Ester F. Wilson, Biological Science Technician
Phone: 979-260-9520
Fax: 979-260-9386
Education:
- 1969-78 Texas A&M University; major, Education
- 1991-93 Blinn Jr. College; major, Business Administration
Research Goals:
- To be able to identify pollen and plants as far as needed/ required in a minimally time consuming method.
Duties:
To assist in one or more phases of the research process by performing a variety of technical duties in a laboratory, field, or greenhouse environment, common to the assigned area of work. Perform routine and recurring techniques and studies using a variety of specialized equipment. Maintains, calibrates and modifies equipment and automated systems used for test and evaluation procedures. Collects, prepares, evaluates, and verifies samples and supporting records; maintains records and locates and compiles data and other information from various sources. Keep detailed records of experimental data. Tabulates, statistically analyzes and summarizes data using personal computer and software packages. Maintains inventory of chemicals, purpose solutions and reagents for use in the laboratory, field, or greenhouse, and safely disposes of waster materials (both chemical & biological). Supervises two student workers year round and four during summer; includes training / supervising of training new students.
Honors/Awards:
- SPOT Award - 1996
- Superior Rating - 1997, 1998
- Military Awards:
- Faithful Service
- Longevity
- Outstanding Unit Meritorious
- The Adjutant General's Individual Award
Working under the leadership of Dr. Gretchen D. Jones, will strive to produce proven data in what ever area of research the Palynology research section of APMRU is assigned to.