Kerry Vasboe
Laboratory Professional possessing a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences and 3+ years of working laboratory experience in microbiology and instrumental chemistry.
Work Experience
Laboratory Technologist, Microbiology (2009-2010)
LABS, Inc. 
Centennial, CO
Centennial, CO
- Responsibilities in Microbiology department included set up and reading of recovery samples, culturing of bacterial and fungal growth, and data entry into Laboratory Information System.
Laboratory Technician (2006-2009)
Weatherford Labs, formerly TICORA Geosciences
Arvada, CO
Arvada, CO
- Spent 13 months responsible for day to day operations of desorption laboratory, including desorption readings, gas sampling, isotope sampling and training new employees.
- Spent 19 months managing day to day operations of coal chemistry laboratory, performing procedures, maintaining instruments and performing preliminary QC of data.
- Responsible for coal chemical characterization and shale geochemistry methods, including grain density, gross calorific value (Btu), moisture holding capacity, proximate analysis, ultimate analysis, sulfur and sulfur-in-ash content, and total organic carbon.
- Took on responsibility for photographing lab equipment, facilities and mobile labs for promotional material. Also photographed lab and office personnel for in-house roster.
- Wrote standard operating procedures for Desorption Lab, Chemistry Lab and Core Photography departments.
- Collaborated with Data Analysis department to create more efficient ways to compile chemistry data and input data into data analysis software.
Laboratory/Research Technician (2004)
Dr. Jon Carlson's lab, Department of Microbiology, Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
Fort Collins, CO
- Continued research performed in two semesters of Supervised Research coursework under supervision of entomologist Dr. Sam Wells.
- Raised mosquito larvae, conducted infection experiments using various concentrations of virus and changing environmental conditions.
- Training in PCR, cell culture, and aseptic technique.
- Performed laboratory upkeep duties (cleaning benches, autoclaving trash, mixing solutions) in addition to research.
Skills
- Instruments: LECO AC-350 calorimeter, C-200/230, Thermo Gravimetric Analyzer TGA-701, TruSpec CHNS; Weatherford Labs Source Rock Analyzer (SRA)
- Software: Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Adobe Photoshop
- Basic chemistry skills, plus advanced instrumental chemistry techniques
- Basic microbiology skills, plus advanced aseptic and hood techniques
- Technical writing (Standard Operating Procedures)
Education
Bachelor of Biological Sciences, Colorado State University
