Meghan Cornetta Huggins
Research Laboratory Technician at Alpha Genesis Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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ALAT
AALAS -
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
NCWRC
Experience
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Alpha Genesis Inc.
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Laboratory Technician
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Jan 2019 - Present
Preform blood and tissue sample collection, injections, and physicals on non-human primates Run serology and PCR assays for viral diagnostics Aliquot and organize samples for a large number of clients Assess microbiology of fecal samples as well as blood chemistries and CBCs Keep detailed records on procedures preformed and assays ran Preform blood and tissue sample collection, injections, and physicals on non-human primates Run serology and PCR assays for viral diagnostics Aliquot and organize samples for a large number of clients Assess microbiology of fecal samples as well as blood chemistries and CBCs Keep detailed records on procedures preformed and assays ran
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Possumwood Acres Wildlife Sanctuary
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Wildlife Rehabilitator
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2017 - 2018
Care for injured and orphaned wildlife. Including owls, hawks, squirrels, opossums, waterfowl, songbirds, and other various local animals. Duties include administrating medication, wrapping/splinting injuries, feeding and cleaning habitats. Educating the public about importance of wildlife and how to interact with wild animals. Care for injured and orphaned wildlife. Including owls, hawks, squirrels, opossums, waterfowl, songbirds, and other various local animals. Duties include administrating medication, wrapping/splinting injuries, feeding and cleaning habitats. Educating the public about importance of wildlife and how to interact with wild animals.
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Jungle Adventure Nature Park
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Christmas, Fl
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Tour Guide and Zookeeper
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May 2014 - Apr 2015
Preform educational presentations about wildlife for park guests, including hands on presentations where guests interact with live animals, such as alligators, snakes, and small mammals. Speak in front of groups of up to 100 people at a time. Educate visitors about conservation and Florida's natural history. Answer guest questions while staying to show schedule and keeping all visitors engaged. Involved with training new presenters and interns. Animal husbandry for captive wildlife including… Show more Preform educational presentations about wildlife for park guests, including hands on presentations where guests interact with live animals, such as alligators, snakes, and small mammals. Speak in front of groups of up to 100 people at a time. Educate visitors about conservation and Florida's natural history. Answer guest questions while staying to show schedule and keeping all visitors engaged. Involved with training new presenters and interns. Animal husbandry for captive wildlife including large cats, primates, and alligators. Show less Preform educational presentations about wildlife for park guests, including hands on presentations where guests interact with live animals, such as alligators, snakes, and small mammals. Speak in front of groups of up to 100 people at a time. Educate visitors about conservation and Florida's natural history. Answer guest questions while staying to show schedule and keeping all visitors engaged. Involved with training new presenters and interns. Animal husbandry for captive wildlife including… Show more Preform educational presentations about wildlife for park guests, including hands on presentations where guests interact with live animals, such as alligators, snakes, and small mammals. Speak in front of groups of up to 100 people at a time. Educate visitors about conservation and Florida's natural history. Answer guest questions while staying to show schedule and keeping all visitors engaged. Involved with training new presenters and interns. Animal husbandry for captive wildlife including large cats, primates, and alligators. Show less
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Keyholder
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May 2009 - Nov 2009
Animal husbandry in a retail environment Sales of domestic animals and supplies Handle major sales transactions and contracts Animal husbandry in a retail environment Sales of domestic animals and supplies Handle major sales transactions and contracts
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QIAGEN
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Netherlands
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Biotechnology Research
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700 & Above Employee
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Scientific Associate II
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May 2008 - Feb 2009
Run daily assays as part of pre-analytic project for HPV detection in cervical samples Keep detailed scientific notebook on experiments and present data in reports to team members Contribute to assay optimization Perform both manual and automated (robotic) aliquot of samples Run daily assays as part of pre-analytic project for HPV detection in cervical samples Keep detailed scientific notebook on experiments and present data in reports to team members Contribute to assay optimization Perform both manual and automated (robotic) aliquot of samples
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SoBran-Inc
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United States
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Government Relations Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Laboratory Animal Technician
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Mar 2006 - May 2008
Perform technical requests including bleeds, injections, basic necropsy and tissue harvesting, identification and treatment of sick animals Experience handling rodents, guinea pigs, rabbits, non-human primates, frogs, and ferrets in research environment Maintain accurate and detailed records of the health of animals and procedures performed Proficient in Animal Biological Safety Levels 1, 2, and 3 practice and protocol Communicate efficiently with investigators, facility… Show more Perform technical requests including bleeds, injections, basic necropsy and tissue harvesting, identification and treatment of sick animals Experience handling rodents, guinea pigs, rabbits, non-human primates, frogs, and ferrets in research environment Maintain accurate and detailed records of the health of animals and procedures performed Proficient in Animal Biological Safety Levels 1, 2, and 3 practice and protocol Communicate efficiently with investigators, facility veterinarians, management, and animal care staff concerning current research projects and the welfare of animals Show less Perform technical requests including bleeds, injections, basic necropsy and tissue harvesting, identification and treatment of sick animals Experience handling rodents, guinea pigs, rabbits, non-human primates, frogs, and ferrets in research environment Maintain accurate and detailed records of the health of animals and procedures performed Proficient in Animal Biological Safety Levels 1, 2, and 3 practice and protocol Communicate efficiently with investigators, facility… Show more Perform technical requests including bleeds, injections, basic necropsy and tissue harvesting, identification and treatment of sick animals Experience handling rodents, guinea pigs, rabbits, non-human primates, frogs, and ferrets in research environment Maintain accurate and detailed records of the health of animals and procedures performed Proficient in Animal Biological Safety Levels 1, 2, and 3 practice and protocol Communicate efficiently with investigators, facility veterinarians, management, and animal care staff concerning current research projects and the welfare of animals Show less
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Supervisor
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May 2004 - Feb 2006
Managed animal care staff in large volume, fast paced, upscale luxury pet hotel Directed staff in daily husbandry for over 200 animals per day Provided detail oriented observation of animals for records and customer concerns Handled special needs of animals and their owners Managed animal care staff in large volume, fast paced, upscale luxury pet hotel Directed staff in daily husbandry for over 200 animals per day Provided detail oriented observation of animals for records and customer concerns Handled special needs of animals and their owners
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Assistant Manager
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Aug 2002 - May 2004
Supervised and directed staff- duties include task management, training in basic animal care, sales and business decisions Maintained and monitored all aquariums, reptile, rodent and small mammal habitats Handled major sales transactions and resolved customer concerns Supervised and directed staff- duties include task management, training in basic animal care, sales and business decisions Maintained and monitored all aquariums, reptile, rodent and small mammal habitats Handled major sales transactions and resolved customer concerns
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Education
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2012 - 2014
University of Central Florida
Bachelor's Degree, Biology/Biological Sciences, General -
Northern Virginia Community College
AS, Science -
2001 - 2002
George Mason University
Biology
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