Garrick Horner

786-***-**** ● acedro@r.postjobfree.com

*** ******* ***** **********, ** 08822

Objective

To obtain a position at your company and apply my experience and knowledge that would help

the company to achieve the desired goals in research and business.

Skills Summary

Skilled in various major and minor surgical procedures in large and small research

animals

Skilled in laparoscopic surgical procedures in large research animals

Skilled in vascular and endovascular surgery in large research animals

Excellent veterinary and surgical technical training skills

Experience in protocol and SOP writing and development

Proficient in use and operation of live x-ray (fluoroscopy) and ultrasound (IVUS)

Knowledge of industry GLP policies and procedures

Exceptional computer skills

Work Experience

Charles River /Ethicon Somerville, NJ 2008 –

Present

Lead Surgical Technician

Study Director for Sales and Professional Education training at Ethicon Inc. and Cordis.

Developed protocols and study plans and scheduled, planned, and conducted In-vivo and Ex-

vivo training sessions on products and procedures for sales representatives, marketing managers

and physicians.

Study Coordinator for Ethicon’s Preclinical department. Worked with staff scientist,

veterinarians, and engineers on implementing study designs for company products. Scheduled

surgery timelines, ordered animals and supplies, and recorded surgical data.

Surgical Coordinator for Ethicon Preclinical. Coordinated with technical staff in surgical

preparation, drug calculations and administration, anesthesia induction and monitoring, recovery,

and post op treatment and observation of research animals.

Performed and/or assisted in survival and non survival surgery for preclinical research including

vessel cannulation, product/device implantation, laparotomies, anastomosis, organ explants,

nephrectomies, and incision closures.

Responsible for surgical instrument cleaning and sterilization, surgical suite cleaning and

sanitization, and equipment calibration and maintenance.

Provided anesthesia induction and monitoring, pre and post operative treatment, and

observations during survival and non survival surgical procedures.

Recorded surgical data including ECG, blood pressure, heart rate, pulse oximetry, and blood gas

analysis.

Assisted Staff Pathologist with post study necropsies and data and tissue collection.

Assisted in product design evaluation on human cadavers with practicing physicians.

Worked as Radiation Safety Officer for Ethicon Health and Safety. Monitored and trained

personnel on radiation safety.

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Garrick Horner

786-***-**** ● acedro@r.postjobfree.com

509 Schenck Drive Flemington, NJ 08822

Cordis Corporation Miami, FL 1999 to 2007

Research Specialist III

Performed and/or assisted on survival and non survival endovascular surgical

procedures on swine and canine including stent deployment, balloon angioplasty,

abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) graft deployment, and deployment of embolic

coils for neurovascular procedures.

Provided anesthesia induction and monitoring on swine and canine

Responsible for monitoring and recording animal vitals during surgery including

heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, and pulse oximetry.

Performed and assisted on post study necropsies and collected data and tissue

Operated Flouroscopy and IVUS units during endovascular studies.

Responsible for cleaning, sterilization, and calibration of medical instruments and

equipment.

Responsible for tracking and ordering inventory of laboratory and surgical supplies

Created and updated facility documents to industry standards including SOPs.

Provided feedback to engineers on product design and performances of medical

devices used for product development.

University of Miami Miami, FL 1991 to

1999

Animal Husbandry Technician II

Responsible for daily observation and husbandry of small and large research animals

including SPF (Specific Pathogen Free) nonhuman primates.

Assisted in preparing various species for surgery and/or quarterly pathogen testing

Responsible for maintenance and cleaning of animal housing areas.

Recorded data found in breeding colony observations of non-human primates.

Prepared and helped transport non human primates for international shipping.

Certifications

LAT AALAS

Memphis, TN

Awards

Encore Award Charles River /Ethicon Inc.

Recognition of Special Achievement Ethicon Inc.

Award of Excellence Cordis Corporation

Memberships

AALAS

NJAALAS

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