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Morrisville, Nc

Chapel Hill, Nc

Coordinated with researchers and husbandry technicians in order to efficiently allocate time and resourcesAdministered animal care according to strict SOPs and regulatory guidelines; identified and reported problems with facility equipment and colony health, and resolved issues personally when possibleCreated and maintained detailed records of regular husbandry activities Obtained certification as Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician

Carrboro, Nc

Diligently assisted clients with scheduling, vaccine requirements, and payment; communicated with clients regularly regarding care and health of petsMaintained and updated administrative records and documents; sustained compliance with standards set by external accrediting institutionsTrained with and assisted hospital receptionists with scheduling, check-in, check-out and paymentCooperated with colleagues to design new activity logs for facility that resulted in more reliable and accurate records and greater accessibility of vital information

Chapel Hill, Nc

Served as lab manager and primary contact; communicated and coordinated with PIs, researchers, students and other individuals in order to achieve mutual goals and maintain lab productivity and regulatory complianceSupervised lab activities and provided assistance when necessary; created and maintained digital records, documents and protocols for standardization and ease of accessIndependently located and implemented treatment plan for unusual and persistent medical condition in research animals, resulting in frequent resolution of the condition and decreased mortality rateObtained institutional certification to hire and oversee work-study students, which increased output at no additional cost