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About Me

My name is Nick Eurek. I currently live in Omaha, NE and work as a Workstation Specialist. My main interests are in Science and Technology. I welcome the opportunity to learn new things. In my free time, I enjoy playing sports, traveling, computer programming and spending time with family.

Skills

Computer skills

  • Angular
  • C#
  • AngularJS
  • SQL
  • JavaScript
  • Node.JS
  • Express
  • Java
  • Android Studio
  • Unity
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • MongoDB
  • JQuery
  • Basic Neo4j
  • basic linux
  • MVC
  • CSS
  • HTML

Examples of Programing Skills

Lab skills

  • PCR
  • Next Generation Sequencing
  • Laser Capture Microdissection
  • Live cell microscopy
  • Cell culture
  • Western blotting
  • SDS- page
  • Gel electrophoresis
  • Capillary electrophoresis
  • DNA MassArray SNP typing
  • Immunofluorescence
  • Antibody development
  • Enzymatic reaction development
  • Real Time PCR

Education

University of Nebraska at Lincoln - Masters of Science

Major: Biochemistry

University of Nebraska at Lincoln - Bachelors of Science

Major: Biochemical Forensics
Minor: Computer Programing, Biochemistry, Chemistry
Study Abroad: Bond University in Australia, Spring 2011

Experience

Nebraska Medical Center - Workstation Specialist - Lincoln,NE (2019-present)

  • Handle service calls for workstation and remote support.
  • Manage Active Directory and Group Policy for users and computers.
  • Write powershell scripts to improve work efficiency or handle service requests.
  • Manage servers used for computer imagining, SQL databases, and terminal workstations.
  • Train fellow IS employees and staff on new applications or services.

Nebraska Medical Center - Research Tech - Lincoln,NE (2015-2019)

  • In charge of executing research protocols related to the investigation of cell adhesion and signaling.
  • Maintain and manage the live cell microscopy unit, performing imaging experiments as requested.
  • Train fellow employees and new students on biomolecular techniques and microscopy.
  • Inventory and maintain cell culture samples.

Freelance Web Development - Web Developer - Omaha, NE (2017-Present)

  • Designed and programmed an AngularJS and Angular websites for a local clients.
  • Maintained web hosting and handled website deployment.
  • Created PHP script to send email from client to business.
  • Handled client interactions and website deployment.

GeneSeek - Lab Tech II - Lincoln,NE (2014-2015)

  • In charge of processing extracted DNA through SNP typing in an ISO certified lab
  • Techniques included: plating DNA, PCR amplification, shrimp alkaline phosphatase reaction, additional amplification of specific SNP, mass array processing and analysis of data.
  • Trained fellow employees, maintained various lab equipment, and kept inventory of DNA samples.
  • Received training on microarray and sequencing technologies.

University of Nebraska - Grad Student - Lincoln,NE (2012-2014)

  • In charge of research design and implementation concerning DNA damage quantification and STR profiling strategies
  • Trained undergraduates, new lab members, and advisor in various bimolecular technologies
  • Responsible for ordering and maintaining lab supplies and lab equipment
  • Managed undergraduate lab members by delegating tasks and projects

Hobbies

  • Photography
  • Brewing beer
  • Scuba diving
  • Flag football
  • Camping
  • Volleyball
  • Hiking
  • Golfing