Surgery SpecialistGuinea pig model of heart failure and sudden cardiac death

Micro Surgeon - Development of the surgery side of a mouse lung transplant microsurgery programAssist in writing lab protocols

Technical skills:• Complex GI surgeries• ICV surgery• Oral gavage• Subcutaneous and intraperitoneal injections• Sacrifice tissue collection• Perfusions• Blood collection• NMR• Evaluate and analyze data for investigators use in preparation of technical reports and publicationsOrganizational skills:• Organize and execute multiple studies simultaneously• Design and implement lab policies for DEA controlled substance inventory• Can execute experiments independentlyManagement skills:• Manage and dispense controlled drugs needed for rodent surgery• Assist in lab management• Train research staff

Management skills: Oversaw the daily husbandry operations of 30+ personnel in multiple LAMS housing areas Communicated daily with the Animal Technicians while monitoring their tasks Conducted performance evaluations and initiated disciplinary paperwork when needed Other duties: Received incoming USDA regulated animals Prepared facility for AAALAC and IACUC inspections Assisted in determining space requirements for animal allocations initiated facility work orders as needed Tracked inventory and ordered supplies Developed standard operating procedures Provided support to researchers