Nathan Bogin

Costa Mesa, CA | (323) 793-4515 | nathanbogin@gmail.com | LinkedIn

Professional Summary

B.S. graduate in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology with hands-on experience in laboratory techniques, biological sample collection, wet chemistry, and data analysis. Seeking a laboratory technician role in chemistry or biological sciences.

Technical Skills

Laboratory Techniques: Micropipetting, serial dilutions, sterile technique, aseptic technique, biological safety cabinet use
Analytical Methods: Spectrophotometry, solution preparation, titrations, basic wet chemistry techniques
Molecular/Biology Skills: DNA extraction, gel electrophoresis
Field & Sampling: Water quality sampling, biological specimen collection, QA/QC documentation
Software & Data: QGIS, Excel, data analysis, USGS datasets

Education

Bachelor of Science in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

University of California, Irvine — Irvine, CA

Graduated: December 2025

Research Experience

Field Technician Summer 2025

Symons Laboratory, University of California, Irvine — Irvine, CA

Collected and processed environmental samples (water, zooplankton, macroinvertebrates) across multiple Eastern Sierra Nevada sites, including Yosemite National Park
Recorded and managed water quality and biological data in compliance with QA/QC standards
Performed post-collection sample processing at the Sierra Nevada Aquatic Research Laboratory
Conducted multi-day fieldwork in remote locations

Sierra Nevada Fish Stocking Natural History Project January 2025 – December 2025

Symons Laboratory, UC Irvine

Analyzed fish presence in lakes using Sierra Nevada Lake Inventory Project (SLIP) data and historical stocking records
Used QGIS and USGS historical maps to match lakes across spatial and historical datasets

Relevant Academic Experience

Completed hands-on laboratory coursework in analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, evolutionary and field biology
Performed experiments involving solution preparation, chemical analysis, and data interpretation
Applied sterile technique and proper lab safety procedures in academic lab settings