Elizabeth Shifflett
Embryologist at Virginia Fertility & IVF- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Core IACUC Training
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EHSS Health Survey
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Virginia Tech Occupational Health and Safety Education Training
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Virginia Tech-Specific IACUC Training
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Experience
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Virginia Fertility & IVF
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United States
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Embryologist
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May 2022 - Present
● Performs established laboratory procedures in human andrology,embryology, cryopreservation, and hormone testing with a high level ofcompetency and consistency; such as gamete retrieval, embryo and gameteculture, fertilization, cryopreservation, as well as preparation of embryosfor transfer● Performs and documents all aspects of quality control procedures onequipment, facilities, media, and products; performs corrective actionswhen necessary● Communicates with patients in a sympathetic manner regarding informedconsents, scheduling, as well as aspects of their embryo quality and genetictesting results● Strives for professional growth in the forms of continuing education andcompetency enhancement Show less
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Andrology and Hormone Assay Technologist
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Dec 2019 - May 2022
● Demonstrated competency in performing and reporting results oflaboratory procedures in an accurate manner to physicians and patients● Performed pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic aspects of andrologyand endocrinology procedures● Ensured absolute control of chain of custody of patient specimens● Performed duties according to OSHA and HIPPA standards
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Anicira Veterinary Center
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United States
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Veterinary
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern/Veterinary Assistant
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Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
● Operated the anesthesia machine, monitored vitals in and out of surgery, recovered animals post-surgery, administered medications, made surgery packs, and assisted overall in every aspect of the clinic ● Trained incoming veterinary assistant staf ● Operated the anesthesia machine, monitored vitals in and out of surgery, recovered animals post-surgery, administered medications, made surgery packs, and assisted overall in every aspect of the clinic ● Trained incoming veterinary assistant staf
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George's, Inc.
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United States
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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500 - 600 Employee
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Intern
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May 2016 - Aug 2018
● Developed & implemented new software for data entry using Excel & Pivot Table ● Performed quality assurance, such as bacteria swabs and studies to determine contamination ● Assisted the Veterinarian in their day-to-day tasks ● Implemented employee training program ● Developed & implemented new software for data entry using Excel & Pivot Table ● Performed quality assurance, such as bacteria swabs and studies to determine contamination ● Assisted the Veterinarian in their day-to-day tasks ● Implemented employee training program
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Smithfield Horse Center
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Blacksburg, VA
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Student Volunteer
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Jan 2016 - May 2018
● Assisted in collection and artificial insemination ● Assisted in semen evaluation ● Administered medication and vaccinations ● Provided complete care of the horses from newborn foals to seniors including grooming, mucking stalls, turning out, feeding, exercising, first aid, and more ● Assisted in collection and artificial insemination ● Assisted in semen evaluation ● Administered medication and vaccinations ● Provided complete care of the horses from newborn foals to seniors including grooming, mucking stalls, turning out, feeding, exercising, first aid, and more
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Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Laboratory Assistant for Comparative Musculoskeletal Research Lab
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Aug 2017 - Jan 2018
● Studied the role of macrophages in equine osteoarthritis by performing lameness tests, regularly monitoring each horse’s vitals, and conducting tissue collection, bone marrow collection, histology, PCR, ELISA, and flow cytometry ● Studied the role of macrophages in equine osteoarthritis by performing lameness tests, regularly monitoring each horse’s vitals, and conducting tissue collection, bone marrow collection, histology, PCR, ELISA, and flow cytometry
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Johns Hopkins Center For Talented Youth (CTY)
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Teaching Assistant
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Jul 2017 - Aug 2017
● Led lessons and assisted in teaching Zoology in the lecture/lab settings ● Graded student work and developed lesson plans ● Conducted parent-teacher conferences ● Guided students through varied dissections ● Led lessons and assisted in teaching Zoology in the lecture/lab settings ● Graded student work and developed lesson plans ● Conducted parent-teacher conferences ● Guided students through varied dissections
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Education
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2015 - 2019
Virginia Tech
Bachelor of Science - BS, Animal Sciences
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