Brendan McCarron

Laboratory Manager at University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island, United States

About

Experience

  • University of Rhode Island (9 yrs 3 mos)
    • Geology TA- GEO 320, GEO 103, & GEO 100G
      Sep 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 11 mos

      Created the standardized grading rubric used for all GEO 103 lab sections and GEO 100G lectures. Taught 6 different lab spanning two semesters on the geologic processes and how they affect people, geologic hazards, waste disposal, shoreline development and climate change with an emphasis on hydrogeological relationships.

    • Laboratory Manager
      Aug 2018 - Present · 8 yrs

      Laboratory manager of the hydrology and environmental water quality laboratories for Dr. Soni Pradhanang & Dr. Thomas Boving at the University of Rhode Island. Responsible for directing and maintaining 6 different labs and the complete installation of a brand new state of the art lab from start to finish, including the calibration, maintenance, and operations of any and all equipment.

    • Research Assistant
      Aug 2019 - Present · 7 yrs

  • Volunteer Scientist at Exploration Center & Aquarium - Save The Bay
    Jun 2016 - Sep 2018 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Volunteer Scientist at NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
    Aug 2018 - Aug 2018 · 1 mo

  • Veterinary Technician at Wickford Veterinary Clinic
    May 2015 - Sep 2017 · 2 yrs 5 mos

  • Volunteer Wildlife Rehabilitator at NATIONAL WILDLIFE REHABILITATORS ASSOCIATION
    May 2015 - Sep 2015 · 5 mos