Radu Adrian Ceasar

Marine Biology graduate with hands-on experience conducting aquatic surveys, fisheries assessments, water quality monitoring, fish habitat assessments, wildlife monitoring, and environmental field investigations. Experienced collecting biological and environmental data in field and laboratory settings and working safely in remote outdoor environments. Seeking a Biologist or Environmental Professional role.

Instrumentation Technician - CellCarta - Montréal, QC

(2022-08)

• Monitored lab equipment with environmental monitoring technologies (ELPRO and viewLinc).
• Performed maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
• Maintained an accurate equipment inventory list and organized the archives.
• Trained new staff in laboratory equipment and created training videos.
• Provided support for laboratory staff with equipment-related issues.
• Assisted external service technicians during on-site repairs.
• Managed the liquid nitrogen storage systems and tanks.
• Generated monthly environmental monitoring reports.

Field Technician (Student Placement) - Vanier College Field Station - QC

(2016-05 - 2016-11)

Conducted aquatic surveys and environmental field investigations including water quality monitoring, fish identification, fish habitat assessment, vegetation surveys, and soil sampling to support aquatic environmental assessment studies.

• Operated watercraft and aquatic sampling equipment, including Ponar grab samplers, to support aquatic studies and environmental monitoring programs in lake ecosystems.
• Conducted wildlife monitoring and tracking using radio telemetry and GPS technologies, collecting field data to support ecological research and habitat studies.
• Managed an aquaculture facility and completed basic husbandry duties.
• Utilized seine nets or backpack electrofishers to capture and tag fish.
• Analyzed bathymetric data and ecological data using echosounders.
• Extracted fish otoliths and examined annual growth rings.
• Performed small mammal and bird banding techniques.

Animal Care Worker - McGill University Health Centre Research Institute - Montréal, QC

(2017-02 - 2017-08)

• Monitored animal health conditions and reported to laboratory staff.
• Administered treatments including eye drops or topical medication.
• Performed daily husbandry duties for rodents, rabbits and ferrets.
• Conducted water quality monitoring for the aquatic research lab.
• Managed equipment and supply inventory.

Retail Associate - Chico Pet Store - Montréal, QC

(2021-05 - 2022-07)

• Provided customer service and guidance on pet care, including animal husbandry.
• Managed inventory, product organization and shipment processing.

Retail Associate - Nature Pet Center - Montréal, QC

(2018-02 - 2018-08)

• Provided customer service and guidance on pet care, including animal husbandry.
• Managed inventory, product organization and shipment processing.

Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Marine Biology - Dalhousie University (2018 - 2021)

College Diploma - Environmental Wildlife Management - Vanier College (2014 - 2017)