Ethan Jordan

Ethan Thomas Jordan

609.240.1649 | intrepid523@gmail.com | Worcester MA| LinkedIn URL

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Work history includes a wide variety of roles in lab and field environments in marine biology research, fisheries monitoring, invasive species control, and environmental restoration
• Marine/Aquatic biologist and scuba diver with experience conducting independent and group research in Bermuda
• Aquatic species identification, shipwreck mapping, observing commercial fisheries, studying reef substrate diversity, conducted trawl and seine surveys, completing water sampling, and conducting scientific lab work
• 10+ years of scuba diving experience diving in overseas locations such as the Red sea and Micronesia, certified Divemaster, has performed deep wreck penetrations and decompression dives to depths of up to 182ft

EXPERIENCE

Pace Analytical                                                                                                          Westborough, MA

Laboratory Technician                                                                                                                              11/2024-present

• Perform extractions and concentrations of client supplied soil, sludge, concrete, and caulking samples taken from various locations throughout the country.
• Operate hot water baths to reduce liquid content of samples.
• Catalogue processing data from samples and prepare samples for molecular analysis to determine composition.

New England Testing Laboratory                                                                               West Warwick, RI

Laboratory Technician                                                                                                                              09/2023-present

• Perform extractions of client supplied soil, oil, and grease samples taken from various locations throughout New England.
• Operate hot water baths and desiccators to reduce liquid content of samples.
• Prepare Samples for molecular analysis to determine composition.

Fathom Resources LLC.                                                                                                        Middletown, RI Fisheries Observer                                                                                                            02/2022-08/2023

• Conduct 1-10 day sea trips on commercial fishing vessels out of various New England ports
• Identify and collect weights and lengths for species caught as bycatch in addition to gear and vessel data
• Compile trip data into in-depth reports to be submitted to the National Fisheries service and NOAA

Aerotek Recruiting/SGS Accutest Inc.                                                                                Dayton, NJ

Laboratory Technician                                                                                                                              09/2021-02/2022

• Perform extractions of client supplied water samples taken from bodies of water throughout the US
• Operate hot water baths and mixers to reduce liquid content and centrifuge sample.
• Prepare samples for molecular analysis to determine composition.

New Logic Marine Science Camp                                                                 Tom’s River, NJ

Marine Science Intern                                                                              06/2021- 09/2021

• Identify and take inventory of all marine species that are caught, creating a comprehensive log of findings
• Conduct water quality tests including checking Ph and salinity levels and record in Excel
• Teach marine science lessons and activities for campers ages 5-13

Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space                                                            Titusville, NJ

Environmental Specialist (Seasonal)                                                        06/2020- 12/2020

• Mapped and removed populations of 20+ species of invasive plants on 15+ government and private land plots
• Used ArcGIS to identify potential areas for invasive species and updated program with new data
• Responsible for preparing management reports and correspondence with property managers

Mercer County Mosquito Control                                                                West Trenton, NJ

Field Tech (Seasonal)                                                                               06/2018- 08/2018

• Inspected abandoned properties and private land to identify water sources with likely to host mosquitos utilizing GPS and used various treatments designed to kill larvae
• Set mosquito traps in 20+ locations and recovered and reset each trap multiple times a week
• Kept detailed records of the type and amount of pesticide used at each property

Tetra Tech, Inc                                                                                             Parsippany, NJ

Intern                                                                                                        07/2017-08/2017

• Provided administrative support and management for the Passaic River Environmental Restoration Project

Princeton Township and Ecological Solutions                                                   Princeton, NJ

Open Space Intern                                                                                    06/2016-09/2016

• Conducted fieldwork to remove 15+ species invasive species within 10+ public parks and updated findings using GIS
• Produced management reports regarding pesticides used and areas treated

College of New Jersey                                                                                        Trenton, NJ

Biology Intern                                                                                           06/2015-09/2015

• Interned with Dr. Donald J. Hirsh, Associate Professor of Chemistry
• Conducted experiments using lab equipment and logging results
• Results published in A Liposome-Encapsulated Spin Trap for the Detection of Nitric Oxide

VOLUNTEER WORK

Save the Bay

• Participated in beach trash cleanups
• Cataloged all garbage recovered by type and weight to provide data to combat future waste disposal

Scuba Connection

• Participate in underwater trash cleanup in local reservoirs
• Cataloged all garbage recovered by type and weight to provide data to combat future waste disposal

EDUCATION

Roger Williams University                                                                                    Bristol, RI

Bachelor of Arts, Marine Biology, Minor in Sustainability                   Graduated, 05/2019

Bermuda Institute for Ocean Science (BIOS)                                                            Bermuda

Marine Science Semester Abroad Program                             Completed, 08/2017-12/2017

• Completed daily scuba dives and mapped populations of fish, conducted shipwreck mapping, and studied reef substrate diversity
• Conducted trawl and seine surveys in order to study marine life
• Conducted month-long research project on nocturnal and diurnal behavior of moray eels and balloon fish: conducted research by snorkeling both day and night, logging numbers of species, and observing behavior
• Dissected animals including squids, sea urchins, fish, and birds and collected lab samples in the field

CERTIFICATIONS

• PADI Certified DiveMaster. Certification date: 09-Jun-2024
• PADI Certified Master Diver certification date: 09-Sep-2013
• Enriched Air Diver Nitrox. certification date: 23-Mar-2013
• Dry suit Diver. certification date: 21-Oct-2012
• Wreck Diver. certification date: 28-Jul-2013
• Deep Diver. certification date: 27-Sept-2019
• Underwater Navigation. certification date: 28-Jul-2013
• Rescue Diver. certification date: 18-Aug-2013
• Emergency Oxygen Provider. certification date:20-Sep-2017
• Emergency First Responder (EFR). certification date: 22-Jul-2024
• At Sea Safety Training. certification date: 18-Aug-2023
• Digital Underwater Photography. certification date: 25-Aug-2018
• Tech 40. certification date: 29-Sept-2019
• Tech 45. certification date: 11-Oct-2020
• Tech 50. certification date: 31-Aug-2024

TECHNICAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

GIS Software | At Sea Safety Training | Report Writing| At Sea Monitor Training | Protected Species Observer Training | Environmental Science | Field Work | Water quality testing | Health and Safety Standards | Zoology | Equipment Maintenance | Field Data Collection | Natural Resources Management | Land Development | Species Identification | Ecology | Life Sciences | Scuba Diving | Delivering Results | GPS | MS Office | Environmental Protection & Policies | Data Entry | Data Analysis | Logistics & Planning | Safety Training | Transportation of Equipment | Environmental Assessments | CPR certification | First Aid | Statistics | Mathematics | Entomology | Decompression Diving |