Experience

ARTIDIS
• Switzerland
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Sr. Research Associate

  • Mar 2023 - Present

Rodan + Fields
• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee
• Skincare Consultant

  • Jun 2018 - Present

Lucky Regard Equine Massage
• Equine Massage Therapist

  • Nov 2020 - Present

Kiromic Biopharma, Inc.
• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Sr. Lab Manager/Vivarium Core Manager

  • Apr 2021 - Mar 2023

MD Anderson Cancer Center
• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee
• Research Investigator

  • Oct 2020 - Mar 2021


University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Specialist, Director of Animal Operations

  • Feb 2015 - Oct 2020

  Manage staff members regarding all aspects of animal use in the laboratory Perform mouse surgeries including intrasplenic injection of murine tumor cells, orthotopic pancreatic injection of murine tumor cells and intraportal injection of murine tumor cells Subcutaneous injection of murine tumors into mice Collaborate with Principal Investigators to conduct and analyze scientific experiments Run simultaneous experiments Evaluate and present experimental results to the lab Identify and resolve technical issues Inventory/Ordering of supplies and mice Write Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)s and IACUC protocols Maintain transgenic mouse colonies including breeding and genotyping Perform necropsies and blood collection on mice Intravenous and intraperitoneal injections in mice Gavage mice Sterile technique necessary for proper tissue culture practices Tissue fixation Isolation and preparation of bone marrow derived macrophages Tumor Implantation (subcutaneous and orthotropic) Caliper measurements of subcutaneous tumors Flow Cytometry on peripheral blood Diagnostic ultrasound of mice Show less



SAGE® Labs

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Scientist

  • Apr 2014 - Feb 2015

  Enter and interpret research data Write SOPs and protocols Manage operations of contracted transgenic colonies Day to day supervision of animal technicians Active communication with customers and execution of study protocols Maintain internal and customer breeding colonies Act as study coordinator and execute customer requested services Sit on the IACUC Obtain tissue samples for polymerase chain reaction Draw blood samples Prepare various tissue samples for clients Take fecal samples from rats and mice Show less



Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Transgenic Specialist

  • Oct 2011 - Apr 2014

  Ensured records were accurately maintainedMicroinject pronuclei and blastocystsSurgically transfer embryos to surrogate animalsProvide post-operative careEar notch mouse pups for identification Collect tissues for genotypingAdminister hormones to breeding animalsHarvest oviduct, vas deferens and epididymus tissues Cryopreserve viable embryos and sperm Wean offspring and determine the level of chimerism Perform quality control for in vitro fertilization and cryopreservation procedures Display a high level of sanitation and organization within the transgenic barrier facility Implement decisions regarding the scheduling of transgenic servicesMaintain all procedural records in accordance with relevant agency guidelinesServe as a liaison with research investigators, post doctoral and other technical laboratory staff Show less

• Small Animal Research Support Specialist

  • Oct 2010 - Oct 2011

  Prepare assessment of sick animals to ensure they receive veterinary careProvide medical support for rats, mice, guinea pigs, sheep and dogsAssess the health of all animals in the facility dailyCommunicate with Investigators about their animals healthAvailable for protocol supportDosage of necessary controlled substances for proceduresAdministration of medication to mice under veterinary orders



Hope Veterinary Specialist

• Veterinary Technician/Internal Medicine Nurse Assistant

  • Sep 2007 - May 2012

  Maintain accurate patient records Assess the health of and administration of treatments to hospitalized patients Perform phlebotomist duties and obtain blood work results using both in-house equipment and outsourcing to collaborating laboratories Conduct ultrasound procedures on dogs and cats Assist with endoscopies, colonoscopies and bone marrow collections Record patient data and review all records for accuracy Triage and assessment of animals brought into the emergency room Execution of the Veterinarian’s plan of action including tests, administration of medication, hospitalization, etc. Inform the next shift about my patients before leaving for the day Show less


Charles River Laboratories
• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 700 & Above Employee
• Research Technician I

  • Jan 2010 - May 2010


Pfizer

• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Animal Care Technician

  • May 2008 - May 2010

  Colony maintenance of laboratory rats and mice in a Genetically Modified Animal Program Monitor and maintain proper facility conditions in accordance with SOPs Recipient of Above and Beyond Award for demonstrating leadership skills Received recognition for motivating co-workers and displaying leadership qualities Conduct animal identification procedures using special skills for toe clipping and ear notching mice Ensure safe, sanitary conditions for animals in compliance with IACUC regulations Show less