Michael P. Collins is seeking a career in the biological sciences field. He has a Bachelor's of Science degree in Biochemistry, Environmental Policy, and Resource Management from Michigan State University. His work experience includes positions in grain inspection, environmental health, quality assurance, and sustainability coordination applying his education and skills. He has also conducted ecological research at Kellogg Biological Station and proteomics research as a student laboratory assistant at Michigan State University.
1. MichaelP. Collins 41 Wabash Avenue North – Battle Creek – MI – 49017
269.274.1444 – collin297@gmail.com
I am an ambitious, enthusiastic, and adaptable professional looking to contribute to the
enhancement of our industries and communities through the lens of our biological
sciences.
Education
Michigan State University East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Science December 2007
Lyman Briggs School of Environmental Science: Biochemistry, Environmental Policy, &
Resource Management
Work History
Michigan Grain Inspection Services Inc. Marshall, MI
Technician/Inspector March 2013 – Present
Chemical Testing, Grain Analysis
Calhoun County Health Department – EH Battle Creek, MI
Environmental Health – Sanitarian I March 2011 – March 2013
Environmental Code Enforcement, Food Safety, Waste Management
Denso Manufacturing Michigan Battle Creek, MI
Quality Assurance Associate October 2009 – March 2011
Assembly/quality control of RS Evaporator cores for automotive air conditioning
units
Michigan Student Sustainability Coalition Lansing, MI
Statewide Coordinator June 2007 – August 2009
Policy Consultant, Organized student led Initiatives across Michigan
Research Experience
MSU: Kellogg Biological Station Hickory Corners, MI
Ecology Laboratory January 2001 – August 2002
Student Intern
Ecological research assistant to Dr. Alan Tessier. Inland lake water quality analysis
and investigation of digestive behavior of zooplankton, Daphnia spp.
Michigan State University East Lansing, MI
Biochemistry Laboratory May 2004 – March 2006
Student Laboratory Assistant
Various laboratory duties, proteomics research with Carboxyl Terminal Domain
Binding Proteins (CTBP) under supervision of Dr. Min Hao-Kuo