Samantha York

Water Quality and Aquatic Animal Care

Chula Vista, California, United States

About

Experience

  • San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (San Diego, California, United States)
    • Senior Water Laboratory Technician
      Apr 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

    • Water Laboratory Assistant
      Sep 2022 - Apr 2024 · 1 yr 8 mos

      Collects water and related samples across San Diego Zoo grounds for laboratory analysis. Prepare and standardize reagents used in analysis work. Maintain laboratory in a clean and orderly condition while properly cleaning glassware and equipment. Clean and Sterilize laboratory equipment. Maintain and disseminate data from laboratory analysis. Perform data entry. Maintain daily sampling logs and inventory of the laboratory. Perform routine physical, chemical, and biological tests in accordance with specified procedures. Assist in ordering chemicals and supplies and devising experiments to investigate water quality problems. Follow prescribed laboratory safety regulations. Liaison with Wildlife Care Staff and Life Support Operators to ensure healthy aquatic habitats. Other duties as assigned.

  • Member Service Representative at Navy Federal Credit Union
    Nov 2016 - Jul 2017 · 9 mos

    Analyzed, researched, and corrected discrepancies related to member accounts and loans. Ensured compliance with company, state, and federal regulations related to financial products and services. Assisted members with submitting consumer/mortgage/equity loan, overdraft protection, and credit card applications.

  • Animal Health Technician at US Army
    Sep 2014 - Aug 2016 · 2 yrs

    Organized information related to import and export of animals to different countries for Naval families. Provided care and treatment of animal patients as directed by the staff veterinarian. This included sterilizing animal cages and treatment areas, maintaining a sanitary environment, restraining animals for procedures as directed, prepared and collected laboratory samples, issued treatments and other aid as required and directed by the staff veterinarian.

  • Tour Guide at San Diego Zoo Global
    Apr 2013 - Jul 2013 · 4 mos

    Lead guests on a tour through the zoo while including dynamic interpretation of the various exhibits and habitats throughout the park. Organized information used in the process of giving tours. Generated revenue and guest memberships by enthusiastically engaging guests during the tour. Engaged the guests in exciting and fun learning demonstrations about the world, its inhabitants, and ecosystems using excellent communication skills.

  • Guest Ambassador at San Diego Zoo Global
    Nov 2011 - Jan 2012 · 3 mos

    Interacted with guests to provide an enjoyable and memorable experience.