•Senior Lab Techincian responsible for the execution of in vivo pharmacology studies in support of discovery of new therapeutic treatments for pain.•Responsibilities included dosing compounds by various administration routes, pharmacodynamic and behavioral assessments, surgery procedures, and sample collection.•Assisted in Neuropathic pain and migraine models; Chung and SNI model surgeries.•Supported ongoing GlyRa3, Nav 1.7 projects, and microglia depletion experiments in surgical prep nurse activity, dosing and PK samples preparation, etc.

• Observed animals on a daily basis to assess health• Restraint techniques for small (rodents) and large (rabbits/canine) mammals• Performed pre-surgical treatments under a veterinarian's direction • Study lead of multiple studies• Prepared animals for surgical procedures according to established sterile standards (A Septic technique). • Skilled in animal dosing (intravenous, Intramuscular, intraperitoneal, subcutaneous, oral, Rat Penile, retro-orbital, Intra-rectal, rodent catheters and topical) techniques• Skilled in animal blood collection (retro-orbital, cardiac, submandibular, cephalic, intravenous, mouse/rat IV tail and canine/rabbit jugular, rabbit ear artery/vein) techniques• Skilled in specialized dosing techniques (gene gun, hydrodynamic, Penile)• Proficient in rodent and canine necropsy (using Pristima software), tissue handling, and processing • Knowledgeable in imaging modalities including Inveon PET/CT, Brucker MRI, and Xenogen Optical scanners• Possess basic knowledge of operating small animal imaging modalities with supervision including Inveon PET/CT, Brucker MRI, and Xenogen Optical scanners • Responsible for executing scan acquisitions using pre-established protocols• Led in vivo animal studies, supervised execution of projects, and delivered data results to meet timelines • Maintained an organized lab environment and documentation according to facilities and IACUC regulations• Experience in handling animals under bio-hazardous conditions while following safety and experimental procedures including radioactive and viral infection models

• Mastered general animal care (husbandry), general care, handling, cage wash, cleaning and sanitizing of cages• Maintained lab, storage areas, and treatment rooms on a daily basis including sweeping and mopping floors, stored animal feed and supplies in a neat and orderly manner; rotated feed as required to ensure freshness. • Perform preparation of acidified water for immune compromised colony, chlorine and other watering requirements for the facility • Identifying abnormalities in rodents, canines, rabbits, mini pigs and supplying immediate care for sick rodents (dehydration, malocclusion, purities, diarrhea, fight wounds and flooded cages) • Preparation of liquid diet for toothless mice • Bleeding of sentinels on tail vein, cardiac bleed• Cheek bleed and retro orbital using anesthetic machine.

• Receiving animals and supplies; inventory of animals, supplies, medications/chemicals, food etc.• Use of large autoclaves • Cage wash, Husbandry including sanitation and preparation of animal cages, crates, enrichment supplies, animal racks, sterilization of bedding cages and drinking water• Preparation of acid and alkaline waters, inspection of and documentation of animal wellbeing• Performing euthanasia using C02, cervical dislocation on rodents and ear euthanasia on rabbits.

• Serviced as the technical surgical assistant to a Board certified Veterinarian • Prepared operating area for procedures including preparation of surgical packs, sterilization of surgical items, and pre-op and post-op room cleaning• Supported chemical panel and complete blood count testing of blood samples, performed blood collections, cystocentesis, urinalysis, and tissue sample preparation • Performed radiographs on canine and feline patients• Advised pet owners on safety and health practices to ensure awareness of zoonotic diseases and proper care of pets• Provided medical treatments to animals with supervision from the Veterinarian • Maintained cleanliness and sanitization of animal holding areas • Trained new interns and junior technicians in equipment management and operations of the hospital