Experience

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  Altasciences

  • Sacramento, California, United States

  • Senior Manager, In-Vivo Operations

    • Apr 2024 - Present
    • Sacramento, California, United States

    Directly supervise staff, manage team performance, and ensure staff maintains GLP standards. Develop new training programs, scheduling programs, and monitor the progress and timelines of preclinical projects. Drive development and implementation of SOPs, policies, and training materials to uphold...

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  The Jackson Laboratory

  • United States
  • Biotechnology Research
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Senior Program Manager, Preclinical Services

    • Dec 2021 - Feb 2024

    Manage overall In Vivo operations, with accountability for product production planning and execution, project management oversight, laboratory organization, business performance, and customer satisfaction. Existing customer base includes biotech, pharma, government, academic, and non-profit organizations.

  • Program Manager, In Vivo Operations

    • Feb 2020 - Dec 2021

    Operational management of animal production and therapeutic evaluations of novel compounds. Responsible for the successful implementation of strategic goals, and ensure smooth coordination across different departments and operational areas.

  • Project Manager, In Vivo Operations

    • Dec 2015 - Feb 2020

    Served as the project manager and/or coordinator of various scientific projects. Responsible for the planning, executing, and controlling of all work in order to develop unique products for customers. Nurtured new product development efforts and rollouts, increasing user satisfaction and product supply and demand from year to year. Developed and maintained inventories containing thousands of samples, including information management systems, Access databases, and Excel spreadsheets. Supervised cross-functional teams, focusing on building trust, motivation and following PMI standards.

  • Tumor Specialist, In Vivo Operations

    • Nov 2012 - Dec 2015

    Governed and expanded the Jackson Laboratory “tumor library” for over three years by engrafting human tumor biopsies subcutaneously in immunodeficient mice.

  • Technologist, In Vivo Operations

    • Aug 2008 - Nov 2012

    Responsible for executing In Vivo studies. Performed advanced bio-methods and surgical procedures including PDX trocar injections, in vivo imaging, orthotopic insertion, blood and tissue collection. Accountable for generating deliverables according to project specifications.

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  UC Davis

  • Davis, California

  • Animal Handler

    • 2004 - 2007
    • Davis, California

    Responsible for the care and supervision of research animals and the sanitation of the animal housing facility. Performed animal husbandry, data collection, and environmental checks.