Business Analyst Resume
Charlestown, MA
Summary:
Nine years of pharmaceutical research experience primarily in lab animal husbandry and pharmacokinetics. I have broad technical experience with both small and large animal species including, but not limited to, dose administration, sample collection and behavioral data collection. I am an experienced problem solver who can function independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team; I can interact effectively with colleagues at various scientific levels. I possess strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written). I am very organized and detail oriented.
Experience:
Confidential, Cambridge, MA
Research Associate II October 2011 - Present
- Responsible for covering multiple studies on a daily basis and weekends, included but not limited to PO, IV, SQ, IP, scoring, organ and tissue collection.
- Data entry and processing
- Assisting Histology department with the labeling and processing of organs via Spectrum software program
Confidential, Boston, MA
Laboratory Animal Technician July 2011 - September 2011
- Responsible for maintaining the overall upkeep of rodent colonies with emphasis on mouse breeding/transgenics (mating, weaning, genotyping, etc.)
- Perform basic animal husbandry tasks (i.e. cage changes, feeding and watering animals)
Confidential, Bedford, MA
In Vivo TechnicianMar 2011- May 2011
- Working within the biocompatibility and pharmaceutical department of a GLP in-vivo testing facility
- Adhere to company' s standard operating procedures, responsible for various data collection and organization of data packages for multiple clients
- Projects encompass the use of mice, rats, rabbits, dogs and swine
- Perform PK/Tox studies and manage all aspects of project (dosing, blood sampling, processing of samples taken and all data associated with these studies)
- Daily responsibilities include but are not limited to, clinical observations, body weights, food consumption, ECG' s, etc.
- Prepare testing solutions, perform dose administration (IM, IP, IV, SQ, topical and PO), and perform blood collection on small animals (retro orbital, tail nick, cardiac puncture) and large animals (cephalic, saphenous, etc.)
- Responsible for auditing and maintaining various GLP data packages, multitasking multiple projects and reporting to various departments for specific project needs
- Group based work, integrating many people and work environments to complete various projects
- Data collection with Provantis real-time software
Confidential, Cambridge, MA
Research Assistant Oct 2010 - Feb 2011
- Supported Pharmacology department by performing injections, tumor measurements and sample collection in immunocompromised mice
- Responsible for maintaining the overall upkeep of the animal facility including but not limited to, cage changing, maintaining animal health, etc.
- Provided veterinary assistance to animals
- Responsible for sentinel program
Confidential, Brighton, MA
Research Assistant May 2009 - Sept 2010
- Performed in-vivo PK studies in rats
- Prepared/ordered needed materials for upcoming studies
- Performed rodent necropsy and tissue harvesting
- Knowledgeable about proper animal restraint
- Familiar with catheter manipulation of rodents (JVC, BDC, FVC, etc.)
- Proficient with various blood collection techniques (lateral tail vein, tail nick, cardiac puncture, saphenous vein and inferior vena cava bleeds)
Confidential, Cambridge, MA
Study Support Associate December 2005 to April 2009
- Responsible for maintaining the overall upkeep of animal colonies (rabbits, rats, hamsters, guinea pigs, ferrets) with emphasis on mouse breeding/transgenics (mating, weaning, tail biopsy collection and record keeping using Mosaic program)
- Experience in handling hormones for administration (HCG/PMS injections)
- Performed various dose administrations for infectious disease, DMPK and oncology groups (i.e. PO, SQ, RO, IP, IV and topical)
- Responsible for the export/import of rodents; data maintenance
- Provided weekend/overnight dosing support to all research groups
Confidential, Cambridge, MA
Laboratory Animal Technician July 2002 to December 2005
- Maintained overall conditions of animal facility
- Performed basic animal husbandry tasks (i.e. cage changes, feeding and watering animals)
- Assembled toxicology equipment in preparation for studies
- Observed animals for overt signs of disease/trauma
- Cleaned, sanitized, and sterilized cages, racks, equipment, supplies, and animal care rooms
- Responsible for maintaining and recording inventory for all anesthesia equipment
- Assisted in receiving, storing, and rotating feed, bedding, and other animal care supplies and equipment
- Census data entry and record keeping
Education:
- Major in Film Production AA
- Attended ALAT certification course at M.I.T
- Enrolling in LATG certification course
Computer skills:
- Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
References: Available upon request
