Jack Connor

am looking to gain a position in which I may utilize my skills to see a more direct, positive impact on our society. With 10 years in the agricultural industry and the last 16 months in thecannabis industry. With multiple certifications in Hydrocarbon extraction as well as trained by Root Sciences on a their VKL-VTA wiped film distillation unit.

I enjoy working with a group and seeing a project through to perfection. I have a passion for the cannabis industry and feel this industry is an excellent fit for my many multifaceted abilities.

WORK EXPERIENCE

CannaVer (Cannabis processing): March 2021-June 2022

Facility assistant

Hydrocarbon extraction, Oil refinement: Dewax, Rotovap, Decarb, wiped film distillation. Kitchen work: edible production cookies. Packaging: vape carts, cookies, concentrate:crumble wax

Monsanto/Bayer/Climate Corporation: 2010–Present

Greenhouse/Laboratory/Imaging Technician

Planting, sorting, monitoring and imaging plants. Assisted with research and development. Utilized many high-tech imaging devices.

BRDG Park (at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center): 2010

Internship

Cell culture, micropropagation of Arabidopsis for seed collection.

SKILLS

Use of NIR and RGB. Hyperspectual, Multispectrual, Thermal imaging cameras, and other lab equipment: Bio-rad thermal cycler, autoclave, and X-ray imager. Cannabis extraction, specfically hydrocarbon extraction, have knowledge of most extraction techniques. Oil refinement: Winterization, Buckner filter, rotovap, decarboxylation, wiped film distilation, vape cart filling, concentrates.

Maryville University: 2003-2007

Bachelor’s in Environmental Studies, Minor in Sociology. Dean’s list awardee

St. Louis Community College: 2009

Certificate of Specialization in Biotechnology

Certifications:

-ETS Certification in Hydrocarbon extraction 2021

-Trained in wiped film distillation: Root Sciences VTA

-Hempstaff Dispensary Training Certification: 2019