Paul Fitzgerald

Research Technician at CorDynamics
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Prospect Heights, Illinois, United States, US

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Credentials

  • Laboratory Animal Technician
    AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR LABORATORY ANIMAL SCIENCE
    Aug, 2014
    - Nov, 2024
  • Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician
    AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR LABORATORY ANIMAL SCIENCE
    Mar, 2013
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • CorDynamics
    • United States
    • Biotechnology
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Research Technician
      • Aug 2021 - Present

      Conducts studies under a GLP format. Printed out the forms to keep together in the study binder. Prepared syringes in accordance to the animals weight for injections. Orally gavaged rats. Subcutaneously injected solutions and suspensions into mice. Corrected errors in accordance to good laboratory practice. Worked on telemetry studies for both dogs and rats. Conducts studies under a GLP format. Printed out the forms to keep together in the study binder. Prepared syringes in accordance to the animals weight for injections. Orally gavaged rats. Subcutaneously injected solutions and suspensions into mice. Corrected errors in accordance to good laboratory practice. Worked on telemetry studies for both dogs and rats.

  • Northwestern University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Technician III
      • Sep 2017 - Aug 2021

      Performed animal caretaking duties including receipt, housing, feeding and daily animal assessment in accordance with facility SOPs and GLPs. Observed animals for daily health concerns and notifies management of clinical observations and ensures follow-up as necessary. Monitored RO watering system and other animal facility equipment and assists with managing/coordinating repair as necessary. Administered oral and topical medicines. Maintained efficient organization and flow of animal and study equipment through assigned areas. Organized feed and bedding supplies in storage facilities, prepare refuse for disposal, incineration or digestion. Socialized singly houses animals. Show less

  • Rush University System for Health
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Animal Care Technician II
      • Jun 2016 - Sep 2017

      Administered medication and ointments to animals with veterinarian approval. Placed catheters during surgery preparations. Maintained animal feeding/water administration. Determined normal animal behavior and when to contact a member of the veterinary staff if an animal showed signs of distress. Received animals into the facility with proper paperwork in compliance with SOPs and protocols regarding quarantine measures. Tracked body weight upon receipt and prior to any procedure. Assisted in preparing the animals for surgeries. Show less

  • Wheeling Animal Hospital Pc
    • United States
    • Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Veterinary Assistant
      • Apr 2015 - Jun 2016

      Restrained animals while utilizing the X-Ray machine. Used the ultrasound machine to locate the bladder and obtain urine for analysis. Drew blood for hematology and chemistry parameters. Prepared the anesthesia device for surgeries. Monitored animals while under anesthesia. Cleaned instruments used in surgery. Prepared spay, neuter and surgical packs for autoclaved. Filled prescription medication per veterinary request. Filled syringes with vaccinations for veterinary administration to pets. Show less

  • Baxter Healthcare
    • Round Lake, Illinois, United States
    • Technician II
      • Mar 2012 - Mar 2015

      Oversaw dose administration for toxicology studies. Used the toxicology computer system to log dose administration numbers for each individual rodent. Conducted all study activities in compliance with GLPs and internal SOPs. Proficient in subcutaneous, intramuscular, intraperitoneal, intradermal, intravenous, intracardiac injections. Auscultated animal’s heart and lungs. Assisted with oral gavage of canines. Managed enrichment program for canines. Monitored room temperatures, room humidity and animal husbandry tasks using the computer system to ensure proper control and completion of work. Monitored facility for pest and vermin control. Tested the pH and conductivity of water supply supporting the research animals. Show less

  • Antech Diagnostics
    • United States
    • Veterinary Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Parasitology Technician
      • Nov 2010 - Mar 2012

      Microscopic analysis of parasites in the fecal matter of cats and dogs. Recorded parasite data in the computer results reporting system. Did a detailed giardia testing using a pipette and a specific template. Microscopic analysis of parasites in the fecal matter of cats and dogs. Recorded parasite data in the computer results reporting system. Did a detailed giardia testing using a pipette and a specific template.

Education

  • Northern Illinois University

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