Joseph Walker

Master of Architecture candidate with experience in high-performance technical environments and a focus in ecological design. Skilled in Rhino 3D and Adobe Creative Suite with strong analytical problem-solving and interdisciplinary thinking.

Background in laboratory operations and teaching strengthens precision, communication, and systems-based design.

Teaching Assistant & Graduate Student - University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee - Milwaukee, WI

(2025-08)

• Supported instruction, grading, and mentorship for architecture coursework while maintaining full-time studio load
• Managed three discussion sections (20–25 students), delivering structured feedback and evaluation
• Selected for competitive Kahler Slater externship, observing design workflows and project coordination

Scientist II - Thermo Fisher Scientific - Middleton, WI

(2024-10 - 2025-07)

• Produced technical documentation under good laboratory practice and quality assurance standards in regulated environments
• Troubleshot analytical instrumentation and workflows, improving reliability and efficiency
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve process bottlenecks and meet deadlines

Lab General Manager / Operations Roles - Shield T3 LLC - Chicago, IL & Claremont, CA

(2021 - 2022)

• Led laboratory operations, staffing, and compliance across multiple facilities
• Managed workflow optimization, training, and logistics in high-throughput environments

Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Mayo Clinic

(2018 - 2020)

Master of Architecture - Ecological Design Emphasis - University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (2028)

B.S. - Biology (Pre-Med, Honors Thesis) - University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee