Denise Grimm Email & Phone Number

United States

I was promoted to provide health maintenance for laboratory animals, which included primates, rodents, rabbits, dogs, and fish. My responsibilities involved evaluating their water and feed, conducting sanitation sampling and testing, and assisting with study-related planning. I also prepared animals and samples for testing, observed the tests, and monitored their responses. It was my responsibility to ensure that operational procedures were followed accurately, and I had to complete daily tasks thoroughly. Collaboration with my colleagues and research investigators was a crucial part of our efforts to achieve departmental goals.Select Achievements:Significantly increased colony health and decreased atypical behavior issues in laboratory animals by developing, implementing, and overseeing an additional enrichment program and schedule for non-human primates.Provided ample space for incoming animal orders by designing an animal room census to prevent overcrowding. This included conducting weekly room counts to ensure animal room orders for the week didn’t supersede room capacity limits.Supported animal dosing studies on weekends and holidays for multiple investigators to ensure animals were dosed/treated according to study protocols by establishing a spreadsheet and coordinating with colleagues for support.Guaranteed all groups were fully supported, and all studies were completed on time by initiating a Microsoft Outlook Calendar to institute communication during and after business hours, ensuring study requests were covered.

Lawrenceville, New Jersey

As an Assistant Veterinary Scientist II and Vivarium Site Weekend Supervisor, I ensured animal health, welfare, and well-being at both Hopewell (HPW) and Lawrenceville (LVL) BMS facilities. In this role, I provided clinical veterinary care and in vivo research support including rodent and large animal surgical model development, anesthesia, post-operative care, imaging, dosing, and sample collection for studies at HPW and LVL. I also served as the Weekend Supervisor for LVL and HPW sites including overseeing facility operations and staff members.BELOW ARE A FEW EXAMPLES OF THE IMPACT I BROUGHT WHILE IN THIS ROLE:• Identified areas of improvement for in vivo study practices and developed an atmosphere of mutual trust and open dialogue to improve hands on procedures when it came to animal health and welfare singled out. • Improved competencies by implementing Biological Technician training and conducting individual teachings to review computer entries, proper animal observation techniques, and dispensing medications to animal colony when prescribed.

Lawrenceville, New Jersey

I initially joined the company to design study protocols, compound formulation, clinical observations, and conduct of in vivo laboratory animal experiments in laboratory animals (e.g., primates, rodents, rabbits, and dogs). As a Research Scientist, I coached and mentored a multi-disciplinary team of 10 to 15 Veterinary Technicians, Biology Technologists, and Research Scientists in techniques vital to non-human primate studies. Additionally, I Provided continuous support of research projects across multiple departments in order to meet critical timelines.BELOW ARE A FEW EXAMPLES OF THE IMPACT I BROUGHT WHILE IN THIS ROLE:• Decreased stress during studies and increased speed of study completion to meet aggressive timelines by devising numerous ideas to achieve a safe study environment and training colleagues to establish trust with the primate colony. • Increased productivity and decreased overcrowding in room during study days by developing, implementing, and managing an across-the-board laboratory resource calendar.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Animal Sciences

Activities and Societies: Block and Bridle Club Pre Vet Club

Certified Canine Rehabilitation Assistant, Rehabilitation And Therapeutic Professions