Biologist

• May 2022 - Present

Research Specialist IV

• Nov 2021 - May 2022

Worked in a laboratory for NEI oversaw multiple projects; genotyping using PCR testing and Transnetyx; determined visual acuity and phenotypic changes using ERG, OCT, fundus photography (MicronIII), and OptoDrum.

Corporate Trainer, QA/QC Manager

• Nov 2019 - Nov 2021

Assist with employee training at multiple contracts; manage QA database for multiple contracts and organize QA inspections; assist with ACUC Coordinator responsibilities.

Training Coordinator

• Feb 2017 - Nov 2019

Quality assurance (QA) chairman; provided training resources & materials; implemented training plans; provided training on standard operating procedures (SOPs); provided AALAS certification classes; maintained training databases; and ensured all safety requirements were met.

Facility Trainer

• Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

Provided training resources & materials; implemented training plans; provided training on SOPs; provided AALAS certification classes; maintained training databases; and ensured all safety requirements were met.

Research Specialist II

• Oct 2014 - Jan 2016

Monitored anesthesia; monitored recovery of surgical animals; performed health surveillance checks; administered treatments; provided environmental enrichment; worked directly with a group of scientists who are working towards developing a GLP swine study.

Animal Health Technician II

• Nov 2013 - Oct 2014

Performed routine animal health surveillance checks of various laboratory animal species; followed guidelines of technical requests; performed technical procedures requested by investigators; performed physical examinations and tuberculosis testing of nonhuman primates; communicated with facility and institute veterinarians along with principal investigators regarding animal health status; performed pre-surgical prep and recovery; maintained accurate and detailed records such as animal medical records; and have received training in radiation safety and is registered with the Division of Radiation safety. Show less

Corporate Floater

• Mar 2013 - Nov 2013

Performed routine animal husbandry and daily animal health surveillance checks for various laboratory animal species; understood and followed SOPs; assisted with the restraint and manipulation of various animal species; prepared and submitted records; and followed guidelines of technical requests.

Breeder Technician

• Apr 2012 - Feb 2013

Maintained rodent breeding colonies; set up breeding pairs of animals as directed per technical requests; maintained all records including: cage cards, mating logs, weaning calendars, change logs and inventory spreadsheets; followed SOPs; worked under ABSL2 practices; trained new employees on rodent breeding; and communicated with investigators as needed to ensure the breeding colonies are producing appropriately.

Laboratory Animal Caretaker I

• Mar 2012 - Apr 2012

Contracting company changed; job position and duties same as below.

Laboratory Animal Caretaker I

• Apr 2011 - Mar 2012

Performed routine animal husbandry and daily animal health surveillance checks for various laboratory animal species; assisted with restraint and manipulation of various animal species; followed SOPs; experienced with ABSL2 procedures; prepared and submitted records, charts, logs, cage cards, and inventories; and worked as one of the leading caretakers for a ferret influenza study. Performed routine animal husbandry and daily animal health surveillance checks for various laboratory animal species; assisted with restraint and manipulation of various animal species; followed SOPs; experienced with ABSL2 procedures; prepared and submitted records, charts, logs, cage cards, and inventories; and worked as one of the leading caretakers for a ferret influenza study.

Veterinary Technician

• Oct 2010 - Mar 2011

Monitored the health of the animals; performed heartworm, feline leukemia and fecal tests; administered medication; performed humane euthanasia; assisted the veterinarian; and cleaned animal cages and furnishings. Monitored the health of the animals; performed heartworm, feline leukemia and fecal tests; administered medication; performed humane euthanasia; assisted the veterinarian; and cleaned animal cages and furnishings.

Rotational Grazing Research Assistant

• Aug 2009 - May 2010

Cared for research horses, effectively communicated with other staff, and took grass height and pasture gauge measurements. Cared for research horses, effectively communicated with other staff, and took grass height and pasture gauge measurements.

Barn Staff

• Jun 2003 - Aug 2007

Helped children learn about horses and gain experience horseback riding; took care of the daily husbandry of the horses; and helped train "green" horses being used in the riding program. Helped children learn about horses and gain experience horseback riding; took care of the daily husbandry of the horses; and helped train "green" horses being used in the riding program.