Margaret Terwilliger
Eagan,MN
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Support Assistant
Neogen Corporation
Oakdale, MN
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Performed media preparation, including pouring agar plates and preparing liquid media.
- Maintained general cleanliness and organizational standards in multiple laboratory spaces.
- Performed environmental monitoring in multiple laboratory spaces.
- Ensured compliance with GLP and 5S principles across the lab environment.
- Processed biological safety waste and hazardous waste in line with safety protocols.
- Tracked laboratory inventory and ordered materials as needed for lab personnel.
- Organized and maintained the biological culture collection and related documentation.
- Collaborated with various lab teams to ensure efficient task management and supply readiness.
- Performed additional support tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management.
Biological Sciences Student Worker
Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MN
12.2022 - 05.2025
- Trained in a BSL-1 laboratory, following safety protocols and SDS.
- Both supervised and independently, procured and set up materials for lab courses based on instructor-written lab procedures.
- Trained with entry level micropipetting and culturing techniques.
- Trained in entry level aseptic techniques, sterilization and disinfection methods for microbiological prep.
- Provided support to faculty by managing schedules and organizing materials for classes.
- Trained new student workers on operational procedures and university policies.
- Took and followed detailed directions from others.
- Maintained tidy and organized environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
Food Coworker
IKEA
Bloomington, MN
12.2013 - 06.2025
- Prepared and cooked food items according to recipes and supervisor's instructions.
- Worked in fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
- Used food production system to drive quality and shelf life compliance.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Checked inventory levels and recorded supply usage on log sheets or in company software.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MN05-2025
Associate of Arts - Biology
Saint Paul College
Saint Paul, MN05-2021
Timeline
Laboratory Support Assistant
Neogen Corporation
06.2025 - 09.2025
Biological Sciences Student Worker
Metropolitan State University
12.2022 - 05.2025
Food Coworker
IKEA
12.2013 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Metropolitan State University
Associate of Arts - Biology
Saint Paul College