments:
 Pipetteman
 Polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis
 Ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy
 Microplate Reader
 High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)
Results:
 Results presented at Experimental Biology 2017 in Chicago, IL April 22-25,
2017

Research with Jessica Favorito Ph.D, Analysis of fertility and copper fungicide content
and distribution in vineyard soil
Techniques: Stockton University, New
 Standard preparation Jersey
 Soil pH in aqueous solution 2018-2019
 Particle density using pycnometer method
 Particle size analysis using hydrometer method
 Organic matter removal for mineralogical analysis
 Soluble and exchangeable copper extractions analyzed by flame atomic
absorption spectroscopy
 Total Organic Carbon analysis by loss on ignition
 Total elemental digestion using EPA method 3050B
 Soil/Plant moisture
Fieldwork:
 Core sampling, bulk density using core method
 Transect sampling
Instruments:
 Muffle furnace
 Flame Atomic Absorption
 Bulk density hammer
 Horizontal shaker
 pH meter
Chemistry Lab Experience
 Used advanced instrumentation to explore several real-world research projects 2015-Present
 Analyzed research articles and presented findings orally in front of peers
 Participant in lab-oriented classes which taught efficient lab practice as well as
lab safety
 Interpreted and analyzed laboratory results for multiple research projects
Techniques:
 Instrument calibration
 Nitrate/Ammonium analysis using flow injected spectroscopy
 KCl Extraction
 Reagent preparation
 Fractional distillation
 Titration
 Crystallization
 Thin Layer Chromatography
Instruments
 Lachat flow injection colorimeter
 Plant grinder
 Incubator
 Near Infrared Spectrometer (NIR)
 Autoclave
Environmental lab/fieldwork experience
 Maintained inventory of reagents used in lab 2015-Present
 Reviewed and created laboratory SOPs
 Conducted field trials looking at effects of poultry litter application on soybean
 Completed semester-long project analyzing soil carbon and soil moisture content
of different burn levels in the Stockton University forest management area
 Member of Stockton University 2018 soil judging team, competed in soil judging
competition in Wilmington, Ohio, October 27th, 2018
 Determined cation exchange capacity (CEC) of soils using double wash method
 Analyzed leaf packs to determine stream health
 Used YSI to measure stream data
 Determined stream velocity
 Performed watershed delineations on multiple watersheds in New Jersey
 Mapped trails located on Stockton University Campus using handheld GIS unit

Work Experience
Jersey Wholesale Tire - largest Cooper tire dealer in NJ 2013-2019
 Supported inventory management of a 40,000 square foot warehouse
 Organized upwards of 10,000 items based on classification system
 Managed warehouse team, came up with new organizational methods
Software
 Familiar with ArcGIS software and using a GPS
 Proficient in using Microsoft Excel/Word/PowerPoint to create graphs and
describe data
 Familiar with JMP and SAS statistical analysis software
Personal Attributes
 Adept in conveying information
 Strong writing skills achieved through many instances of scientific writing
 Able to collaborate to share ideas and complete tasks
 Well versed in scientific language
 Able to work independently in a lab setting
 Organized and keeps a clean workspace