Experience

CorDynamics

• United States
• Biotechnology
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Laboratory Technician

  • Oct 2018 - Present



RUSH University Medical Center

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

• Animal Care Technician

  • Sep 2016 - Oct 2018

  Animal husbandry Animal husbandry



AbbVie

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Animal Care Technician II

  • May 2015 - Sep 2016

  Animal husbandry and assist Veterinary Technician Animal husbandry and assist Veterinary Technician



Baxter International Inc.

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Laboratory Technician II

  • Sep 2014 - Mar 2015

  Animal husbandry for all different areas Intra-muscular injections and intra-venous injections on numerous animals Able to recognize ill animals and perform mandatory/necessary treatments Perform daily observations in all animal rooms Perform weekly and monthly checklists Participated in acclimation, enrichment and socialization of various animals Sanitize rooms, check for maintenance problems, and follow through with their repair Perform facility walk-throughs to identify maintenance issues Ensure daily responsibilities are completed Animal care and maintenance in an AAALAC accredited, GLP compliant research facility Responsible for managing my respective area and making sure food and bedding are in stock or ordered Show less



University of Illinois Chicago

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Lab Mechanic

  • Mar 2013 - May 2014

  Grind and measure parts to appropriate lengthsTIG Welding on Stainless Steel, and aluminumTable Lathe operatorDrilled holes in concrete walls to hang itemsDisconnected/ removed/ replaced pumpsCleaned cage wash pump impellors Installed sensaphone probes throughout the facility

• Animal Care Technician

  • Jun 2007 - May 2014

  Generated revenue by establishing charges on itemsReceiving clerk and received animals, food, bedding and other supplies that were needed in the facilityAssigned work assignments to employees and worked as an in-term supervisor for a facilityModified, updated and created forms used throughout the facilitiesCreated SOP’s for specific areasCommunicated with vendors, doctors and numerous staff membersAnimal husbandry for all different areasDog, swine, primate TrainingPole and collar trainingTreatment including injections and medication for primates, dogs, swine, rabbits, rats, mice and turtlesKnow proper restraint methods for various animalsWas specifically requested to work on numerous projects by different veterinariansTrained new employees Sterilize and sanitize equipment and animal rooms Distribute supplies to appropriate locations Worked in all satellite facilities including BSL-3 areas Show less