Name:
Tabor Grindrod
Organization:
CURIS Decontamination
Position Title:
Biologist/Senior Assembly Technician
> About:
Tabor is a recent graduate of the University of Florida and has recently started his career in the biotechnology industry. During college, Tabor gained extensive experience volunteering at a research laboratory. He enjoyed being at the forefront of research and development in the industry.
> BACE & Career Path:
The Biotechnology Aptitude and Competency Exam (BACE) credential played a key role in Tabor’s admission to the University of Florida. Additionally, the BACE helped him secure a position in a research laboratory on campus because he was equipped with the foundational knowledge and technical skills required to work in a lab. such as the ability to operate laboratory equipment. From academics to industry, the skills and the BACE credential he earned gave him an advantage among his peers and has proven to be worth the effort.
Job Description:
Tabor works as both a Senior Assembly Technician and a Biologist for CURIS Decontamination. In his Senior Assembly Technician role, he works in a warehouse assembling the machines designed by his company. This hands-on experience allows him to develop a deep understanding of the internal mechanisms that drive each system. In his Biologist role, he writes and edits research papers and blog content and helps set up research projects focused on emerging areas of decontamination.
Best Thing About The Job:
Tabor feels the best part of his job is the freedom, as he is able to work on a wide variety of different and exciting projects. He likes that the projects he works on are at the front edge of the decontamination field.