Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Relevant Coursework
Certification
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Michaela Dunbar

Madison,WI

Summary

I am currently enrolled in Madison College's Biotechnology Program and am expected to graduate this Spring of 2025. I am actively pursuing my passion for innovation through hands-on classes that require 15-20 hours of laboratory per week. I am developing my laboratory skills and expanding my knowledge in this field through professional development courses and working as a laboratory assistant for the program.


Additionally, with three years of retail industry experience, I have developed strong communication and teamwork skills. I have also gained experience in training fellow employees in a leadership role. Additionally, my two years of experience in healthcare has allowed me to interact with individuals of diverse age groups and backgrounds, ranging from 40 to 105 years old. I catered to a wide range of needs, including stroke and memory care, cancer, spinal cord injuries, and companionship. This experience significantly improved my ability to effectively communicate and connect with people.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Laboratory Assistant

Madison College Biotechnology Program
09.2024 - Current
  • Washing glassware
  • Stocking laboratory equipment
  • Preparing media


Resident Assistant

All Saints Memory Care
09.2024 - Current
  • Assist residents with dementia with activities of daily life to improve their well-being
  • Provide end of life care


Caregiver

Senior Helpers
06.2023 - 09.2024
  • Assisted clients in their own homes with daily activities of living such as dressing, cooking, cleaning, and basic home care
  • Trained in medication management through a previous job and am up to date on dementia and Parkinson's training

Cashier

Michaels Craft Store
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Responsibilities included cashiering, stocking shelves, and general customer service

Caregiver

Senior Helpers
06.2022 - 10.2022

Caregiver

Home Again Assisted Living
06.2021 - 10.2021
  • Responsibilities included getting residents ready in the morning, taking them to activities, and serving meals
  • Continually received bonuses for being punctual and having few absences
  • I received my medication management training here

Kitchen and Cashier Staff

Kwik Trip
06.2019 - 06.2021
  • Worked in the kitchen and as a cashier
  • Received two raises and was a very reliable employee
  • Trained many new hires

Education

Associate of Science - Biotechnology Laboratory Technician Program

Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI
12-2024

Liberal Arts -

Loras College
Dubuque, IA
05.2021

High School Diploma -

LaFollette High School
Madison, WI
05.2020

Skills

  • Leadership and teamwork
  • Critical thinker
  • Effective communicator
  • High-throughput assays
  • Sample preparation
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Writing and following SOPs
  • Documentation Skills
  • Following GMPs
  • Safe chemical handling and disposal

Relevant Coursework

  • Biotechnology Laboratory Skills and Laboratory Math
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Molecular Biology: PCR, Gel Electrophoresis and analysis
  • Protein Bioseparation Methods: Downstream processing, High-throughput protein assays
  • Making Biotechnology Products: Quality Management, Writing and revising SOPs, Creating batch records

Certification

Stem Cell Technology Certification

Timeline

Student Laboratory Assistant

Madison College Biotechnology Program
09.2024 - Current

Resident Assistant

All Saints Memory Care
09.2024 - Current

Caregiver

Senior Helpers
06.2023 - 09.2024

Cashier

Michaels Craft Store
09.2022 - 05.2023

Caregiver

Senior Helpers
06.2022 - 10.2022

Caregiver

Home Again Assisted Living
06.2021 - 10.2021

Kitchen and Cashier Staff

Kwik Trip
06.2019 - 06.2021

Liberal Arts -

Loras College

High School Diploma -

LaFollette High School

Stem Cell Technology Certification

Associate of Science - Biotechnology Laboratory Technician Program

Madison Area Technical College
Michaela Dunbar