Margaret Johnson
Fairbanks,Alaska
Summary
Experienced in managing nationwide ecological sampling protocols, ensuring data integrity and timely results. Strong leadership in mentoring diverse teams enhances operational efficiency. Technical skills in GIS and R Studio drive strategic insights and improve logistical planning for remote projects.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Field Technician
Battelle
, USA
04.2026 - Current
- Led field sample collection and lab processing, ensuring consistent data quality and timely shipping.
- Responsible for managing SOPs for five nationwide protocols sampling ecological interactions.
- Mentored junior technicians on protocol adherence, field operations, and safety compliance.
- Created maps using GIS software to improve land navigation efficiency and plot management.
- Used R Studio to create an interface to import data and ensure its quality and consistency.
- Toolik Field Station
Field Technician
Battelle
Fairbanks, USA
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Conducted ecological field sampling on soils, insects, and vegetation to support long term monitoring.
- Utilized GPS and compass to navigate remote habitats in various weather conditions.
- Coordinated logistics for backcountry field work, including 4WD vehicles, UTVs, and maintained safety.
- Performed lab analyses including soil pH, microscopy, belowground biomass quantification, and nitrogen extraction to support nutrient cycling assessments.
- Fairbanks AK
Lab Technician
Department of Oceanographic Studies
Tallahassee, USA
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Used microscopy techniques to capture over 12,000 images of phytoplankton samples from the Indian Ocean.
- Analyzed data and generated figures depicting biomass trends using ImageJ/MATLAB, contributing to understanding of phytoplankton dynamics.
- Achieved authorship in scientific publication after multiple rounds of revision, demonstrating commitment to scientific rigor and collaboration.
- Participated in weekly thesis defense meetings, providing feedback that supported publication of research articles.
- Yingling, N., Selph, K. E., Landry, M. R., Kranz, S. A., Johnson, M., & Stukel, M. R. (2026). Phytoplankton nutrient uptake, community composition and biomass in the eastern Indian Ocean off northwest Australia. Deep Sea Research Part II: Topical Studies in Oceanography, 105662. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dsr2.2026.105662
- Tallahassee FL
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science, Minor in Chemistry
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FLSkills
- Field Data Analysis
- Geospatial Analysis
- Statistical Analysis
- Data QA/QC
- Excel
- Inventory Management
- Terrain logistics
- SOP development
- Equipment maintenance
- Team Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Logical Analysis
- Efficiency
- Goal Oriented
- Adaptability
- Time Management
- Effective Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Team Dynamics
- Organization
Timeline
Lead Field Technician
Battelle
04.2026 - Current
Field Technician
Battelle
01.2024 - 01.2025
Lab Technician
Department of Oceanographic Studies
01.2022 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science, Minor in Chemistry
Florida State University