Microbiologist

MACKENZIE P JOHNSON

**** ***** **. • La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601 • 608-***-****

ac2zyc@r.postjobfree.com

Education:

Bachelor of Science - University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Major: Microbiology

Minor: Biology

Expected Graduation: December 2017

Relevant Coursework

Food Microbiology – MIC 380

Industrial and Fermentation Microbiology – MIC 427 Fermentation Microbiology Laboratory – MIC 428

Clubs and Activities:

President - Microbiology Club 2015 – 2017

President - Botany and Campus Garden Club 2015 – 2017 Language Skills: Conversational German

Experience:

Microbiology Lab Tech - Davy Laboratories Inc.- La Crosse WI January 2016 to Present Run quality control tests on various water, fecal, and sludge samples to determine microbial load and sample quality in a self-directed environment. Experienced and knowledgeable with SOPs, media preparation, testing and QC/QA techniques using a variety of industry standard lab instruments and reporting / auditing processes. Familiarity with Neogen, Colilert, ThermoFisher, IDEXX, and Eppendorff.

Skills Used:

Laboratory Knowledge; Aseptic Technique; Decision Quality; Adaptability; Problem Solving; Leadership; Communication; Organization

Teaching Assistant – Fundamentals of Microbiology Laboratory (MIC 230) Fall 2017 Assist students in the understanding of core values within the microbiology discipline, as well as leading discussions and grading under supervision of the instructor. Skills Used:

Leadership; Teamwork; Safety and Supervision; Lesson Planning; Support Undergraduate Research – Multi-drug resistant Enterobacteriaceae Fall 2016 Isolated and characterized multi-drug resistant Enterobacteriaceae from various food products, including pork, beef, and sprouts using PCR and Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis. Skills Used:

PCR; Aseptic Technique; Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis; Media Preparation; Teamwork; Critical Thinking; Communication

Customer Service Rep – Petsmart – La Crosse WI March 2015 to December 2015 Tutor - Northside Elementary School – La Crosse WI February 2015 to May 2015