Laboratory Supervisor

• Apr 2021 - Present

Responsible for managing cross-functional activities within the laboratory, with a focus on animal welfare regulations and institutional policies. • Manage cross-functional activities within the laboratory to ensure adequate resources are allocated (e.g., qualified personnel, appropriate facilities, equipment, materials, etc.) for study execution and laboratory operations• Manage routine laboratory duties and functions (e.g., equipment verification, inspections, inventories)• Address and resolve procedural and technical laboratory issues• Identify opportunities for improving efficiency, productivity, accuracy and overall quality and implement process improvements • Develop and revise protocols, data collection forms and standard operating procedures• Promote professional development of staff through mentorship, training and disseminating certification opportunities • Ensure compliance with institutional animal care and use policies, programs, and standard operating procedures with current regulations and standards in coordination with the IACUC Show less

Study Director

• Mar 2017 - Present

Areas of expertise include in vivo and/or alternative methods to evaluate acute oral toxicity, acute dermal toxicity, dermal irritation, dermal sensitization, ocular irritation/corrosion, acute inhalation toxicity, oral mucosal irritation, vaginal irritation, etc., which comply with various regulations/standards set forth by the EPA (and FIFRA), OECD, DOT, CPSC, ISO, DB-ALM, etc.• Ensures that the Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) of the EPA, OECD, and FDA are met and the outcome of study is valid and reliable• Responsible for the scientific, technical and scheduling requirements the study• Expert knowledge of all study procedures such as test article preparation, dose administration, collection of body weights, animal preparation, systemic and general observations, scoring parameters, gross and full necropsy procedures, etc.• Develop SOPs, protocols, procedures, data collection forms and techniques to enhance accuracy, quality, efficiency and productivity Show less

Laboratory Coordinator

• Jan 2021 - Apr 2021

Project Coordinator

• Apr 2017 - Jan 2021

Laboratory Technician

• Jul 2013 - Apr 2017

• Perform independently, as well as on a team, study procedures such as test article preparation, dosing, collection of body weights, animal preparation, systemic and general observations, blood collection, scoring parameters, gross and gull necropsy procedures, etc.• Perform assigned record-keeping responsibilities for laboratory maintenance (equipment verification and calibration, chemical inventory, animal inventory, etc.)• Lead Technician for multiple studies.