Experience

Xilio Therapeutics, Inc.

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Research Associate

  • Jan 2022 - 2 years

  United States

• Research Associate

  • Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

  United States -Execute studies to investigate the efficacy, safety and PK/PD of protein therapeutics -Perform routine animal handling procedures and injections (SC, IP, IV, PO, IT) in mice, monitor animal health, measurements, and tissue collection for ex vivo analysis -Support the implementation and validation of new animal models -Meet all guidelines set by Xilio’s IACUC -Perform ex vivo analysis including ELISA, ELISpot, MSD, flow cytometry -Ensure data is captured in appropriate databases… Show more -Execute studies to investigate the efficacy, safety and PK/PD of protein therapeutics -Perform routine animal handling procedures and injections (SC, IP, IV, PO, IT) in mice, monitor animal health, measurements, and tissue collection for ex vivo analysis -Support the implementation and validation of new animal models -Meet all guidelines set by Xilio’s IACUC -Perform ex vivo analysis including ELISA, ELISpot, MSD, flow cytometry -Ensure data is captured in appropriate databases and electronic laboratory notebooks -Collaborate with other members of the In Vivo Pharmacology team and members of other teams



Biomodels, LLC

• United States
• Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Associate II

  • Jun 2017 - Dec 2020

  Waltham, Massachusetts, United States -general husbandry tasks and monitoring animal welfare (cage changes, checking food/water, etc.) -rodent drug administration via SQ, IP, PO, IV, and other routes -in-life sample/data collections (body weights, blood, feces, etc) -disease inoculation (models include cancer, pulmonary, colitis, GVHD, etc.) -endpoint necropsy with tissue and organ collection -sample handling, processing and storage -proficient in IVIS Bioluminescent Imaging, InExpose compact inhalation exposure… Show more -general husbandry tasks and monitoring animal welfare (cage changes, checking food/water, etc.) -rodent drug administration via SQ, IP, PO, IV, and other routes -in-life sample/data collections (body weights, blood, feces, etc) -disease inoculation (models include cancer, pulmonary, colitis, GVHD, etc.) -endpoint necropsy with tissue and organ collection -sample handling, processing and storage -proficient in IVIS Bioluminescent Imaging, InExpose compact inhalation exposure machine, FlexiVent Lung Mechanics -experience with data entry in Excel, Word, PowerPoint Show less

• Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician Intern

  • Mar 2017 - Apr 2017

  Watertown, MA Fed animals, maintained general health check logs, sanitized equipment, and assisted in various clinical procedures. Gained experience working in isolation units, necropsies including organ harvesting and cardiac punctures, and injection techniques including SQ, IP, PO, and IV dosing.



Veterinary Neurology and Pain Management Center of New England

• United States
• Veterinary Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technician Intern

  • Feb 2017 - Mar 2017

  Walpole, MA Provided rehabilitation and physical therapy for patients including underwater treadmill, laser therapy, and hyperbaric oxygen treatment; prepared and monitored anesthesia for MRI patients



Museum of Science, Boston

• Education

• Animal Care Intern

  • Jan 2017 - Feb 2017

  Boston, MA Assisted in monitoring health of animals, fed and maintained AZA standard of care for animal enclosures



Mount Ida College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Clinical Methods Teaching Assistant Intern

  • Sep 2016 - Dec 2016

  Newton, MA Worked with instructors and staff to aid in teaching students how to perform clinical skills including taking vitals, safe animal restraint, physical examinations, venipuncture techniques, etc.



South Coastal Animal Health

• United States
• Veterinary Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technician Intern

  • Oct 2016 - Nov 2016

  Weymouth, MA Shadowed technicians as they obtained histories, administered vaccinations, obtained samples for testing, prepared patients for surgery, and assisted doctors as needed during the day



New England Animal Medical Center

• United States
• Veterinary Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• ECC & ICU Technician Intern

  • Sep 2016 - Oct 2016

  West Bridgewater, MA Provided treatments to patients during designated treatment rounds, took vitals, walked, fed, and administered medications as directed



VCA South Shore Weymouth

• United States
• Veterinary Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technician Assistant

  • May 2016 - Sep 2016

  Weymouth, MA



Botanical Nails

• United States
• Individual and Family Services

• Nail Technician & Receptionist

  • Jun 2011 - Jul 2016

  243 Church St Pembroke, MA Made appointment reservations, answered client questions and provided professional nail care.

• Veterinary Technology Program Office Assistant

  • Sep 2015 - May 2016

  777 Dedham St Newton, MA Assisted in file organization and managing order invoices. Also assisted professors in exam correcting, file organization, file upload to online services, etc.