olivia watson
******.******@*****.*** · 507-***-**** · 2681 Ridgeview Ct SE Rochester MN 55904
I am a recent biology graduate from Bethany Lutheran College with a strong career goal in genetics. By maintaining high
academic performance, actively seeking research opportunities, and building a strong foundation in laboratory skills, I am preparing for a career focused on advancing genetic research. I am currently attending the University of Kentucky’s graduate program in forensic toxicology and analytical genetics and hope to advance my learning and skills in genetics.
experience
august 2022 – may 2025
tutor, bethany lutheran college academic resource center (arc), mankato mn
●Tutored several students and guided them through the general biology courses offered at Bethany
●Have worked one-on-one, in large groups, and with other tutors
●Had to proofread and help students with both MLA and APA biology papers
june 2024 – august 2024
summer lab science program internship, mchs, mankato mn
●Completed daily tasks in the histology lab
●Assisted the histology techs or pathologists when needed
●Accessioned patient entries by performing analyses on tissues to assist pathologists
●Used highly sophisticated instruments to perform automated testing
●Assisted in going to the clinic to pick up specimens for the main lab
may 2023 – july 2023
chemistry internship, pharmaceutical specialties inc., rochester mn
●Ran tests throughout the lab (IR work, pH, specific gravity, viscosity, rheology, formaldehyde testing, residue on ignition testing, volatile organic compound testing, Gardner testing, and Sodium, Magnesium, and Chloride testing)
●Took the lead on writing a 40-page APA paper on Vanicream’s newest and upcoming line
●Wrote a 12-page MLA paper explaining the Flame Ionization Detector on gas chromatography
education
may 2021
high school diploma, dover-eyota high school, eyota mn
Had a final cumulative GPA of 3.8 and graduated with high honors, receiving recognition from the school during graduation. Have been involved in the concert band and concert choir.
may 2025
bachelor of arts degree in biology, bethany lutheran college, mankato mn
Had a final cumulative GPA of 3.75 and graduated with Magna Cum Laude honors. Have been involved in the Scholastic Leadership Society (SLS) and the Bethany Organization of Student Sciences (BOSS).
skills
●Work with multiple computer systems (Office)
●Work in fast-paced environment
●Problem-solving skills
●Great communication and listening skills
●Work in groups or individually
●Highly organized
●Great attention to detail
●Reliable and dependable
activities
●Volunteer at One Bright Star organization in Mankato, MN, & Quarry Hill Nature Center in Rochester, MN
●In a year-long leadership program that was provided by Dover-Eyota High School
●Three years of Spanish in high school with one of those years involving college credit, which advanced my learning of Spanish