IACUC Analyst

• Apr 2023 - Present

Aquatics Technician 2

• Jun 2022 - Apr 2023

Managed fish colony and performed all husbandry duties. Responsible for the training and supervision of undergraduate students for fish care. Maintained effectiveness and cleanliness of the aquatic housing system by replacing filters and performing water quality tests. Reviewed and complied with all standard operating procedures and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee guidelines pertaining to the fish facility. Coordinated the acquisition of laboratory supplies.

Research Technologist 1

• Jan 2021 - Jun 2022

Managed mouse colony and performed all husbandry duties. Followed predefined protocols, procedures, regulations, Good Clinical and Good Laboratory Practices, and conducted standard and repetitive experiments and completed basic troubleshooting techniques. Set-up, operated, and maintained standard lab equipment. Recorded observations and measurements and collected and compiled data in a research lab. Communicated with the lab manager about inventory or mechanical discrepancies within the lab.

Animal Care Technician 2

• May 2019 - Dec 2020

Conducted daily health check and feedings for zebrafish. Maintained effectiveness and cleanliness of the aquatic housing systems by replacing filters and performing water quality tests. Communicated with researchers and supervisors via email or phone for animal health updates or mechanical discrepancies within the facility. Conducted a weekly census count for the Procurement, Receiving, and Census staff (PRC). Reviewed and complied with all standard operating procedures and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee guidelines pertaining to the fish facility. Show less

Animal Care Technician 1

• Aug 2018 - Apr 2019

Conducted daily animal health checks and feedings for mice. Maintained effectiveness and cleanliness of the rodent housing system by replacing cages and other equipment on a bi-weekly basis. Followed principal investigator's instructions per special diets and care for the mice. Conducted a weekly census count for the Procurement, Receiving, and Census Staff (PRC). Reviewed and complied with all standard operating procedures and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee guidelines pertaining to the rodent barrier facility. Show less